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Medicaid work rules lift Molina Healthcare’s pay, CEO says
Molina Healthcare says six states are boosting the Medicaid insurers pay next year in part because of work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks.
Kinney Drugs offers free caregiver webinar series
Kinney Drugs will host four free caregiver webinars Oct. 28-Nov. 18 covering dementia, burnout, medication safety and caregiving tips. Registration is open.
Podiatrist Juan E. Sardiña, DPM, Joins Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 22, 2026 – Podiatrist Juan E. Sardiña, DPM, has joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. Dr. Sardiña is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Sardiña […]
FMOL Health | St. Francis Medical Center hosting annual health fair
FMOL Health | St. Francis Medical Center is hosting their annual Healthy Starts with Hello health fair!
Spokane care providers work to protect services
Despite recent staffing and service reductions across Spokane's healthcare sector, some providers here expect to maintain their workforces and offerings, even as they face rising expenses, growing patient demand, and difficulties with Medicaid compensation.
Orthopedic Surgeon John Randazzo, MD, Joins Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 22, 2026 – Orthopedic surgeon John Randazzo, MD, has joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. He is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Randazzo specializes […]
How a Miller School of Medicine Student Uses Comics to Explore Health and Belonging
Medical student Iris Hyun-A Kim uses comics to explore how identity, culture and community shape health, illness and belonging.
Why health systems, payers back a PACE-like program for kids
Some health systems are investing in pediatric day centers in a bid to keep medically complex children out of the hospital and lower costs.
15 charged in massive $2 billion L.A. health care fraud crackdown
Federal authorities charged 15 people, including six medical professionals, in a sweeping Los Angeles-area health care fraud crackdown involving $2 billion in alleged fraudulent claims, the Justice…
3 bonds are on the California ballot. Here's a last-minute voter guide to make sense of them
Californians will decide on $44 billion in bonds when the vote on Propositions 1, 37 and 38. They'd take out debt to pay for housing and medical research.
Postpartum recovery may influence long-term maternal aging and health
Jesse Poganik, PhD, of the Division of Genetics within the Department of Medicine at Mass General Brigham, is the senior author of a paper published in Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, "The Postpartum Recovery Window as a Determinant of Maternal Aging." Stephen Albright, formerly of Mass General Brigham, is the lead author.
Senior Health Insurance Program navigators available to help during Medicare open enrollment
Chrissy Childers is the lead navigator for SHIP at Rural Health, Inc. This year, she said she’s reminding people to check their Part D plan, since many plans have changed.
White River Health leaving UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage network in 2027
White River Health announced Wednesday that its hospitals and facility-based services will leave the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage network effective Jan. 1, 2027.
Digital Science Helps Japanese Medical Affairs Researchers Demonstrate Their Impact
Digital Science joined forces with Sunmedia, a scholarly information company in Tokyo, to help medical affairs teams across Japan understand their research impact.
Better rural health takes more than medical care
Ballad Health connects rural patients to social services, reducing emergency visits and lowering health care costs.
Penn State Health notifies public of potential measles exposures in Hershey and Lancaster
Penn State Health is notifying the public of a potential measles exposure at Lancaster Medical Center and Golisano Children’s Hospital in Hershey.
He Kept Driving for Uber and Paying for Health Insurance. Medicare Could Still Add a 10% Late-Enrollment Penalty
Driving for Uber while carrying your own health insurance feels like playing by the rules, but Medicare draws a line most gig workers never see coming, and crossing it quietly locks in a surcharge that compounds every year you stay on the road.
Reddit discussions could help improve public health messaging on heat
Two years ago, Robbie M. Parks, an environmental health scientist at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and Nathaniel Matthews-Trigg, director of climate and disaster resilience at Americares, founded an online community on Reddit, r/heat_prep, where members share information and advice about coping with extreme temperatures.
RWJBarnabas Health Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of The Beth Greenhouse and 50,000 Pounds of Fresh Produce in Newark
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBIMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility today celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Beth Greenhouse, RWJBarnabas Health’s first hydroponic greenhouse and a pioneering community health initiative that has provided more than 50,000 pounds of fresh, locally grown produce to Newark residents and patients while advancing nutrition, wellness and food security throughout the city.
Livramento’s Recovery From Injury Taking Time, Medical Team Being Cautious
St James' Park officials are prioritizing long-term health over immediate availability, refusing to rush the versatile full-back through a rigorous rehabilitation process despite mounting pressure on defensive depth.
