The Latest Breaking News from Medicaid

The Biden administration recently announced that it will end the COVID-associated national and public health emergencies on May 11. That means stopping payments for COVID-19 tests and vaccines for some Americans depending on their insurance status, other people losing benefits such as Medicaid, and some hospitals receiving less funding —…

A recent $1.7 trillion spending package included a funding extension for remote medicine—through 2024.

Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are still the chief drivers of our future debt. But Republicans aren't touching them.

Sterilization is a safe and effective form of permanent birth control used by more than 220 million couples around the world. Despite its prevalence, however, patients seeking sterilization from their doctors often face a surprising number of challenges.

Californians for Kidney Dialysis Patient Protection filed 692,521 raw signatures to place an initiative on the November ballot. The measure would enact staffing requirements, reporting requirements, ownership disclosure, and closing requirements for chronic dialysis clinics. The ballot initiative would also prohibit clinics from refusing to care for a patient based…

High inflation, intensifying supply chain disruptions, and rising energy prices are leading to a market downturn. Therefore, it could be wise to bet on non-cyclical stocks Diageo (DEO), PepsiCo (PEP), Unilever (UL), CVS Health (CVS), and Altria Group (MO), which are expected to survive a bear market because of the…

Anthem Inc (NYSE:ANTM) has reported Q1 FY22 adjusted EPS of $8.25, up 17.7% Y/Y, beating the consensus of $7.81. Operating revenue rose 18% to $37.9 billion, slightly beating the expectations of $37.42 billion, driven by higher premium revenue due to growth in Medicaid & Medicare, MMM & Paramount acquisitions, higher premium rates,…

Efforts are underway by lawmakers and the Biden administration to reverse a rise in maternal health disparities, including among Black women.

Patricia Keys, 71 and a stroke survivor, needs help with many everyday activities, such as dressing and bathing. Her daughter Christina, who lives near her mom in Vancouver, Washington, cares for her in the evenings and pays about $3,000 a month for help from other caregivers.

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The Medicaid rolls could soon shrink.