Medicaid
Medicaid Shouldered Over Half of Firearm Injury Treatment Costs, Study Reveals
A new study shows Medicaid was billed for more than half of firearm injury treatment costs in America, highlighting the financial burden on public healthcare systems as safety-net hospitals struggle with emergency care funding.
Medicaid Cuts Threaten Healthcare Access for Millions, Warns Medical Leader
Dr. Susan Reynolds warns that proposed federal Medicaid cuts could leave 1.8 million rural residents without coverage and jeopardize hundreds of rural hospitals, representing a moral crisis affecting vulnerable populations.
Medicaid Coverage Gaps for Developmental Disabilities and Political Shifts Highlight Maryland's Current Challenges
Maryland faces critical issues including Medicaid coverage lapses for individuals with developmental disabilities, slipping poll numbers for Governor Wes Moore among Democratic voters, and environmental concerns over the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
House Passes Budget Reconciliation Bill with Narrow Margin, Signaling Potential Healthcare Shifts
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the 2025 budget reconciliation bill by a single vote, potentially introducing significant changes to health insurance and Medicaid. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where further modifications are expected.