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The bill for Trump’s Medicaid cuts is coming due
Though much attention has centered on the closure of rural hospitals, quieter transformations could reshape healthcare for all patients.
Funding cuts are forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close, aid groups warn
CAIRO (AP) — An additional three dozen health facilities serving more than 400,000 people in Sudan are closing this year due to global aid cuts, worsening a dire humanitarian situation in a country torn by more than three years of war, aid groups said Tuesday.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center nurses host community forum on maternal health care cuts, the future of health care in DC
Union registered nurses at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. will hold a community forum on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, to discuss the closure of postpartum unit 5F at Washington Hospital Center, the devastating impact of Medicaid cuts in DC, and building a health care system that works for us all.
Alonso on injuries, Estevao reports and being 'self-demanding'
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 20:00 BST). Caicedo could be back for Saturday's Premier League game against Hull City, though. Levi Colwill will be available for selection, but Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha will not feature.
Letter: If Utah cares about mental health, it won’t cut Medicaid funds
Letter: If Utah cares about mental health, it won’t cut Medicaid funds
Political strategists outline their plan for Senate control and the algorithm cutting vital Medicaid funding
Plus, the NTSB investigators receive flight recorder data from the aircraft that crashed in Miami.
Forensic science students get their white coats
[Courtesy of Pamela Marshall] The Forensic Science School is celebrating their 25th year as a program at Duquesne. Naomi Girson | opinions editor As a child, Caitlyn Patton spent a lot of time in f…
Americans aren't divided on health care. Washington is.
Drug pricing. Medicaid. Medicare. The ACA. Substance use treatment. On every one of these fronts, bipartisan majorities want government to do more.
$68 billion is up for grabs in Medicaid. Who wants it?
What would you do with $68 billion? That is the size of the decision Indiana is about to make.
Hospitals pursue deals to ensure survival as Trump's Medicaid cuts loom
Rural health systems are seeking partnership to survive, fueling a debate over competition and the rising cost of medical care.
NC’s Healthy Opportunities Pilot is coming back — but not at full strength
State lawmakers approved $25 million to restart the Medicaid pilot program after a yearlong pause, but some services may not return.
How hurricanes triggered lizards' rapid evolution
Hurricane season is upon us and it turns out that these powerful storms can quickly affect the biology of animals. After hurricanes Irma and Maria hit the islands that make up Turks and Caicos about a decade ago, the silver key anole adapted. They now have a shorter fourth toe on their hind legs! That could help them cling to objects better. But how do you know unless you put lizards in front of a fan and record how long they can hold on?This study is out now in the journal Current Biology.Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
NC Medicaid, State Health Plan strategies diverge on GLP-1 coverage
More than 34,500 Medicaid beneficiaries had $47.9 million in weight-loss GLP-1 claims in June, while State Health Plan coverage remains limited.
Ryan White grant continues HIV care in South Texas
Local officials celebrated new HIV care funding while expressing concern about broader federal Medicaid and health care funding.
Combat veteran and Democratic Congressional candidate Cait Conley says she would support impeaching Secretary Hegseth
Oz joins Barr in Kentucky to discuss Medicaid reform and rural healthcare
Kentucky leaders are debating rural health funding, Medicaid reforms and how federal dollars could affect hospitals and care access statewide.
Oz joins Barr in Kentucky to discuss Medicaid reform and rural healthcare
Kentucky leaders are debating rural health funding, Medicaid reforms and how federal dollars could affect hospitals and care access statewide.
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
A candidate for the Missouri House faces a federal drug charge accusing him of trying to plant cocaine and Adderall on his Republican primary opponent.
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
A candidate for the Missouri House faces a federal drug charge accusing him of trying to plant cocaine and Adderall on his Republican primary opponent.
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
A candidate for the Missouri House faces a federal drug charge accusing him of trying to plant cocaine and Adderall on his Republican primary opponent.
On World Field Epidemiology Day, WHO celebrates field epidemiologists across the Eastern Mediterranean Region and worldwide
6 September 2026, Cairo, Egypt – On World Field Epidemiology Day, marked each year on 7 September, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean is highlighting the crucial role...
