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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:21:09 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/can-medicaid-fix-black-womens-postpartum-health-crisis-222893-1.htm A new study out of Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that brates of uninsurance among Black women in the postpartum period dropped ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/can-medicaid-fix-black-womens-postpartum-health-crisis-222893-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-does-health-insurance-churn-worsen-diabetes-outcomes-222809-1.htm A recent study from Oregon Health (and) Science University highlights how binterruptions in health insurance can significantly affect individuals living ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-does-health-insurance-churn-worsen-diabetes-outcomes-222809-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/health-insurance-giants-face-congress-over-soaring-medical-bills-222258-1.htm bHealth insurer chief executives, facing bipartisan congressional frustration over soaring medical costs/b, attempted to place the blame on hospitals and drug makers during Thursday hearings.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/health-insurance-giants-face-congress-over-soaring-medical-bills-222258-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/americans-recognize-obesity-as-a-chronic-treatable-disease-221718-1.htm Nearly btwo-thirds of adults in the United States (63%)/b now understand that bobesity is a chronic disease/b rather than a personal shortcoming, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/americans-recognize-obesity-as-a-chronic-treatable-disease-221718-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-medicaid-rollback-affecting-opioid-treatment-access-221148-1.htm A new RAND study found that the bexpiration of pandemic-era Medicaid enrollment policies had significant consequences for medlinkopioid use disorder/medlink treatment.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-medicaid-rollback-affecting-opioid-treatment-access-221148-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-hidden-cost-of-gun-injuries-pushing-trauma-centers-to-the-brink-221126-1.htm Between 2016 and 2021, the first round of bhospital care for firearm-related injuries cost the U.S. health system an estimated (Dollor) 7.7 billion. /b The ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-hidden-cost-of-gun-injuries-pushing-trauma-centers-to-the-brink-221126-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/medicare-could-save-36-billion-without-harming-senior-care-220629-1.htm A new study reveals that Medicare and older adults collectively spend (Dollor) 4.4 billion each year on medical care that offers little to no clinical benefit ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/medicare-could-save-36-billion-without-harming-senior-care-220629-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/medicaid-expands-access-to-lifesaving-naloxone-across-40-states-220268-1.htm A recent study revealed that health plans in 40 states and Washington, DC now include coverage for at least one type of the bopioid overdose reversal drug medlinknaloxone/medlink.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/medicaid-expands-access-to-lifesaving-naloxone-across-40-states-220268-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-overlooked-medicare-benefit-that-could-slash-cancer-drug-bills-219742-1.htm Until recently, Medicare patients often faced over (Dollor) 10,000 in yearly out-of-pocket costs for essential medlinkoral cancer/medlink medications. But ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-overlooked-medicare-benefit-that-could-slash-cancer-drug-bills-219742-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-do-low-income-diabetics-face-coverage-gaps-219621-1.htm Low-income adults with medlinkdiabetes/medlink often experience gaps in bhealth insurance coverage-especially those with more complex health needs, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-do-low-income-diabetics-face-coverage-gaps-219621-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/trump-freezes-funding-for-federal-family-planning-program-219440-1.htm In yet another freeze on funding, the Trump administration has decided to freeze the (Dollor) 35 million b'Title X funding '/b for Planned Parenthood affiliates ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/trump-freezes-funding-for-federal-family-planning-program-219440-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/medicare-patients-lacking-adequate-end-of-life-cancer-care-218998-1.htm A study analyzing Medicare records found that many Medicare patients with advanced medlinkcancer/medlink undergo aggressive treatment, often at the cost of supportive care (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/medicare-patients-lacking-adequate-end-of-life-cancer-care-218998-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-hipaa-guidelines-set-to-improve-cybersecurity-in-healthcare-218924-1.htm The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has introduced a proposed rule to update the HIPAA (Health ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-hipaa-guidelines-set-to-improve-cybersecurity-in-healthcare-218924-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/universal-healthcare-2030-rwandas-bold-plan-to-transform-healthcare-218788-1.htm Rwanda presented its comprehensive plan for advancing towards universal health coverage by 2030. bThe launch coincided with the unveiling of Mission ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/universal-healthcare-2030-rwandas-bold-plan-to-transform-healthcare-218788-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/medicaid-coverage-linked-to-increased-post-transplant-risks-for-heart-recipients-218721-1.htm New study reveals a connection between socioeconomic disadvantage, Medicaid insurance, and lower survival rates after medlinkheart transplantation/medlink.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/medicaid-coverage-linked-to-increased-post-transplant-risks-for-heart-recipients-218721-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-medicare-advantage-impacts-cancer-drug-costs-for-patients-218584-1.htm A new study on high-cost drug use in colorectal and non-small cell lung cancer patients found that those with Medicare Advantage plans received less expensive ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-medicare-advantage-impacts-cancer-drug-costs-for-patients-218584-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indias-low-insurance-penetration-the-role-of-18-gst-218571-1.htm The b18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on medlinkhealth/medlink and term insurance premiums/b continues to be a concern, with many experts and ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/indias-low-insurance-penetration-the-role-of-18-gst-218571-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/medicare-advantage-dental-plans-more-gaps-than-care-218435-1.htm Medicare Advantage, the bcommercialized version of Medicare that provides benefits beyond traditional Medicare/b, like medlinkdental insurance/medlink, is becoming increasingly popular.