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Governor Moore Announces $25 Million to Support Health Care Access for Uninsured Marylanders, Touts Public Health Wins at Bloomberg American Health Summit
Governor Moore Announces $25 Million to Support Health Care Access for Uninsured Marylanders, Touts Public Health Wins at Bloomberg American Health Summit
Rural medical training is key to stronger health care in First Nations communities
Training doctors in rural and remote communities and embedding First Nations knowledge and leadership in medical education could be key to strengthening health care access, building a sustainable workforce ...
Hopkinton Posts Survey on Health Care Close to Home
Hopkinton, RI, has posted a survey seeking resident input on local health care access. The town is one of 18 the state designates as rural.
Evan Worrell builds on MAHA-inspired health push ahead of 2027 West Virginia session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Expanding rural health care access, strengthening drinking water protections and addressing shortages of medical professionals are among the priorities House Health and Human Resources Committee Chairman Evan
Pelosi, Sewell join Alabama health care advocates to discuss rising costs and coverage cuts
James and Andrea Phillips say the cost of coverage puts doctor visits out of reach as they manage serious health problems. Their story was at the center of roundtable on health care access.
Kotek signs executive order to preserve health care access amid Medicaid cuts
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order on Tuesday directing state agencies to take immediate action to preserve affordable healthcare access in the state.
Sen. Dornink: Democrats misguided health care policies driving another year of higher health insurance rates as the ACA fails to deliver on its promise
Senate Republicans sounded the alarm on another round of double-digit health insurance rate increases announced by the Department of Commerce, saying state Democrats raised costs and taxes, drained the Health Care Access Fund that was supposed to hold premiums down, and opposed one of the most successful tools to lower premiums through the reinsurance program....
Corey Foreman says Georgia needs better health care access, affordability and government transparency
Corey Foreman came to Georgia from Maryland while serving in the military and was stationed at Fort Stewart. He is now a small-business owner in facility maintenance, a husband and the Democratic candidate for Georgia Senate District 1.
When it comes to health care access, more isn't always better
Hospitals and policymakers routinely face a difficult question when investing in specialized emergency services: Will adding another facility improve care, or would those resources do more good somewhere ...
Project Amistad hosts health and wellness fair in El Paso
EL Paso, Texas (KVIA) - Project Amistad partnered with the YMCA of El Paso on Saturday morning to host a health and wellness fair focused on connecting community members with health-related resources. The event provided information and resources on health care access, mental health and physical fitness. Flu vaccinations were also offered to people who
Alexandria residents pick safety, health care access and youth programs as focus of next health plan
The health department announced the results Tuesday and is recruiting residents for workgroups that will write the plan's specific actions.
URAC and The Kennedy Forum Partner to Advance Mental Health Care Access, Quality and Accountability
/PRNewswire/ -- As organizations around the world mark World Mental Health Day, URAC and The Kennedy Forum today announced a new partnership to advance mental...
Why aren’t we talking about what just happened to health care access?
Discontent with the passage of such a policy cannot simply dissipate through quiet acceptance.
Study says San Antonio's mental health care access is worst in the U.S.
San Antonio tied for the worst access to mental health treatment facilities nationwide, based on travel distance and the number of nearby options, according to a recent study.
UISD Gateway partnership expands employee health care access
UISD and Gateway Community Health Center signed an agreement expanding affordable health care access for employees through clinics, mobile units, pharmacy and preventive services.
Gov. Stein announces $20M fund to increase health care access in rural North Carolina
A new fund will increase access to health care in rural parts of North Carolina.
Grand County Rural Health Network honors 2026 health service award recipients
Grand County Rural Health Network has named Mara Pacyga, Dr. Eliza Buyers and Hannah Wynd recipients of its 2026 Award for Excellence in Health Service, recognizing their leadership and contributions to health care access and...
Georgia governor's race: Where Bottoms and Jackson stand on health care
Where do Bottoms and Jackson stand on Medicaid expansion and health care access? Credits: Video by Miasarah Lai, Sources: AJC | CSPAN | Riley Bunch / AJC
Opinion: Prop. 40 is the key to preserving health care access and saving lives
Passing this ballot measure forces the super-rich to fund emergency rooms, preventing disastrous statewide closures.
$300,000 Catholic Medical Center investment expands dental and health care access for Manchester’s most vulnerable residents
The investment is the second installment of CMC’s $2 million, three-year commitment to the programs, bringing its total support to date to $600,000
Medicare Beneficiaries with Multiple and Complex Health Needs Face Challenges
New KFF polling focuses on the health care access and affordability challenges among adults with multiple or complex health conditions, including older Medicare beneficiaries. The results suggest important opportunities for policymakers to strengthen Medicare access and affordability. Medicare Beneficiaries Often Have High Health Needs Many Medicare enrollees have multiple or serious health conditions. More than […]
Texas Health Care
Health care access is vital to Texans. This week, we'll explore different angles of the health care challenges & systems in Texas with the help of local leaders, physicians and health care advocates.
