A 40-year-old law requires ERs to treat everyone—unless they opt out
For 40 years, U.S. emergency departments have been barred from turning away patients who cannot pay.
Jun 30, 2026
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UnitedHealth, Humana and CVS denied post-hospital care at some of the highest rates
The three largest Medicare Advantage insurers turned down requests for post-hospital care at some of the highest rates among major plans, a federal watchdog has found.
Jun 24, 2026
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Indiana takes on powerful hospitals by capping prices they charge employers
Tired of watching its employers struggle to afford the cost of health care, Republican-controlled Indiana is trying a traditionally liberal tactic to control costs: setting government price controls on hospitals.
Jun 23, 2026
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Americans are hungry for information and policies around ultra-processed foods, study shows
If your social media feed has suddenly filled with content about ultra-processed foods (UPFs), you're far from alone. Since the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services tasked federal agencies last year with developing ...
Jun 23, 2026
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Study: Food security varies widely across US ethnic groups
American Indians and Alaska Natives living below the poverty line face sharply higher rates of food insecurity than other impoverished adults—nearly 4 in 10 lack consistent access to a healthy diet.
Jun 17, 2026
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Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out
The Trump administration has issued final rules on how states should ensure that millions of Medicaid enrollees prove they're working or completing other activities, such as job training, volunteering or being enrolled in ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Thrifty food plan costs vary widely across US regions and cities
A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior examined how the cost of the USDA's Thrifty Food Plan (TFP), which serves as the basis for determining maximum SNAP benefits, varied across geographic regions, ...
Jun 13, 2026
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The number of uninsured Californians could double by 2030
California's ranks of uninsured residents could nearly double in the next four years—to nearly 4.6 million people—because of deep federal cuts to Medicaid and dramatic changes in federal and state policy, according to a new ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Online grocery shopping could bring more fresh produce to New York's SNAP families
The high cost of fresh fruits and vegetables and the need to restock them frequently can be barriers to healthy eating for low-income families. New research shows that online grocery shopping, combined with incentive programs, ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Millions on Medicaid may soon have to prove they're working to keep coverage
The Trump administration has published new rules on who can qualify for Medicaid coverage, including requirements that many recipients work or attend school.
Jun 3, 2026
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