RFU Board needs an immediate overhaul
NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK WELCOME to a new season where the Prem ring-fencers’ idea of progress was not only to shut the door on their Champ “partners” participating in the Prem Cup, but also give the aspiring clubs in England’s second tier a slap in the face this week by revealing […] The post RFU Board needs an immediate overhaul appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Guthrie, Oz promote rural health funding in Glasgow visit
GLASGOW, Ky. — U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz visited T.J. Health Pavilion in Glasgow on Friday to meet with
Bills' Dalton Kincaid Given Bold 2026 Fantasy Football Prediction
Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid has been given a bold prediction for fantasy football this season.
Community Health Care Clinic in Normal sees influx of patients tied to Medicaid cuts
Executive Director Holly Wayland-Hall said the clinic's mission is charity-based, providing health services to people who are uninsured, or have recently lost coverage through Medicaid. She said 99% of the clinic's patients have no insurance.
How Medicaid ACOs Can Lead the US Towards Maternal Health Equity
A new study details how Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations can improve maternal healthcare quality and equity in the US by aligning performance mandates with innovative care coordination and social needs support among patients before, during, and after pregnancy.
Guthrie, Oz promote rural health funding in Glasgow visit
GLASGOW — U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz visited T.J. Health Pavilion in Glasgow on Friday morning to meet with […]
Grant supports evaluation of California’s traditional health care practices benefit
Project evaluates California’s Medicaid reimbursement for traditional healing
AG: Former home health employee sentenced to 5 years for submitting over $25K of false Medicaid claims
A former Maryland home health employee was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday after submitting over $25,000 worth of false healthcare claims.
At least 5 other states join Mass. in covering transgender kids’ health care under Medicaid
The states, including half of New England, vow to cover the care after a new rule from the Trump administration will cut off federal funding for many treatments starting in October.
On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Marlins series preview
The Cubs reunite with old friend Owen Caissie.
Top Boston hospitals clash over Medicare Advantage network after split
First, Mass General Brigham split with Dana-Farber. Now its Medicare Advantage plan is dropping the cancer hospital.
Critical Public Health: Fiscal Reform Under the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and It’s Public Health Implications
The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is framed by its proponents as the largest middle-class tax cut in U.S. history and a catalyst for economic growth. Yet, beneath the marketing of ‘jobs, tax cuts, and American prosperity’, the legislation conceals sweeping rollbacks of Medicaid, food assistance, education, reproductive care, and expanded immigration enforcement, alongside tax windfalls for venture capital and immigration enforcement.
Arbeloa on new signings, Tete and pressure of tough start
Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage (kick-off 15:00 BST). All players are available except for Tom Cairney. Arbeloa confirmed deadline-day signings Hugo Larsson, Manuel Angel and David Affengruber will be in the squad but are not ready to start, adding: "Be patient with with these three players - they need to understand what we want from them."
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A candidate for the Missouri House made an initial court appearance Thursday on a federal drug charge accusing him of trying to plant
Health insurance premiums in New Mexico could rise up to 30%
New Mexico expects health insurance premiums to rise by up to 30% and says 89,000 Medicaid recipients could lose coverage under new rules.
Missouri candidate allegedly wanted campaign manager to plant cocaine in opponent’s car
The state’s GOP chairman called the allegations “serious and deeply troubling” and said Republican Thomas Christopher Ross should immediately drop out of the race.
‘I didn’t get into healthcare to watch it disappear’: Tensions boil over Eastern Oregon hospital cutbacks
With steep Medicaid cuts coming, austerity measures are already well underway at Blue Mountain Health District.
Ferguson moves to prepare WA for looming Medicaid changes
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Thursday aimed at helping thousands of Washington patients who could soon lose Medicaid coverage.
GOP candidate gets busted trying to plant drugs on his political rival
Thomas Ross allegedly conspired to plant cocaine and Adderall in his Republican rival's purse, but his campaign manager wore a wire for the FBI.
Over 250,000 Oklahomans received a letter about new Medicaid work requirements. What does it say?
The yellow letters were mailed to Oklahomans with coverage under the state’s voter-approved Medicaid eligibility expansion, which includes adults making up to 138% of the federal poverty level, or $22,025.
Arizonans bracing for more Medicaid coverage changes
Arizona’s Medicaid system, already facing declining enrollment, is bracing for impacts from H.R. 1.
Gov. Bob Ferguson targets H.R. 1 fallout for Apple Health Medicaid in executive order
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Thursday aimed at reducing the effects of H.R. 1, a federal law he said cuts health care and food assistance.