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/medicare-advantage-dental-plans-more-gaps-than-care-218435-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/medicaid-expansion-boosts-cancer-care-in-aggressive-breast-cancer-217748-1.htm Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is associated with better outcomes for patients with hormone receptor (HR)-negative, human epidermal ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/medicaid-expansion-boosts-cancer-care-in-aggressive-breast-cancer-217748-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/asthma-care-for-children-medicaid-acos-falling-short-217658-1.htm Medicaid's Accountable Care Organizations ACOs failed to significantly improve asthma care for children during their initial three-year period, revealed study published in iJAMA Pediatrics/i.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/asthma-care-for-children-medicaid-acos-falling-short-217658-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/dental-vision-and-hearing-care-gaps-in-medicare-coverage-217542-1.htm Despite being enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, lower-income adults face more difficulty paying for dental, vision, and hearing services than higher-income ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/dental-vision-and-hearing-care-gaps-in-medicare-coverage-217542-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/world-health-organization-who-urges-global-health-policy-overhaul-217332-1.htm To reduce the growing rates of medlinkobesity/medlink and medlinknoncommunicable diseases/medlink, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged nations ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/world-health-organization-who-urges-global-health-policy-overhaul-217332-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/affordable-care-act-linked-to-improved-colon-cancer-care-217323-1.htm The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has improved medlinkcolon cancer/medlink care for many patients in Pennsylvania, including those who are non-white, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/affordable-care-act-linked-to-improved-colon-cancer-care-217323-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/indias-ayushman-bharat-pm-jay-expands-to-cover-all-senior-citizens-217236-1.htm India's Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY (!--ref1--), the largest medlinkhealth insurance/medlink scheme globally, has now extended its benefits to all citizens aged 70 and above.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/indias-ayushman-bharat-pm-jay-expands-to-cover-all-senior-citizens-217236-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/niti-aayogs-blueprint-for-swift-public-health-crisis-response-217228-1.htm NITI Aayog has released a report outlining an action plan for quick and effective responses to public health crises and pandemics. The blueprint focuses ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/niti-aayogs-blueprint-for-swift-public-health-crisis-response-217228-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/gst-councils-bold-move-to-slash-taxes-on-insurance-and-cancer-drugs-217227-1.htm The GST Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has formed a Group of Ministers to evaluate reducing GST rates on life and health insurance, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/gst-councils-bold-move-to-slash-taxes-on-insurance-and-cancer-drugs-217227-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/post-pandemic-blues-call-for-simpler-medicaid-enrollment-216913-1.htm Millions of Americans who gained Medicaid coverage during the medlinkCOVID-19 pandemic/medlink have lost their benefits since March 2023 due to the ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/post-pandemic-blues-call-for-simpler-medicaid-enrollment-216913-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/strong-insurance-laws-ensure-kids-access-mental-health-care-216804-1.htm A new study finds that mandating mental and behavioral medlinkhealth insurance/medlink coverage for children significantly improves access to care.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/strong-insurance-laws-ensure-kids-access-mental-health-care-216804-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/medicare-should-cover-driving-assessments-for-seniors-216803-1.htm In 2020, nearly 48 million licensed drivers were over the age of 65. In this age group, car crashes resulted in 7,480 fatalities and 149,881 non-fatal injuries.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/medicare-should-cover-driving-assessments-for-seniors-216803-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ayushman-bharat-347-cr-cards-29000-hospitals-onboard-216680-1.htm By June, over 34.7 crore Ayushman cards had been issued and more than 29,000 hospitals empanelled under the medlinkAyushman Bharat/medlink (!--ref1--) ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ayushman-bharat-347-cr-cards-29000-hospitals-onboard-216680-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/transformative-growth-in-indian-hospitals-216505-1.htm The Indian hospital sector's market cap skyrocketed from Rs 375 billion in FY20 to Rs 3.5 trillion in FY24, driven by better pricing, increased insurance, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/transformative-growth-in-indian-hospitals-216505-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/budget-2024-government-to-propose-changes-to-insurance-laws-216418-1.htm In a significant move towards achieving 'Insurance for All by 2047', the government is set to introduce a bill seeking amendments to the Insurance Act, 1938, during the upcoming Budget session.