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Produce prescriptions help Medicaid patients overcome nutrition insecurity

The LA produce prescription program significantly improved nutrition security among Medicaid patients with diabetes, revealing ongoing affordability barriers.
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 ...
The Public's Radio

Here’s what to know about the $50 billion states are getting for rural health

To satisfy Republicans opposed to last summer's cuts to health care, the Trump administration launched an ambitious 5-year initiative known as the Rural Health Transformation Program.
The Washington InformerOpinion

LANE: Why Medicaid Matters to Families Across the District

Medicaid in D.C. has a proven track record of serving a diverse population. It provides access to care, manages chronic ...
Business Wire

Wellpoint DC is the First Medicaid Plan in D.C. to Earn NCQA Health Plan, Health Outcomes and Community-Focused Care Accreditations

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wellpoint DC (formerly Amerigroup District of Columbia) is starting the new year by announcing it has been awarded NCQA Health Outcomes Accreditation and NCQA ...
Morningstar

Wellpoint DC is the First Medicaid Plan in D.C. to Earn NCQA Health Plan, Health Outcomes and Community-Focused Care Accreditations

Wellpoint DC is the First Medicaid Plan in D.C. to Earn NCQA Health Plan, Health Outcomes and Community-Focused Care Accreditations Wellpoint DC (formerly Amerigroup District of Columbia) is starting ...
The Hoya

DC Medicaid Cuts Leave Residents Facing Higher Costs

Thousands of Washington, D.C., residents lost full Medicaid coverage on Jan. 1 due to new income limits introduced in a 2025 budget act, shifting 14,490 people to the more limited Healthy DC Plan ...
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Governor Brad Little is Proposing Budget Cuts to Medicaid Services

Governor Brad Little is proposing the state could cut Medicaid services for dental care and people with disabilities to balance the state’s budget. As part of his recommendation for $22 million ...
KTVB

Idaho creates therapy visit limits for Medicaid patients, entire access faces elimination

BOISE, Idaho — New limits on therapy services for Idahoans on Medicaid took effect this month, and families now fear even deeper cuts could be on the way after Gov. Brad Little proposed eliminating ...
Lawton Constitution

California ends Medicaid coverage of weight loss drugs despite Trump plan

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Many low-income Californians prescribed wildly popular weight loss drugs lost their coverage for the medications at the start of the new year. Health officials are recommending ...
Post Register

Little submits plan to balance state budget without repealing Medicaid expansion

Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued plans Monday to balance the state budget by cutting state programs and reducing Medicaid spending without repealing Medicaid expansion. Little kicked off the 2026 ...