Minnesota seniors navigating ‘incredibly complex’ system for Medicare Advantage
More than 300,000 in Minnesota are being forced to shop as insurers change the lineup of health plan options. Here are some tips.
Changing shape of healthcare careers: Medical AI, Bioinformatics and Health Data Science
Changing shape of healthcare careers: Medical AI, Bioinformatics and Health Data Science
Blessing Health to host free Medicare presentation
Medicare open enrollment is happening now. On Tuesday, Oct. 27 Blessing Health System is hosting a free informational presentation for those who have questions about enrollment.
Tri-state people in business: New hires, promotions, recognitions
Medical Associates Clinic of Dubuque announced the following new hires:
My mother donated her body to science. I really wasn’t prepared for what came next
The process included a gala featuring medical students doing aerial yoga and singing Taylor Swift to donors’ families. In some way, it was absolutely perfect
What happened to Jalen Hurts? Reported health update raises questions among viewers
lev radin/Shutterstock.com David Muir reports Jalen Hurts’ diagnosis ABC News anchor David Muir covered Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood-clot diagnosis during World News Tonight on October 19, 2026. The report followed the team’s announcement of a serious medical condition that will sideline the quarterback for the remainder of the 2026 NFL season. Hurts, 28,…
Abbott to separate nutrition business after $385 million settlement tied to formula recall
Abbott, a local medical device and baby formula manufacturer, is planning to separate its nutrition business.
Memorial Health System receives donations for mobile health unit
Memorial Health System is giving a big thanks to the Population Health Department’s auxiliary unit for donating a defib and two body mass index monitors to the mobile health unit. These items enhance the ability to provide safe, high-quality care in the communities served. The defib will provide tools to respond effectively during medical emergencies in the field. The BMI...
Maqui Berry: Health Benefits, Nutrition, and Uses
Maqui berries contain anthocyanins and other polyphenols studied for their antioxidant activity and effects on inflammation, glucose regulation, and eye health. Human trials suggest possible benefits for postprandial blood glucose and dry-eye symptoms, but evidence for healthy aging and long-term safety remains limited.
NH News Recap: Health insurance changes and a new season of Bear Brook
Looming changes to Medicaid and Medicare in New Hampshire are leaving recipients with questions, and the first episodes of the latest season of NHPR podcast "Bear Brook" are now available.
Food quality concerns unite Americans far beyond MAHA political support
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement emerged as part of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign following former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of Trump.
Indicators 2026: Medicaid changes could put new pressure on hospitals, health care providers
WILKES-BARRE — In Northeast Pennsylvania, Medicaid covers a significant portion of the population.
School of Medicine hosts Georgia Medical Education and Healthcare Collaborative Summit
Statewide summit convened leaders from Georgia medical schools, healthcare systems and government organizations.
Scientists reveal the hidden danger of missing blood pressure medication
Missing blood pressure medication could mean losing much of its protection against heart attacks and strokes, according to an analysis of more than 91,000 people. Patients who consistently took their medication experienced an 11% reduction in major cardiovascular events, while those who missed too many doses saw little or no measurable benefit.
Refusal of Care Laws: A Threat to Both Patient Health and States’ Protection of Abortion Access
What You Can Do To Put Patients First In Your State Across the country, people are being denied the health care they want or need, not for medical or professional reasons, but because of the personal beliefs of the health care provider or the institution’s affiliation. Denials range from abortion care (including miscarriage care), to […]
Influential Women Showcases Madison Tyler: Making Complex Biomedical Science Clear, Accurate, And Accessible
Founder of MAT Communications Brings Research Experience and Scientific Writing Expertise to Science Communications and Medical Affairs Salem, Connecticut –
Health centers brace for new Med-QUEST rules
Starting Jan. 1, most adults enrolled in the government’s Medicaid program will have to show they work, volunteer or go to school part-time at least 80 hours in a month to qualify for healthcare under Med-QUEST, Hawaii’s Medicaid program.
Water rate hike request, Medicaid changes: CT politics news
Plus: The Trump administration focuses on women's health and a Connecticut senator raises concerns about Russia-U.S. relations.
Job-based health plans get more expensive, with little relief in sight
Rising healthcare premiums and worker contributions are putting significant financial pressure on American families and employers, with experts projecting even steeper cost increases for upcoming plans.