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/budget-2024-government-to-propose-changes-to-insurance-laws-216418-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/medicaid-unwinding-coverage-disruptions-and-access-challenges-216228-1.htm A survey of low-income adults in Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas revealed that one in eight respondents who had enrolled in Medicaid at some ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/medicaid-unwinding-coverage-disruptions-and-access-challenges-216228-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/concerns-loom-for-future-of-medicare-among-three-in-four-americans-under-65-215976-1.htm Concerns regarding Medicare's potential insolvency among those under 65 have heightened, with 73% now expressing apprehension about its availability when ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/concerns-loom-for-future-of-medicare-among-three-in-four-americans-under-65-215976-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/insurance-hurdles-for-teen-diabetes-and-obesity-treatments-215906-1.htm Frequently, health insurance providers reject coverage for newly developed medications targeting medlinkobesity/medlink and medlinktype 2 diabetes/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/insurance-hurdles-for-teen-diabetes-and-obesity-treatments-215906-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/ayush-ministrys-drive-affordable-healthcare-via-insurance-sensitization-215855-1.htm The Ministry of Ayush (!--ref1--) revealed plans to initiate a sensitization program targeting executive officials of insurance companies and Ayush hospital owners.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/ayush-ministrys-drive-affordable-healthcare-via-insurance-sensitization-215855-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/affordable-care-act-enhances-access-to-cancer-care-215624-1.htm The expansion of insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) correlated with a rise in patient admissions to accredited cancer hospitals in Pennsylvania (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/affordable-care-act-enhances-access-to-cancer-care-215624-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/improving-healthcare-access-through-ayushman-bharat-health-accounts-215393-1.htm The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare delivered a compelling explanation on the pivotal role of Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) (!--ref1--) ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/improving-healthcare-access-through-ayushman-bharat-health-accounts-215393-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/medicaid-expansion-and-pregnancy-outcomes-in-gestational-diabetes-215158-1.htm The Affordable Care Act (ACA) seeks to enhance healthcare accessibility, yet its impact on maternal and newborn health in women with medlinkgestational ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/medicaid-expansion-and-pregnancy-outcomes-in-gestational-diabetes-215158-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/unmasking-the-true-scale-of-medicare-fraud-214896-1.htm National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association reports that Medicare experiences intermittent compromises due to fraudulent insurance claims, enabling full-time ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/unmasking-the-true-scale-of-medicare-fraud-214896-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/medicares-telehealth-cut-raises-patient-access-concerns-214152-1.htm A draft recommendation aiming to eliminate Medicare funding for initial telehealth consultations with non-GP specialists is raising concerns about restricted ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/medicares-telehealth-cut-raises-patient-access-concerns-214152-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-crucial-is-medicaid-for-adults-living-with-down-syndrome-213945-1.htm Adults with medlinkDown syndrome/medlink exhibit more consistent enrollment in Medicaid, alongside higher expenses and utilization of services, when ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-crucial-is-medicaid-for-adults-living-with-down-syndrome-213945-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/health-insurance-gap-25-of-low-income-older-americans-uninsured-213495-1.htm Twenty-five percent of low-income patients seeking care at community health centers remain without insurance coverage upon reaching the medlinkage of ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/health-insurance-gap-25-of-low-income-older-americans-uninsured-213495-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/1-in-5-medicare-recipients-travel-over-50-miles-for-neurologist-visits-213479-1.htm Approximately 20% of Medicare beneficiaries journey over 50 miles each way to visit a neurologist, a medical specialist specializing in medlinkbrain/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/1-in-5-medicare-recipients-travel-over-50-miles-for-neurologist-visits-213479-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-visible-toll-affordability-crisis-in-health-212530-1.htm Visibly malnourished poor reveal their lack of access to better health, just as the obese indicate the "cost" of their health, with healthcare expenses for obesity in India projected to reach (Dollor) 8.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-visible-toll-affordability-crisis-in-health-212530-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/wider-access-to-health-insurance-via-medicaid-expansion-improved-cardiac-care-212353-1.htm medlinkMedicaid/medlink expansion provision of the Affordable Care Act to more people enhanced patient outcomes, prevention measures and screening access (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/wider-access-to-health-insurance-via-medicaid-expansion-improved-cardiac-care-212353-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/medicaid-telemedicine-coverage-enhances-healthcare-access-212076-1.htm Medicaid telemedicine coverage is linked to meaningful growth in medlinktelemedicine/medlink use and increased healthcare access, according to a study ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/medicaid-telemedicine-coverage-enhances-healthcare-access-212076-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/uncovering-the-differences-between-medicaid-reimbursement-for-mental-health-211235-1.htm In United States among different cities, medical reimbursement for the same medlinkmental health/medlink treatment was found to vary dramatically.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/uncovering-the-differences-between-medicaid-reimbursement-for-mental-health-211235-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-do-few-medicaid-participating-physicians-provide-long-term-contraception-care-210955-1.htm 1 in 10 Medicaid patients receive long-acting birth control methods such as IUDs and implants from their primary care physicians, revealed study published in iJAMA Health Forum.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-do-few-medicaid-participating-physicians-provide-long-term-contraception-care-210955-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/medicaid-expansion-decreases-disparities-in-preventable-hospital-visits-210845-1.htm Medicaid-benefit eligibility being expanded to cover all people earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty line decreased Black-white disparities ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/medicaid-expansion-decreases-disparities-in-preventable-hospital-visits-210845-1.htm