Democrats eye expanded Medicare coverage if they take U.S. House
Reversing Medicaid cuts and restoring ACA subsidies top the list, but Democrats are also talking about lowering the age of eligibility for Medicare benefits.
Democrats eye expanded Medicare coverage if they take U.S. House
Reversing Medicaid cuts and restoring ACA subsidies top the list, but Democrats are also talking about lowering the age of eligibility for Medicare benefits.
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
A candidate for the Missouri House has made an initial court appearance on a federal drug charge accusing him of trying to plant cocaine and Adderall on his Republican primary opponent.
‘Open your mail’: Pennsylvania begins notifying over 700,000 Medicaid enrollees about work requirements
In Philadelphia, city officials have plans to increase awareness and support services for residents who will be affected by the Medicaid changes.
WHO highlights cybersecurity as a growing health security priority
3 September 2026, Cairo, Egypt – As health systems become increasingly dependent on digital technologies, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean is calling for stronger...
Childhood cancer patients and families target of new Ohio Department of Health program
By extending its existing Complex Medical Help Program, the Ohio Department of Health will add new staff to connect families with resources, from Medicaid coverage to doctors to clinical trials.
Medicaid changes to restrict Husky Health eligibility for non-citizens based on immigration status
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — New federal rules will restrict Medicaid eligibility for certain Connecticut residents who are not United States citizens starting Oct. 1. The Connecticut Department of Soc…
New details emerge about Lionel Richie’s health following ICU hospitalization
This hospitalization marks the second health scare for Richie in recent months.
Gov. Greg Abbott doubles down on rare fight for Medicaid
Abbott’s spokesman reiterated that Texas is not doing anything wrong that would disqualify hospitals from receiving nearly $10 billion in Medicaid funding annually.
D.C. area nurses join nationwide protests over sharing of health data with Palantir
Registered nurses in D.C. and other cities nationwide protested the company Palantir last week, arguing the firm's technology is helping ICE track down immigrants using Medicaid records. Court filings show ICE shared Medicaid data with Palantir even after a federal judge limited what information could be passed to immigration officials.
How Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations Advance Maternal Health Care Quality: Drivers of Change and Challenges From the Perspective of ACO Leaders, Clinicians, and Care Coordinators
In the wake of a US maternal health crisis, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) may be a key opportunity to improve maternal health care.
Millions Will Lose Medicaid Because They Aren't Able To Get Enough Work Hours, Study Predicts
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Sept. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — About 1 in every 5 eligible adults in Medicaid expansion states might lose their benefits due to new work requirements that take effect in 2027, a new study says. These folks likely will be unable to fulfill the minimum ...
Indigenous Groups Are Exempt From Medicaid Work Rules, But Native Hawaiians Aren’t
Native Hawaiians will have to comply with the new work requirements in President Donald Trump’s signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act, despite facing significant obstacles to employment and healthcare.
Healthcare tops the Democrats’ to-do list if they win control of the House in 2026
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said his party would unify around undoing Trump’s Medicaid cuts and reviving ACA funds that the GOP ended. Some Democrats want to go bigger.
Osborn, Ricketts spar on health care, immigration, beef imports at Nebraska State Fair
Candidates questioned on Medicaid, ICE funding and foreign beef imports.
Augusta Health CFO Joe Meador Appointed by Governor Spanberger to Virginia Board of Medical Assistance Services
Gubernatorial appointment places Augusta Health executive on the state board overseeing Medicaid coverage for more than 1.7 million Virginians FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA — Augusta Health today announced that Joe Meador, CPA, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed by Governor Abigail Spanberger to the Virginia Board of Medical Assistance Services (BMAS), the […]
Caio Borralho Calls for Fight at UFC 334
UFC middleweight contender Caio Borralho called for a fight at the upcoming UFC 334 card in his return to the Octagon.Borralho, the No. 6-ranked middleweight in the Meta UFC Rankings, was supposed to fight Joe Pyfer at UFC 330 but was forced to pull out due to injury.He is now getting back to full health […] The post Caio Borralho Calls for Fight at UFC 334 appeared first on HEAVY.
Theranostic pair shows promise for diagnosing and treating kidney cancer
The paired agents 68Ga and 177Lu-NYM096 target carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX), an enzyme that is highly expressed in ccRCC.
