Tag: Healthcare Access

Key Updates in Medicaid and Medi-Cal Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Explore significant Medicaid and Medi-Cal changes brought by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including work requirements, co-pays, long-term care asset rules, and immigration-related coverage adjustments.

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz Visits Hudson Valley to Address Medicare, Medicaid Challenges

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz visits Hudson Valley, NY, for discussions on strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, addressing workforce shortages, and improving healthcare access and affordability.

Colorado Faces Health Insurance Premium Surge Amid Expiring Federal Tax Credits

As federal premium tax credits expire, nearly 225,000 Coloradans face steep health insurance premium increases in 2026, prompting enrollment support and new state assistance programs.

Federal Action Needed to Address U.S. Health Care Affordability Crisis

As health insurance tax credits near expiration, millions risk losing affordable health coverage, prompting calls for federal intervention to stabilize U.S. healthcare markets and support providers.

SOMG Students Lead Free Lifestyle Medicine Clinic for Vietnamese Community

USC School of Medicine Greenville students provide free Lifestyle Medicine education and health screenings to Vietnamese immigrants, enhancing community healthcare access.

South Carolina Health Insurance Premiums Rise, Increasing Demand for Free Clinics

South Carolina faces increased health insurance premiums causing more uninsured residents and higher demand for free clinics offering primary, specialty, and dental care.

Medicaid Enrollment Declines Amid Post-Pandemic Unwinding and Policy Changes

Medicaid enrollment declined by 1.6 million amid post-pandemic unwinding and upcoming policy changes, raising concerns about increased uninsured rates and healthcare access challenges.

Persistent Racial Disparities in U.S. Maternal and Infant Health Highlighted Amid Policy Shifts

This analysis details persistent racial disparities in U.S. maternal and infant health outcomes, explores social determinants and systemic factors, and assesses the impact of recent federal policy changes on healthcare access and equity.

CVS Health Expands Preventive Care Access with Free Nationwide Screenings

CVS Health's Project Health provides free nationwide health screenings to improve preventive care access and support community health, addressing care gaps across the U.S.

Gulf South States Rank Lowest in 2025 Medicare Scorecard for Access and Quality

The 2025 Commonwealth Fund Medicare Scorecard ranks Gulf South states lowest nationally due to challenges in access, quality, costs, and population health for older adults and disabled Medicare beneficiaries.