Amid Medicaid's 'unwinding,' many states work to expand health care accessNorth Carolina's Medicaid expansion significantly increased healthcare access for low-income residents, mitigating the impacts of recent disenrollments.
As Roy Cooper's Term Ends in North Carolina, He's Cagey About His FutureGov. Roy Cooper leaves office after impactful two terms, with speculation about future political ambitions including a potential Senate run or presidential bid.
How North Carolina made its hospitals do something about medical debtNorth Carolina successfully negotiated the cancellation of billions in medical debt, establishing a precedent for addressing healthcare-related financial hardships across the country.
Amid Medicaid unwinding,' many states wind up expandingMedicaid expansion in North Carolina improved access to healthcare for low-income individuals after significant disenrollment nationwide.
Amid Medicaid's 'unwinding,' many states work to expand health care accessNorth Carolina's Medicaid expansion significantly increased healthcare access for low-income residents, mitigating the impacts of recent disenrollments.
As Roy Cooper's Term Ends in North Carolina, He's Cagey About His FutureGov. Roy Cooper leaves office after impactful two terms, with speculation about future political ambitions including a potential Senate run or presidential bid.
How North Carolina made its hospitals do something about medical debtNorth Carolina successfully negotiated the cancellation of billions in medical debt, establishing a precedent for addressing healthcare-related financial hardships across the country.
Amid Medicaid unwinding,' many states wind up expandingMedicaid expansion in North Carolina improved access to healthcare for low-income individuals after significant disenrollment nationwide.
Millions Are at Immediate Risk of Losing Coverage If Trump Cuts Medicaid FundingWith Republican control in 2025, the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion faces major funding cuts, threatening coverage for millions.States have trigger laws that would quickly end Medicaid expansions if federal funding is cut.
States poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid fundingOver 3 million adults in nine states risk losing Medicaid coverage due to potential federal funding cuts as Republicans regain control.
Millions Are at Immediate Risk of Losing Coverage If Trump Cuts Medicaid FundingWith Republican control in 2025, the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion faces major funding cuts, threatening coverage for millions.States have trigger laws that would quickly end Medicaid expansions if federal funding is cut.
States poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid fundingOver 3 million adults in nine states risk losing Medicaid coverage due to potential federal funding cuts as Republicans regain control.
Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here's why there's so little progressMany patients in South Carolina face severe health disparities due to a lack of access to affordable healthcare, exacerbated by the refusal to expand Medicaid.
The 2024 Election Could Have Massive Impacts on Medicaid CoverageFred Blackman's health crisis highlights the critical need for affordable healthcare access and the importance of Medicaid expansion.
Women's healthcare is in a 'perilous place,' rankings say. Where does Florida stand?Women's health in Florida faces challenges due to high costs and lack of access, impacting healthcare quality for women.
The politics holding back Medicaid expansion in some Southern statesMedicaid expansion is crucial for uninsured patients in rural Mississippi, providing necessary coverage for serious health conditions.
Georgia's Medicaid Work Requirements Cost Taxpayers $26M Despite Low EnrollmentKemp's conservative alternative to Medicaid expansion in Georgia has primarily incurred high administrative costs.Critics argue that Kemp's program creates obstacles for those in need of healthcare while wasting taxpayer money.
Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here's why there's so little progressMany patients in South Carolina face severe health disparities due to a lack of access to affordable healthcare, exacerbated by the refusal to expand Medicaid.
The 2024 Election Could Have Massive Impacts on Medicaid CoverageFred Blackman's health crisis highlights the critical need for affordable healthcare access and the importance of Medicaid expansion.
Women's healthcare is in a 'perilous place,' rankings say. Where does Florida stand?Women's health in Florida faces challenges due to high costs and lack of access, impacting healthcare quality for women.
The politics holding back Medicaid expansion in some Southern statesMedicaid expansion is crucial for uninsured patients in rural Mississippi, providing necessary coverage for serious health conditions.
Georgia's Medicaid Work Requirements Cost Taxpayers $26M Despite Low EnrollmentKemp's conservative alternative to Medicaid expansion in Georgia has primarily incurred high administrative costs.Critics argue that Kemp's program creates obstacles for those in need of healthcare while wasting taxpayer money.
Black Americans continue suffering with worse health-here's why little progress has been madeThe Corridor of Shame faces chronic health issues and inadequate access to medical care, exacerbated by lack of Medicaid expansion in South Carolina.
James R. Tallon Jr., Who Steered Health Care Reforms, Dies at 82James R. Tallon Jr. was a key figure in expanding healthcare coverage for the poor, especially children, in New York, through bipartisan efforts and instrumental policies.
Medicaid expansion cost $1 trillion, double the estimate - Harris would make it worseKamala Harris' support for ObamaCare hints at significant fiscal challenges for taxpayers, especially in Medicaid expansion costs.
Medicaid Expansion Alone Won't Stop the Opioid Overdose CrisisOver one million lives lost due to drug overdoses in the U.S. since 1999, with poverty as a significant factor.Medicaid expansion, while crucial, has not fully harnessed its potential to combat the overdose epidemic.
Mark Robinson, GOP Nominee for NC Governor, Compared Obamacare to EnslavementMark Robinson opposes ACA and dislikes 'repeal and replace' approachACA credited with saving lives through Medicaid expansion
James R. Tallon Jr., Who Steered Health Care Reforms, Dies at 82James R. Tallon Jr. was a key figure in expanding healthcare coverage for the poor, especially children, in New York, through bipartisan efforts and instrumental policies.
Medicaid expansion cost $1 trillion, double the estimate - Harris would make it worseKamala Harris' support for ObamaCare hints at significant fiscal challenges for taxpayers, especially in Medicaid expansion costs.
Medicaid Expansion Alone Won't Stop the Opioid Overdose CrisisOver one million lives lost due to drug overdoses in the U.S. since 1999, with poverty as a significant factor.Medicaid expansion, while crucial, has not fully harnessed its potential to combat the overdose epidemic.
Mark Robinson, GOP Nominee for NC Governor, Compared Obamacare to EnslavementMark Robinson opposes ACA and dislikes 'repeal and replace' approachACA credited with saving lives through Medicaid expansion
Biden and Georgia Are Waging a Fight Over Medicaid and the Future of ObamacareThe Affordable Care Act was not a focus at the Republican National Convention, with a shift in the healthcare policy debate to state levels like Georgia.
In the 10 states that didn't expand Medicaid, 1.6M can't afford health insuranceNearly 1 in 5 uninsured working-age adults in non-Medicaid expansion states face a coverage gap, unable to access affordable health coverage options.
Biden and Georgia Are Waging a Fight Over Medicaid and the Future of ObamacareThe Affordable Care Act was not a focus at the Republican National Convention, with a shift in the healthcare policy debate to state levels like Georgia.
In the 10 states that didn't expand Medicaid, 1.6M can't afford health insuranceNearly 1 in 5 uninsured working-age adults in non-Medicaid expansion states face a coverage gap, unable to access affordable health coverage options.
Operating in the red: Half of rural hospitals lose money, as many cut servicesRural hospitals nationwide face financial challengesMedicaid expansion helps rural hospitals financially
16 Million Americans Have Lost Health Care Coverage Since March 2023Millions losing healthcare coverage due to end of pandemic-era Medicaid expansion programsSignificant impact on families and children with healthcare coverage loss
Rural U.S. health care is in a crisis. We went to a Georgia town to see how people there experience itAccess to emergency services is limited for rural Americans, which can result in higher mortality rates compared to urban counterparts.