Texas hospitals to lose $27 million in Medicaid funding daily
Starting Sept. 1, the Trump administration will withhold about $9.8 billion in extra annual funding that helps hospitals cover the difference between Medicaid payments and the actual cost of services.
U.S. military does not plan to deploy troops to the polls in November, general says
Responding to a senator’s questions, Gen. Dan Caine said the Pentagon did not plan to send military personnel to voting sites or to seize ballots or voting machines.
Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges have been filed
Despite the lack of charges, the report ignited a new round of criticism aimed at Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top state Republicans over the charity receiving $10 million from a state Medicaid settlement intended to help poor children get health insurance.
GLP-1 drugs are almost single-handedly forcing employers to reconsider workers' health care
Another hospital system sues CVS Health, how Medicaid cuts will change everything, and more
New Mexico Health Care Authority hosts news conference for Medicaid changes
Federal changes are coming to programs like Medicaid and SNAP in 2026 and 2027. The New Mexico Health Care Authority is hosting a virtual conference to help explain the changes
Federal grant cuts hit Colorado studies to make healthcare more efficient
Dr. Lisa DeCamp thought she might have a win-win idea that would improve health for kids with asthma while saving Medicaid money. She may never know if it would have worked after the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality ended her…
Proposed Medicaid Cuts Could Cost Maternal and Children’s Health Care Billions
An estimated $19.7 billion in Texas health care funding is at stake under proposed changes to Medicaid payments. The proposed rules from the Centers for
Louisiana takes a step toward adopting Medicaid work requirements
Louisiana’s proposed work requirements for Medicaid enrollment largely adhere to the new guidelines Congress and President Donald Trump laid out last year. The new state regulations are expected to go into effect for Medicaid recipients in January.
How Guthrie plans to help PA Medicaid patients
The health system is expanding its volunteer program to keep patients insured when the Trump administration’s stricter Medicaid rules go into effect.
Study: Rural, dual-eligible patients less likely to receive timely home health rehab
Medicare patients who were rural and dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid were less likely to receive home health rehabilitation services within 48 hours of discharge from the hospital, according to an August study published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association.
CAI Day lets homeowners, HOAs associate collegially
Plus, Barbara Holland answers a question on how long a ballot vote can be held open on the matter of changing a portion of an HOA’s CC&R’s.
Susan Collins and Democrats are fighting a TV ad war over her votes on Trump’s Medicaid cuts
As Democrats spend money to highlight her vote to procedurally advance the “big, beautiful bill,” Collins is running her own ads noting that she ultimately voted against the measure.
Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun: Caitlin Clark points, stats
Follow along live to Caitlin Clark's points and stats as the Indiana Fever host the Connecticut Sun from Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Kiggans, CMS Administrator Oz Discuss Healthcare Affordability, Access in Coastal Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) welcomed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz...
Healthcare Freefall: AI arms race hits rural healthcare as hospitals fight to keep up
Editor’s Note: Colorado’s healthcare system is entering a period of accelerating instability — a “tsunami,” as multiple leaders describe it — driven by collapsing hospital finances, shrinking Medicaid reimbursements, disappearing services and a political fight over who is responsible for this unraveling. Healthcare Freefall is a multipart series examining how Colorado arrived at this moment, […]
Nearly 1 in 5 Medicaid-eligible Adults in Expansion States Are At Risk of Losing Health Coverage Due to Insufficient or Inconsistent Work Hours
A new study found that nearly 20 percent of eligible adults in Medicaid expansion states are in danger of not meeting the minimum work hours that will be required nationwide beginning January 1. Women, unmarried people, White individuals, and those with limited education all had a higher risk of losing their health coverage due to noncompliance with these new requirements.
AHA recommends changes to home health payments, provider enrollment provisions in CY 2027 proposed rule
The AHA provided comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 28 on its calendar year 2027 home health prospective payment system proposed rule, focusing on two specific concerns.
SCAI asks ABIM to rethink policy on PCI volume reporting requirements
Procedural volume reporting requirements may have made since when PCI was still a relatively new procedure. Now, however, SCAI and its members think it is time for the policy to evolve.
Hospitals are plotting a long-shot push to roll back $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts
Inside health systems' efforts to mitigate massive funding cuts.