Low-dose aspirin linked to 70% lower dementia risk, but there's a catch
A common, inexpensive medication could hold an unexpected clue to preventing dementia. Researchers found that older adults with a specific genetic profile had a 70% lower relative risk of dementia when taking low-dose aspirin, even though previous studies found no overall protective effect. The discovery suggests that genetics could help explain why some people benefit while others do not.
Changes in the health and longevity of the elderly in the US
Spending on public pensions through Social Security and on elderly healthcare through Medicare accounted for over one-third of federal expenditures in the US by 2024. This column explores how improvements in elderly health and life expectancy affected the relative finances of Social Security and Medicare. The elderly are not only living longer but also are in better health, so expected lifetime Medicare spending per elderly individual has grown much slower than expected lifetime Social Security spending. The authors analyse the forces that affect the optimal allocation of a given public budget across these two social insurance programmes.
Spokane care providers work to protect services
Despite recent staffing and service reductions across Spokane's healthcare sector, some providers here expect to maintain their workforces and offerings, even as they face rising expenses, growing patient demand, and difficulties with Medicaid compensation.
This week in health care policy: October 16–23, 2026
Medical innovation FDA approves several innovative treatments. Last week, the FDA granted accelerated approval to GSK’s Jemperli for certain untreated cancers with a specific DNA defect. The treatment will eliminate the need for costly alternative treatments such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy, which are known to cause lasting health problems. The FDA also approved GSK’s […]
Could lowering high blood pressure be as simple as stimulating your ear?
A small device that gently stimulates nerves through the ear could offer a new way to tackle stubborn high blood pressure. In a clinical trial of 63 patients already taking medication, the treatment proved safe, easy to use at home, and well tolerated. Although it did not significantly outperform a placebo overall, patients with more severe hypertension showed promising reductions in blood pressure.
Community health workers help patients piece their lives back together
For Georgieanna Pierre-Paul-who wants everyone to call her Gee-the most important part of her job may be a comfortable pair of shoes.
Feds allege $2 billion in California health care fraud, 15 charged
Federal authorities announced charges against 15 people, including six medical professionals, accusing them of health care fraud schemes worth $2 billion, including sham substance abuse treatment programs, unnecessary medical procedures and bogus hospice services.
Franciscan Health, Tonn and Blank Plan Michigan City Medical Office Building at Former Marquette Mall
Franciscan Health, in partnership with Tonn and Blank Construction, is planning a medical office building on a portion of the former Marquette Mall property. Franciscan Health plans to operate a …
Healthcare, small business advocates urge reversing healthcare cuts, boost Democrats
Advocates called on Congress to restore Medicaid and Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies and criticized Republicans.
Why Minnesota seniors face the nation’s biggest health insurance shake-up
An era of low costs and more generous benefits may be ending for hundreds of thousands enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans in Minnesota.
(BPRW) MedHaul Wins Prize in AI Health Innovation Competition
(Black PR Wire) Memphis, TN — MedHaul, a digital health company whose technology platform allows healthcare providers to easily and quickly match their patients with appropriate medical transportation, has won WellWithAll&rs...
Christina Applegate's MS misdiagnosis after 5 years of treatment exposes alarming medical reality
Christina Applegate's MS misdiagnosis highlights how brain lesions and common symptoms can mislead doctors, with nearly one in five referrals wrong.
RFK Jr., Dr. Oz visit Broward Health to outline new federal Alzheimer's initiative
The FDA program's first initiative, the Alzheimer's Prevention Accelerator, focuses on finding medical products that can help delay or altogether prevent Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Memorial Health dietitian highlights importance of blood sugar management
Zeff encourages people to schedule regular medical appointments and get their blood sugar tested, particularly those with a family history of diabetes.
Batesville’s White River Health dropping UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
White River Health will end its relationship with UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage on Jan. 1, 2027, due to frequent claim denials and administrative hurdles.
Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business
The Sculptry promotes staff The Sculptry, Southwest Louisiana’s premier medical aesthetics clinic, has expanded its leadership team with the announcement of new positions for key staff members. Amber Pauley, RN, […]
She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills
Cindy Banda faces mounting medical bills after battling breast cancer. Despite the single mother's positive outlook, the financial strain combined with the high cost of living is overwhelming. And it's
Academic Scientists’ Career Confidence Fell Amidst US Policy Changes
A new NBER working paper surveying 916 biomedical PhD students and postdocs found academia-retention intentions fell 22 percentage points in six months.
