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New Report Finds Florida in Nation's Top Ten for Nursing Home Bed Shortage
43+ min ago (352+ words) A new study suggests that while Florida is a pretty good place when it comes to elder care, the state's nursing homes may not be ready for what's coming. OCALA, FL (352today. com) " A new report commissioned by a U. K. -based manufacturer…...
Orlando couple fighting for their daughter get surprise funding in state budget
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (612+ words) A bill to expand newborn screenings that was supported by an Orlando couple after their daughter's health nightmare stalled out during the Regular Session this year. The Senate supported the bill unanimously with a bipartisan vote, but Mattie's Law never…...
PA Medicaid Revalidation Initiative and Implications for Personal Assistance HCBS Providers
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (174+ words) Fady is responsible for policy and regulatory matters related to Physical Disabilities and Aging, with primary focus on personal assistance, employment services, and service coordination. Emphasis is placed on engaging the Office of Long-Term Living and the Community Health Choices…...
DHS Releases 2025 State Health Assessment
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (123+ words) Provides data on health and well-being of Wisconsinites, begins comprehensive process to create next state health improvement plan The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today released its2025 State Health Assessment (SHA). The report, issued every five years, presents a snapshot…...
Maternal Healthcare
45+ min ago (29+ words) WWNY 7 After Noon: United Way food drives aim to address summer hunger in Northern New York Community Calendar: Irish Road Bowling, Mental Health Walk & more...
A conversation about the future of healthcare in Carter County
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (589+ words) Healthcare in rural America is entering a period of real change. That change is not theoretical. It is already beginning, and it will directly affect communities like Carter County. One reason this moment matters is the new Rural Health Transformation…...
What Idaho's ACA Proposal Could Mean for Medicaid
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (261+ words) By: Geraldine Doetzer and Wayne Turner Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) created "State Innovation Waivers" that authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to waive specific provisions of the ACA to allow states to "pursue innovative…...
FACT SHEET: Trump and Republicans Are Jeopardizing Health Care and Hiking Costs for Millions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders " Protect Our Care
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (1136+ words) FACT SHEET: Trump and Republicans Are Jeopardizing Health Care and Hiking Costs for Millions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Protect Our Care FACT SHEET: Trump and Republicans Are Jeopardizing Health Care and Hiking Costs for Millions of Asian Americans…...
Excellus offers tips as rising prescription drug costs strain seniors
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (293+ words) As prescription drug prices continue climbing faster than inflation, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield is urging older adults to take advantage of cost-saving programs and tools that could help reduce out-of-pocket expenses. The Rochester-based health insurer issued a consumer advisory…...
Maryland reviewing millions in Medicaid payments to thousands of dead people
40+ min ago (480+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. " A recently released legislative audit is highly critical of Maryland's Medical Care Programs Administration (MCPA) tasked with handling State-run government entitlements like Medicaid. The audit spanned from April 2022 to March 2025, finding six of eight repeat violations documented in a…...