South Carolina Announces Recipients of Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster this week announced the state has awarded 228 grants totaling $167,299,900.69 in funding to strengthen health care access, quality and outcomes in primary care, maternal and infant care, pediatrics and behavioral...
Health Care Access and Affordability for Adults with Multiple or Complex Health Conditions: A Snapshot of Patient Experiences
KFF polling has long shown that many U.S. families struggle to afford health care and how costs shape decisions about whether and when to seek care. In the past year, worries about costs have intensified, with the cost of health care topping the public’s list of economic anxieties. Even adults with health insurance report difficulty...
Health Care Access and Affordability for Adults with Multiple or Complex Health Conditions: A Snapshot of Patient Experiences
Significant shares of adults with multiple or complex health conditions, including cancer, lung disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health conditions say they struggle to pay their medical bills and access needed care and medication. These challenges fall hardest on uninsured adults who face greater costs and access challenges.
Lakeland Community Hospital receives new investments to support rural health care access
Leaders gathered Thursday to recognize new investments aimed at strengthening Lakeland Community Hospital, the only hospital in Winston County.
St. Mary’s County Gets $3.5M To Expand Health Care Access
St. Mary’s County received more than $3.5 million to launch St. Mary’s 360, connecting residents with medical care, behavioral health, telehealth and other services.
Milwaukee residents invited to forum on food, health care access
Milwaukee residents can discuss food and healthcare access challenges at a free community forum on Sept. 26.
2026 NH Republican CD2 Debate: Health care access
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Faulkner University Awarded More Than $3 Million to Transform Rural Health Care Access and Workforce Development in Alabama
Faulkner has been awarded more than $3 million through Alabama's Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP) to expand health care access.
Blue Cross changes spark protest over mental health care access
Therapists, patients and advocates protested outside Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters over changes set to take effect March 1.
Ruiz, Scutari Legislation Shielding Reproductive Health Care Access Signed into Law
TRENTON – Today, Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz and Senate President Nick Scutari that strengthens protections for patients and prov
Delaware expands health care access with new laws giving pharmacists, dental hygienists more responsibilities
A trip to the pharmacy could soon look different for Delaware patients. Governor Matt Meyer recently signed a package of healthcare legislation aimed at expanding access to care.
Delaware allocates funding to bring new health centers to 4 middle schools in rural Sussex County
The effort expands health care access for schools located in provider deserts and brings the model directly to middle schools, which have historically been ignored statewide.
Silver Bay clinic closure draws concerns over rural health care access
Aspirus Lake View’s Silver Bay Clinic will close Dec. 31. The health care provider announced that future clinic visits, laboratory services and radiology will relocate to the Lake View Two Harbors Clinic. The Minnesota Department of Health held a hearing July 28 to provide a forum for community members to discuss the change in services....
Chickasaw Nation breaks ground on healthcare campus in Newcastle
The Chickasaw Nation has started construction on a new medical center in Newcastle, Oklahoma, designed to improve health care access for First American families and the Oklahoma City metro area.
NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care Program Starts ‘Light The Way’ Truck Outreach Initiative To Promote Health Care Access
New York, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care program today announced the return of the city-wide ‘Light the Way Truck’ outreach initiative. Starting in
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer bans private equity purchases of hospitals, signs bills to improve health care access, affordabilit
Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend says his legislation phases in price caps on hospitals and strengthens primary care access.
Maryland Community Health Resources Commission Awards $7.5 Million to Expand Health Care Access Across the State for Vulnerable Populations
Maryland Community Health Resources Commission Awards $7.5 Million to Expand Health Care Access Across the State for Vulnerable Populations
Hospital affiliation to preserve health care access in Haleyville and Winston County
A new affiliation agreement between Huntsville Hospital Health System and Lakeland Community Hospital is aimed at strengthening hospital care in Haleyville and
Report finds deep racial and ethnic health disparities in Texas
We examine the Commonwealth Fund report's findings and what they reveal about health care access, affordability and outcomes across Texas.
Medi-Cal Reentry Services Enhance Health Care Access After Release From Jails or Prisons - California Health Care Foundation
Pre-release Medi-Cal services in California are helping people exiting jail or prison get the health care, housing, and support they need.
Free health screenings in Boston neighborhoods thanks to the Family Van
With barriers rising in health care access, mobile clinic fills critical gaps
Report shows health care gaps for Hispanic Arkansans
No state has eliminated gaps in health care access, quality or outcomes between racial and ethnic groups.
ECU Health CEO Dr. Michael Waldrum testifies before U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means on rural health care access, affordability
Dr. Michael Waldrum, CEO of ECU Health, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means on rural health care access and affordability.
HRC Launches ‘100 Days of Healthcare’ Campaign to Demand Congress…
As Federal Lawmakers Work on New Appropriations Bills, HRC Will Mobilize LGBTQ+ Community and Allies to Push for Transgender Health Care Access, PrEP…
RI Free Clinic is making health care accessible to all. Here's how.
We asked Jessica Eagles, chief executive officer, to tell us more about the Rhode Island Free Clinic.