IU Health’s new downtown medical campus has a name and an opening date
By Daniel Bradley | Indianapolis Business Journal
2 major health insurance companies cancel Medicare Advantage plans covering 1 million people
The two companies are the largest private health insurance companies for older adults in the U.S.
RWJBarnabas Health Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of The Beth Greenhouse and 50,000 Pounds of Fresh Produce in Newark
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center celebrated the 10th anniversary of The Beth Greenhouse, a hydroponic greenhouse that has provided more than 50,000 pounds of fresh produce to Newark residents and patients while promoting nutrition, wellness and food security throughout the community.
Senate Health Committee Holds Hearing on Impacts of H.R.1
Senate Health Committee Holds Hearing on Impacts of H.R.1 TRENTON – The Senate Health and Human Services Committee, led by Chairman Joe Vitale, held a hearing today on the impacts of federal House Resolution 1 (H.R.1) and how New Jersey residents can adapt to major cuts to programs like Medicaid. The committee heard from[...]
Why experts are pushing RFK Jr. to release a federal definition of ultraprocessed foods
More than 100 science, medical and nutrition experts signed and sent an open letter Friday to the Office of Management and Budget, urging the administration to release the first-ever government definition of ultraprocessed foods.
Health Care: Upholding Human Dignity and Protecting Conscience
From access to medical care to the protection of human life and religious convictions, Catholic social teaching calls for health care centered on the dignity of every person. Here's what that means for Catholics in Colorado.Part 5 of a 10-part series on the Colorado bishops' public policy prioritiesHealth care should be patient-centered, respect human dignity, protect life, promote the principle of subsidiarity, be affordable and assure conscience rights.The Catholic Church teaches that access t
Halifax Health Sees 19 Biketoberfest-Related Injuries in 2026
With Biketoberfest 2026 having ended on October 18, Daytona Beach’s Halifax Health Medical Center announced the statistics on injuries related to the event. 19 patients were treated for injuries …
Healthcare, small business advocates urge reversing healthcare cuts, boost Democrats
Advocates called on Congress to restore Medicaid and Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies and criticized Republicans.
BioUK Awards 2026 celebrate outstanding achievement and breakthrough innovations from across the life sciences
BioUK, the not-for-profit membership organization focused on catalyzing success in UK life sciences, today announced the winners of the 18 th annual BioUK Awards following a ceremony hosted at the...
Orthopedic Surgeon Gary N. Ackerman, MD, Joins Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 22, 2026 – Orthopedic surgeon Gary N. Ackerman, MD, joins the Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. He is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Dr. Ackerman […]
A doctor traded health insurance for direct primary care, cost-sharing
A doctor explains why he replaced traditional health insurance for his family of four with direct primary care and a medical cost-sharing group.
Overdose deaths have plunged. We need to know why
The humbling truth is that forces outside medical care and public health policies must be playing the biggest role in a dramatic drop in opioid overdose deaths, three health experts write.
‘A pending public health crisis’: Minnesota community health clinics brace for Medicaid changes and more uninsured patients
Community health centers statewide are reporting that thousands may lose coverage, adding further strain to an already stressed health care system. Southside Community Health Services is preparing for the financial and health impacts of sweeping Medicaid changes.
How employers are offsetting soaring medical costs
Employers are raising premiums and deductibles while resisting broader GLP-1 coverage, reflecting ongoing pressure from high healthcare costs.
Mission Health hospitals collect 289 pounds in 'Crush the Crisis' drug take-back day
One simple step. For some local hospitals - that makes a big difference in keeping dangerous medications out of the wrong hands.
Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Earn National Recognition by Vizient for Clinical Quality
Hackensack Meridian Health is proud to announce that Hackensack University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center, and Old Bridge Medical Center have earned national recognition by Vizient for clinical quality.
Microsoft’s AI Diagnostic System Outperforms Generalist Doctors on Complex Cases, Science Study Finds
Microsoft’s AI diagnostic system, MAI-DxO, correctly diagnosed complex medical cases more than twice as often as generalist physicians in a simulation,
Roman Health Ventures Lobbies For Medicare Telehealth Fix
Roman Health Ventures is lobbying to permanently extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities after the waiver expired Sept. 30, 2025. Read the full update now.
She’s Eyeing a $4,500 Mental Health Rage Retreat. Calling It Therapy Doesn’t Make It Medicare-Covered
A $4,500 rage retreat lists licensed therapists on staff and promises room to process grief and anger, but the word "therapy" on a brochure and Medicare coverage are two very different things.
