Healthcare
The government is using an old list of “professional degrees” like medicine and law to set new student loan limits. Programs not on the list, such as nursing, would get much smaller loans starting in 2026, which could make those programs harder to afford. What is considered a ‘professional degree’? The term explained.
Rochester Regional Health System has paused open enrollment after backlash over steep 2026 health insurance premium hikes. The new salary-based plans would raise some employee costs dramatically — from $6 to $64 per pay period for entry-level staff and from $355 to over $1,200 for higher-band family plans. The nurses’ union, RUNAP, says such increases […]
New York will end its expanded Essential Plan by July 2026 after losing $7.5 billion in federal funding due to the H.R.1 budget bill. The state will revert to a Basic Health Program, affecting coverage for 1.7 million low- and middle-income residents. New York loses $7.5B in federal funding, health plan axed
Mississippi has declared a public health emergency in response to a sharp rise in infant mortality—the state’s highest rate in over a decade. In 2024, 9.7 infants died per 1,000 live births, nearly double the national average. Black infants are more than twice as likely as white infants to die before their first birthday. State […]
In a pivotal 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has allowed the Biden administration to cut $783 million in DEI-related research grants, overturning a previous block. The ruling affects numerous existing NIH grants and has sparked backlash from public health groups and Democratic attorneys general. While future DEI cuts are temporarily restricted, the decision signals a […]
A new federal law, effective January 1, 2025, aims to provide Medicaid and CHIP coverage for young people leaving incarceration, ensuring they receive medical and mental health services as they re-enter society. The law applies to youth up to age 21, and former foster youth up to age 26, offering 30 days of medical and […]
If you’re a customer of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield be aware of some changes coming in 2025. Reports say customers will likely have to pay out of pocket when it comes to receiving anesthesia services if their surgeries fall out of a time limit for customers in New York, Missouri and Connecticut. There will […]
President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming term is expected to significantly reshape U.S. health care policies. Key changes may include the scaling back of public health insurance programs, which could lead to a higher uninsured rate and new restrictions on abortion access, including possible limitations on mailing abortion medications. Trump’s administration may impose work requirements for Medicaid, […]
A widespread technology outage is causing major disruptions globally, grounding flights, knocking banks offline, and affecting media outlets. The issue was traced back to a faulty update deployed by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, specifically impacting Microsoft Windows users. CrowdStrike confirmed the incident was not a security breach or cyberattack and is working on a fix. The […]
Kansas Court of Appeals says healthcare providers are not required to keep your medical records confidential under common law. This decision came after a lawsuit against the University of Kansas Medical Center where a female patient went to Jay doc free clinic in April of 2021. The patient agreed to let 2 medical students join […]
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