Tag: public health

U.S. Health Insurance Landscape Faces Premium Spikes Amid ACA Subsidy Expirations

The expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies threatens to drive up U.S. health insurance premiums, creating affordability challenges and market instability. Lawmakers race to extend subsidies before year-end.

Malaysian Healthcare Professionals' Insights on Obesity Inform Policy Strategy

Study reveals Malaysian healthcare professionals' views on obesity to guide targeted public health interventions and policy development amid rising obesity rates.

Pennsylvania Promotes Flu Vaccination Ahead of Holiday Season

Pennsylvania urges residents to get flu vaccines before holidays, highlighting insurance coverage, updated virus protection, and new nasal spray options in 2024.

Key U.S. Insurance and Public Health Challenges Ahead in 2025

Explore critical U.S. health insurance and public health issues shaping market dynamics in 2025, including ACA premium hikes, pharmacist shortages, nurse union growth, and vaccine policy challenges.

Michigan Legislative Advances Impacting Reporting, Human Trafficking, School Safety, and Re-Entry Services

Michigan legislature advances bills enhancing abortion reporting, human trafficking penalties, school safety measures, child abuse education, and re-entry services impacting insurance and regulatory landscapes.

Rabid Raccoon Found in Wells, Maine; Exposure Risk Alert Issued

Maine CDC reports a raccoon in Wells tested positive for rabies, issues public exposure risk alert and treatment guidance for potential contacts.

Wisconsin Free Clinics Face Growing Demand Amid ACA Premium Increases and Tax Credit Expirations

Free clinics in Wisconsin prepare for increased patient demand as ACA premiums rise and enhanced premium tax credits expire, challenging affordability and coverage access.

US Health Providers Reject ACIP’s New Hepatitis B Vaccination Guidance

US health providers and state health departments reject ACIP's updated hepatitis B vaccine guidelines, continuing universal newborn vaccination amid regulatory debate and insurance coverage assurance.

New Mexico Upholds Hepatitis B Birth Dose Recommendation Amid CDC Delay Guidance

New Mexico Department of Health reinforces hepatitis B vaccination within 24 hours of birth, diverging from CDC's delayed dose recommendation to protect newborns and reduce liver disease risks.

Nassau University Medical Center Faces Financial Strain Serving High Medicaid Population

Nassau University Medical Center serves the highest percentage of Medicaid patients on Long Island, facing financial challenges due to low public insurance reimbursements and a high volume of psychiatric and emergency care cases.