UP Health System to leave Humana’s Medicare Advantage network in 2027
The coverage will end effective Jan. 1, 2027, and may impact some patients’ in-network access to UP Health System offerings.
Rising health care costs are pushing people to forgo medicine and doctor visits
Higher insurance premiums, climbing medical costs and inflation are pushing health care expenses for Americans to new heights.
She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills
Cindy Banda faces mounting medical bills after battling breast cancer.
Navvis Introduces New Solution to Help Health Systems Build the Operating Capabilities Required to Achieve High Performance in CJR-X
ST. LOUIS, October 22, 2026--Navvis, the leading value-based care enablement company, today announced a new CJR-X solution built to help health systems achieve high performance in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) mandatory and newly finalized Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded (CJR-X) model. Joint replacement is one of the most profitable service lines for health systems across the U.S. today, and CJR-X gives health systems a mandatory new way to protect and grow
LGBTQ+ college students facing discrimination report higher mental health risks
LGBTQ+ college students who experience discrimination are significantly more likely to experience depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and avoid needed health care, according to a new national study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Boston University School of Public Health and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.
Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman says its AI outperforms doctors on hard cases as he chases ‘medical superintelligence’
Microsoft’s new AI diagnostic system beat generalist doctors on hard cases, according to a study in Science. But most of the improvement seems to come from the AI models underneath, not from Microsoft’s system itself.
A first look inside IU Health’s $4.7B downtown hospital
IndyStar got a rare look inside the IU Health Medical Center under construction downtown, estimated to cost $4.7 billion.
Destruction of water systems directly threatens global public health
Water scarcity seldom starts wars, but wars increasingly degrade vital water systems on which health and recovery depend, creating a cycle that reinforces ongoing fragility and violence, warn experts in The BMJ's climate issue today.
She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills
Cindy Banda faces mounting medical bills after battling breast cancer.
Some people really are werewolves—at least, in their minds
People with clinical lycanthropy are trapped in a body-horror nightmare.
'Leaky gut' isn’t a medical diagnosis. Here’s what it really means
Here’s what can happen when your intestinal lining becomes inflamed or injured.
The Ripple Effect: How Abortion Bans Threaten the Entire Healthcare Ecosystem
Abortion bans are disrupting access to medications, miscarriage care, fertility treatments and medical research.
What a Health Care Crisis Looks Like on the Ground
In South Los Angeles, ER patients are cared for in a gift shop, in tents, and even outdoors. And that’s before the crushing Medicaid cuts.
Health Organizations Release Revised Physician Practice Framework
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada’s revised framework for physician education and practice emphasizes health equity and technology.
Health Data Utilities as Essential Public Infrastructure: A Cooperative Federalism Architecture
Federal interoperability initiatives like Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement transport clinical records across boundaries but fail to aggregate and enrich state-governed datasets, including Medicaid claims, prescription monitoring records, and social service registries.
Medical students in Savannah showcase hands-on training for health leaders
Executives visited the Coastal Empire on Wednesday to see how medical students are training for careers in health care.
Social determinants of health may increase kidney failure risk after critical illness
New research indicates that certain individual- and neighborhood-level social determinants of health may increase the risk of developing post-discharge kidney failure in patients who developed acute kidney injury while in intensive care.
Baylor Scott & White Health and Thrive Global partner to enhance customer well-being
Baylor Scott & White Health and Thrive Global today announce a strategic collaboration aimed at helping customers better manage their well-being every day.
New Analyses Offer Comprehensive Guide to the Real Consequences of Republican Health Care Cuts
As many of the Medicaid cuts take effect January 1, Families USA’s new six-part series shows the damage is greater than the sum of its parts.
Mississippi Medicaid open enrollment underway as members review health plan options
Mississippi Medicaid members have until Dec. 15 to review their health plan options, including a newer choice offering benefits beyond traditional medical care.
Year one, $200 million funding of North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program allocated
Year one allocations for North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) have been submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), according to Director of Rural Health Transformation Krissie Mayer.
Redesign Health, ARC Global merge in $2B deal to accelerate health system innovation
Redesign Health is making a major push deeper into health system-led innovation, merging with Sheba Medical Center’s innovation arm ARC Global. | The three organizations—Redesign Health, ARC Global and AVIA—work with more than 100 health systems on five continents, and the companies and products built across their networks have reached more than 100 million patients worldwide.