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Tag: Healthcare Access

Medicaid Cuts Fuel Decline of Rural Obstetrics Services Endangering Maternal Care Access

Medicaid funding cuts are driving closures of rural hospital obstetrics services, increasing travel distances and risks for maternal care. Explore how financial pressures and policy changes impact prenatal and delivery care access nationwide.

Medicaid Funding Threatened for Maine’s Reproductive Health Providers Under New Federal Bill

A new federal tax and spending bill threatens Medicaid funding for Maine's top reproductive health providers, Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning, risking access to essential sexual and reproductive health services in underserved communities.

Novo Nordisk Expands Wegovy Access with New Pricing and Legal Actions

Novo Nordisk expands access to Wegovy with a new self-pay pricing program and pursues legal actions against unauthorized compounded drug sales, impacting the obesity treatment market.

Bipartisan Proposal to Enable Nurses' Medicare Wellness Visits in Rural Clinics

Legislation proposes Medicare reimbursement for nurses conducting annual wellness visits at rural health clinics to expand access and reduce costs for beneficiaries.

Nearly 70 Rite Aid Pharmacy Closures in Western New York by June 2025 Impact Access to Care

Nearly 70 Rite Aid pharmacies closing in Western New York by June 2025 reduces local access to medications and pharmacy services. Erie County health officials provide guidance for safe prescription transfers and continuity of care.

Medicaid Cuts in One Big Beautiful Bill Could Impact 7.7 Million Coverage Losses

Analysis of the One Big Beautiful Bill's proposed Medicaid cuts shows potential coverage losses for 7.7 million Americans, with concerns over work requirements and eligibility changes.

Georgia Medicaid Cuts Could Increase Uninsured Rates and Strain State Budget

Proposed cuts to Georgia Medicaid and ACA tax credits may raise uninsured rates and impact the state budget, with work requirements and expansion debates ongoing.

Alaska Faces Challenges from Proposed Medicaid Cuts Impacting Vulnerable Populations

Proposed Medicaid cuts in Congress pose risks to Alaska's healthcare system, affecting 23% of the population relying on Medicaid and CHIP coverage. Essential insights into regulatory and market impacts.

Healthcare Coverage Gaps Challenge American Indian and Alaska Native Patients in Oklahoma

Explore health coverage challenges for American Indian and Alaska Native Oklahomans, focusing on Indian Health Service limitations, Medicaid expansion impacts, and tribal healthcare systems.

Medicaid Cuts Would Increase Medicare Costs and Impact Access to Care

Cutting Medicaid funding shifts costs to Medicare, increasing federal spending and reducing access to care. Learn how Medicaid supports Medicare affordability and prevents costly hospitalizations.