Kaiser Health News
Across the South, Rural Health Care Has Become ‘Trendy.’ Medicaid Expansion Has Not.
SUMMARY: Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Clemson University’s primary care clinic in Walhalla addresses healthcare gaps for uninsured and primarily Hispanic patients. Many travel long distances for care from bilingual nurse practitioner Michelle Deem. Despite being known for football, Clemson is expanding its healthcare services with state funding to support rural health initiatives. However, many Southern states, including South Carolina, have not fully embraced Medicaid expansion, limiting access for low-income adults. Advocacy groups aim to change this, seeking to improve healthcare access amid broader rural health challenges, including hospital closures and inequitable health outcomes in the region.
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SUMMARY: During her OB-GYN visit, Callie Anderson opted for an IUD for birth control, believing it would be covered by her insurance. After a $25 copay for the insertion, she received a shocking $14,658 bill due to her grandfathered insurance plan, which didn’t comply with the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive mandate. Despite multiple attempts to clarify coverage, Anderson learned the plan excluded IUDs. After hours of discussions and seeking financial assistance, she wound up paying a total of $5,236. The incident highlights the importance of understanding insurance coverage before medical procedures to avoid unexpected costs.
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Sports Betting Is Coming to Missouri. A Fund To Help Prevent Problem Gambling Will Follow.
SUMMARY: Missouri voters approved sports betting, set to begin soon, allowing residents to place wagers from home. While this offers convenience, experts warn it may lead to increased gambling addiction, especially since smartphones make betting more accessible. The state plans to allocate at least $5 million annually from sports betting taxes to fund addiction prevention and treatment. In other states like Virginia, the rise of online sports betting has been linked to a surge in gambling-related health issues and calls to helplines. Missouri aims to address these concerns by using tax revenue to expand resources for problem gambling support.
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SUMMARY: The Trump administration’s directive to freeze nearly all federal grants, announced on Monday, alarmed state officials and health advocates, as it initially affected Medicaid funding for over 70 million Americans. By Tuesday, state access to crucial online portals for Medicaid funding was blocked, causing widespread concern. Although the White House later clarified that Medicaid was exempt, uncertainty remained regarding other critical programs. Congressional Democrats condemned the freeze as dangerous and unconstitutional, with lawsuits emerging against the order. The freeze’s implications extended beyond Medicaid, impacting various social programs vital to children and vulnerable populations.
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News from the South - Alabama News Feed6 days agoTrump’s federal funding freeze leads to confusion, concern among Alabama agencies, nonprofits • Alabama Reflector
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Kaiser Health News6 days agoTrump’s Funding ‘Pause’ Throws States, Health Industry Into Chaos
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed7 days agoKentucky’s bourbon industry worries as potential 50% EU-imposed tariffs loom
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed3 days agoWKU Mourns Loss Of Cross Country/Track & Field Head Coach Brent Chumbley
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed7 days ago1-year-old killed during domestic dispute in Murfreesboro
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Local News6 days agoFormer Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart continues to impress as the first Reese’s Senior Bowl practice wrapped up on Tuesday
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News from the South - Georgia News Feed5 days ago“Very hard to believe”, locals react to arrest Lincoln County commissioner in child molestation investigation
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News from the South - Georgia News Feed6 days agoGeorgia Senate Republicans reopen probe into Fulton DA Willis. Dems deride it as waste of time. • Georgia Recorder