by Jessica Casebolt | Jul 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Johns Hopkins University’s medical school is set to become tuition-free for the majority of students starting this fall, thanks to a landmark $1 billion donation from billionaire Mike Bloomberg. This unprecedented gift aims to alleviate financial burdens on...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jun 24, 2024 | Payers, Tea Leaves, Uncategorized
Florida’s Medicaid spending on emergency health care for undocumented migrants has significantly decreased following Governor Ron DeSantis’ crackdown on illegal immigration, coinciding with his presidential campaign efforts. DeSantis’ legislation...
by Jessica Casebolt | Jun 24, 2024 | Access & Coverage, Tea Leaves, Uncategorized
A federal appeals court recently ruled that health insurers must uphold the Affordable Care Act’s mandate to cover certain preventive services like cancer screenings and behavioral counseling without cost-sharing. The decision, seen as pivotal, maintains the...
by Jessica Casebolt | May 31, 2024 | Mental Health, Tea Leaves, Uncategorized
Research published on Thursday reveals a concerning trend: diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among college students more than doubled between 2017 and 2022, with prevalence rising from 3.4 percent to 7.5 percent during this period. The study, which...
by Jessica Casebolt | May 24, 2024 | Access & Coverage, Tea Leaves, Uncategorized
Arizona doctors can now legally provide abortions in California for Arizona patients needing to travel out of state for care. The bill, titled Senate Bill 233, allows Arizona abortion providers to be quickly approved for work in California. It was introduced by Newsom...
by Jessica Casebolt | Mar 11, 2024 | Access & Coverage, Tea Leaves, Uncategorized
California will become the first state to offer health insurance for all undocumented immigrants. Starting January 1, all undocumented immigrants, regardless of age, became qualified for Medi-Cal, California’s version of the federal Medicaid program for people...
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