Rep. Blake Moore discusses health care affordability
Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, vice chair, House Republican Conference and member of the House Ways and Means Committee and its Subcommittee on Health, joined Bill Gassen, president and CEO of Sanford Health and AHA chair-elect, for a fireside chat. While the conversation covered topics including health care access and regulation, the overarching theme was making health care more affordable for both patients and hospitals and health systems.
Hart Announces Bill Package to Improve Health Care Access and Outcomes
Assemblymember Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara) has introduced three bills to help Californians obtain the care they need.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs bills to expand rural health care, promote healthier SNAP buys
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a package of bills into law aimed at expanding rural health care access in Alabama.
They counted on a rural dialysis unit to keep them alive. Then it closed
A hospital in Nebraska shut down the only dialysis unit for miles, upending lives. That's despite a new federal program that gave the state more than $200 million to improve rural health care access.
Bill to expand subacute mental health care access goes to governor's desk
A bill that aims to expand access to subacute mental health care, which is one step below hospitalization, is on its way to the governor’s desk.
Oregon gets $200M to improve rural health care access
Oregon will receive nearly $200 million in federal funding this year to improve rural health care, with specific allocations for hospitals, clinics and public health, with additional project funding to
Health care costs are Americans' top worry, a new poll finds
A new Gallup poll reveals health care access and affordability is Americans' top concern, surpassing the economy and inflation.
Milton heart transplant recipient’s foundation helps improve health care access
UAB launches Moms and Kids Mobile Health Clinic, expanding maternal and child health care access across 17 rural counties
UAB launches Moms and Kids Mobile Health Clinic, expanding maternal and child health care access across 17 rural counties
Davids Visits Community Health Center, Highlights Medicaid Cuts’ Impact on Kansas Health Care Access
OTTAWA, KS — Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited Heartland Community Health Center’s Healthy Futures mobile dental program at Ottawa High School, which provides dental exams and cleanings to local students.
Louisiana mourns loss of health care pioneer Ruth Kennedy
Ruth Kennedy, former Medicaid Director for the Louisiana Department of Health, passed away on March 20 after dedicating over 40 years to expanding health care access in the state.
Health Care Access for Women: The Cost of Being Dismissed, March 26
The event will feature a panel and table discussions focused on strategies for women to more effectively advocate for themselves in health care settings.
The Family Van brings free health screenings to Boston neighborhoods
With barriers rising in health care access, mobile clinic fills critical gaps
ECU Health seeks sustainable contract during UnitedHealthcare renewal, emphasizes commitment to protecting rural health care access
ECU Health remains steadfast in its mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina.
Deadline arrives for INTEGRIS, UnitedHealth agreement, potentially shaking up care for thousands
A Monday deadline could have a major impact on health care access for thousands of patients across Oklahoma.
Health care access in Michigan to expand through new funding to CMU
Hundreds of Michigan children and families will have increased access to preventive health care — and future health care providers will gain more hands-on training — thanks to new funding for Central Michigan University’s Mobile Health Central.
Health care access a top complaint among troops, top enlisted leaders tell lawmakers
A Democratic senator also questioned whether the services are doing everything they can to increase child care slots.
Health care access a top complaint among troops, top enlisted leaders tell lawmakers
A Democratic senator also questioned whether the services are doing everything they can to increase child care slots.
SIUH receives $10.5M in state funds to improve mental health care access
The funding will help prevent crises, emergency department visits and disruptions in care, the hospital has announced.
Budget director says addressing health care cost, access key for Whitmer
Flood said the governor's budget proposal will seek to address federal cuts to Medicaid spending while maintaining health care access in Michigan.
North Dakota must spend rural health funds wisely in face of long-term cuts
Rural health care delivery has been a challenge for North Dakota ever since the founding of the state. Because rural folks tend to be older, poorer, and sicker than those living in urban areas, the issues of health care access and availability are especially pressing. Over the years, there have been several initiatives and programs […]
Idaho to receive $930 million in federal funds to improve rural health care access
Idaho will receive nearly $930 million over the next five years to improve rural health care access and affordability.
Georgians deserve health care access. Medicaid expansion is one solution.
Legal challenges to Georgia's Medicaid procurement process are delaying access for residents to quality, affordable health care in the Peach State.
How To Submit Public Comments To Oppose Proposed Rules Restricting Transgender Health Care Access
Comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services can help fight the Trump administration’s latest attempt to restrict federal funding for transgender health care for youth. This toolkit details how to submit them.
NYC Health + Hospitals' NYC Care Partners With Consulates to Promote Health Care Access and Provide Blood Pressure Screenings - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care program today announced a partnership with the Consulate General of Guatemala in New York to provide NYC Care tabling
‘We feel safer at church.’ Latino community works together to provide health care access amid fear, high costs
A recent health fair offering vaccines, physicals and more moved to a different Weld County location due to immigration enforcement fears.
Georgia pushes forward with trans sports restrictions, appeals ruling on prison health care
Georgia leaders are advancing two major legal actions that could limit rights and health care access for transgender residents.
What’s at stake for health care reform? Insights from Florida and Massachusetts | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Health care access, costs, and coverage – particularly for lower-income Americans – are expected to undergo dramatic changes in the next few years. Enhanced