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Trump team takes aim at state laws shielding consumers’ credit scores from medical debt

By Noam N. LeveyContributing Writer (kffhealthnews.org) — The Trump administration took another step Tuesday to weaken protections for Americans with medical debt, issuing new guidance

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D’Angelo’s death highlights disparities in pancreatic cancer among Black men

By Jennifer PorterWordInBlack A trailblazer of neo-soul music and a bona fide sex symbol, D’Angelo was adored as much for his looks — his rippled

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Private Medicare, Medicaid plans exaggerate in-network mental health options
By Tony LeysContributing Writer (kffhealthnews.org) — Companies running private Medicare and Medicaid insurance plans inaccurately list many mental health professionals as being available to treat the plans’ members, a new federal ...
Nutrition program for women, infants and children to stay afloat through end of month
By Shauneen MirandaContributing Writer (Stateline) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is infusing $300 million into a key federal nutrition program to keep it running through October, while a government shutdown ...
Students with hearing and vision loss get funding back despite Trump’s Anti-DEI campaign
By Jodi S. Cohen and Jennifer Smith RichardsProPublica Columnists Following public outcry, the U.S. Department of Education has restored funding for students who have both hearing and vision loss, about a ...
This little-known appeal could force your insurer to pay for lifesaving care
By Duaa EldeibProPublica When a health insurance company refuses to pay for treatment, most people begrudgingly accept the decision.
Americans are sleeping longer – but not necessarily better
By Stacy M. BrownContributing Writer (Black Press USA) — Americans may be spending more time asleep, but new research shows that quality sleep remains out of reach for millions.
Medicaid patients lose quick access to basic care after Planned Parenthood cuts and closures
By Elisha BrownContributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — When Margaret Crawford found out her reproductive health care provider was closing soon due to federal funding cuts, she scheduled an appointment for her annual ...
In Hepatitis B vaccine debate, CDC panel sidesteps key exposure risk
By Jackie FortierContributing Writer (kffhealthnews.org) — The Trump administration is continuing its push to revise federal guidelines to delay the hepatitis B vaccine newborn dose for most children. This comes despite ...
Louisiana state insurance plans spend $200 million a year on GLP-1 drugs
By Julie O’DonoghueContributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Expenses have surged for Louisiana’s public worker health insurance plans as more people are prescribed GLP-1 drugs, known by brand names such as Ozempic ...

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