Grand jury: DeSantis admin misappropriated $10M Medicaid settlement to fund politics
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A state grand jury says the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million from a Medicaid settlement into the Hope Florida Foundation i
Justice Clarence Thomas rejects idea that race determines political beliefs
Fox News host Will Cain discusses Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ comments on the idea that race should dictate political ideology during a podcast with Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on ‘The Will Cain Show.’
Justice Clarence Thomas rejects idea that race determines political beliefs
Fox News host Will Cain discusses Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ comments on the idea that race should dictate political ideology during a podcast with Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on ‘The Will Cain Show.’
Rural health grants aimed at offsetting Medicaid cuts go to 80 unique institutions
According to a brief from KFF, the fund could offset 37% of the estimated federal Medicaid spending cuts in rural areas.
Chris Janson: Dolly Parton is the 'smartest' person in entertainment
Country music star Chris Janson discusses country music icon Dolly Parton's legacy in the entertainment industry on 'The Will Cain Show.'
Suspended Columbus home health provider disputes patient, investigation claims
A home health care provider facing a Medicaid fraud investigation has provided ABC6 Investigates proof of its Ohio business registration and is disputing a pati
New Mexico to continue funding gender-affirming care for minors after federal cuts
Trump administration finalized rule to end Medicaid support for care including hormones and speech therapy
Healthcare costs, Medicaid cuts draw increased scrutiny from NC Democrats ahead of midterms
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, North Carolina is expected to lose nearly $50 billion over the next 10 years, according to analysis by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Democrats say families will be hard hit by the looming cuts.
NH's Business: Medicaid enrollment across New Hampshire
Fred Kocher sits down with Jessica Williams with the NH Fiscal Policy Institute to talk about the changes we could see to Medicaid within the Granite State in the coming years.
New Medicaid rules could hit 600,000 Oregonians. Many may not know it
Oregon is racing to notify OHP members about new federal eligibility rules that could leave up to 200,000 people without coverage.
Cannabis use linked to 37% higher stroke risk in massive study
A massive analysis involving more than 100 million people has found strong links between recreational drug use and stroke, including among younger adults. Cocaine was associated with nearly double the risk of stroke, amphetamines with more than double the risk, and cannabis with a 37% increase.
Day 11 guide to the Iowa State Fair: Great weather, entertainment on last day
The 2026 Iowa State Fair is rounding out the season strong, with plenty of entertainment scheduled for Day 11. Special guest Ben Fuller has credited faith with helping him overcome cocaine and alcoho...
41,000 HUSKY Health members impacted in second security incident this year, DSS says
For the second time this year, the Connecticut Department of Social Services is notifying HUSKY Health members about a security incident involving a Medicaid provider portal. The latest incident affects approximately 41,000 HUSKY Health members after an unauthorized person accessed certain claims and payment information through a provider’s account. The last incident happened in March, and an unauthorized user gained…
Five group homes. Two scandals. Health Department program under microscope
The Health Department revoked the licenses for group homes owned and managed by Sekou Dukuly, the executive director of the National Port Authority of Liberia, as well as those connected to Andrea Sampson, a former Anoka County Attorney who prosecutors say used some of her properties to traffic women before converting them into group homes and billing Medicaid.
Business groups sue to block NJ law fining big employers for workers on Medicaid
Business groups want a judge to void a new statute they say forces employers to ask workers their health status in violation of privacy laws.
Maine health department to review Medicaid oversight after Republican push
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services initiated rulemaking following a push for stricter oversight of the MaineCare program.
Caitlin Clark reaches unprecedented WNBA milestone against Dallas Wings
Caitlin Clark’s deep 3-pointer against Dallas did more than produce her 1,700th point. It placed her alone in WNBA history.
Report: Health care premiums doubled for 200,000 Washingtonians after Trump cuts
More than 200,000 Washingtonians have seen their health insurance premiums double after Republicans declined to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax
Cityblock acquires Homeward Health to move into rural healthcare, lands $116M funding round
Cityblock Health, a company primarily focused on providing care for urban Medicaid and dual-eligible members, is acquiring Homeward Health to expand deep into rural markets, the company announced T | Combined, the two companies will serve nearly 250,000 people and are positioned to reach the120 million people receiving government-funded healthcare in the U.S., Toyin Ajayi, Cityblock Health CEO and co-founder wrote in a blog post.
Record June sports wagering in Arizona doesn’t translate to more tax money
People in Arizona bet more than $660 million in June, according to the Arizona Department of Gaming.