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Here’s what Gov. Kevin Stitt said about Medicaid expansion during his State of the State address

Gov. Kevin Stitt is asking lawmakers to send a state question to voters that would allow changes to Oklahoma’s Medicaid ...

Marijuana, Medicaid and school choice. 6 takeaways from Gov. Stitt's State of the State

Gov. Kevin Stitt is calling on lawmakers to lift the limit on Oklahoma's tax credit that covers private school tuition.

Unannounced visits to see major expansion in MN’s anti-Medicaid fraud push

The Minnesota Department of Human Services on Monday announced a new push to scrutinize providers in state-run Medicaid programs at high risk for fraud, including a significant expansion of ...
Healio

‘Insurance coverage matters’: Medicaid expansion linked with Merkel cell survival

The expansion of Medicaid eligibility was associated with improved overall survival among patients with resected Merkel cell ...
Cancer Therapy Advisor

Breast Cancer Patients Have Lower Mortality in States With Medicaid Expansion

In this retrospective study, researchers explored mortality among women with breast cancer in states with and without Medicaid expansion.
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SD Medicaid expansion repeal resolution heads to House floor

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A resolution that would add a ballot measure to repeal the Medicaid requirement is now on it’s way ...
Florida Politics

Medicaid expansion ballot campaign relaunches and is collecting signatures

The relaunch comes as the healthcare crisis across the nation and particularly in Florida continues to deepen.' ...

Oklahoma Medicaid agency fears it won't make payroll without $495M lifeline

Clay Bullard, director of the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority, told state lawmakers his agency could not make payroll without a ...
Managed Healthcare Executive

Medicaid expansion associated with lower overall breast cancer mortality

Medicaid expansion is linked to a 4.8% reduction in breast cancer mortality, underscoring the role of insurance in improving outcomes. Racial disparities persist, with Hispanic women seeing the ...

Mindful Therapy Group expands mental health access for Washington Medicaid members

For many Washington residents enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), finding timely outpatient mental health care can feel out of reach. With community resources stretched thin and long waitlists ...
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Medicaid Expansion Linked to Lower Mortality in Breast Cancer

However, benefits were uneven across racial and socioeconomic lines ...