We need to defend Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
In Washington, they’re talking about cutting Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security for the first time in generations. Some people say it will never happen. Others fear that it will. We’ll just have ...
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Medicaid expansion conspicuous by its absence on Patrick’s list of priorities
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has published priorities for the Texas legislative session. Expanding Medicaid is not on his ...
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La. health department, Acadian Health begins pilot program to keep ‘super-utilizers’ out of EDs
About 20% of Louisiana’s Medicaid patients visit emergency rooms an average of 17 times per year, often for non-urgent issues ...
Some House Republicans face tough budget test over Medicaid, SNAP benefits
The House’s sweeping budget plan to advance President Donald Trump’s agenda could result in steep cuts to Medicaid and food ...
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Trump cuts place critical HIV funding in question
New Orleans gets millions every year to provide treatment, housing and support services for people with HIV and AIDS. As ...
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Acadian Health launches pilot program to divert ‘super-utilizer’ patients from ERs
Acadian Health, Acadian Companies home-based health division, is launching a pilot program designed to keep patients out of ...
Louisiana joins 17-state lawsuit challenging Section 504 disability protections
Louisiana is one of 17 states in a lawsuit involving Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Some families worry this could ...
Louisiana families worry about how lawsuit could impact kids with disabilities
Louisiana is one of 17 states in a lawsuit involving Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Some families worry this could ...
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, affecting millions
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, threatening health care coverage for some of the 80 million ...