Tag: Healthcare access
Congress’ Plan to Save Rural Hospitals: Low Adoption Rates
In early 2023, Ted Matthews made a bold decision to come out of retirement and take charge of the struggling Anson General Hospital in rural Texas, where he kickstarted his healthcare career. The hospital...
Internet and Health Care Dead Zones – KFF Health News
In a recent development, Congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump's administration have set their sights on a $42 billion infrastructure initiative launched in 2021 with the aim of providing high-speed internet access to all...
Patients Avoid Wait for Rehab Beds – Health News Update
After a devastating fall due to a patch of ice, Marc Durocher, a 75-year-old electrician, found himself at a critical juncture following a broken hip and subsequent surgery at UMass Memorial Medical Center. The...
Limited Access to Healthcare: Millions in US Lack Doctors and Telehealth
Summary: Barbara Williams, a 72-year-old diabetic living in rural Alabama, lacks access to reliable high-speed internet and quality healthcare. Williams is one of nearly 3 million Americans living in underserved areas, leading to poorer...
Proposed Medicaid Cuts: Impact on Patients, Parents, Caregivers
Medicaid Cuts: The Heart-Wrenching Impact on FamiliesIn a small town in California, the reverberations of potential Medicaid cuts are causing a stir among residents who heavily rely on the program for their healthcare needs....
Facilitating Foreign Doctors to Address Physician Shortage
In an effort to address the shortage of physicians in rural areas, an increasing number of states are streamlining the process for foreign-trained doctors to obtain medical licenses. This shift, supported by advocates, aims...
Community Clinic Workers Review Constitutional Protections Amid Immigration Raids
St. John's Community Health Clinic in South Los Angeles is buzzing with patients, but community health worker Ana Ruth Varela is concerned that the hustle and bustle may soon turn into an eerie silence....
GOP’s Medicaid Cuts Endanger Enrollees and Providers
GOP Proposals Threaten Medicaid Funding and CoverageMedicaid is facing a new wave of challenges as Republicans in Congress push for budget cuts that could severely impact the government health insurance program for disadvantaged Americans....
Southern Healthcare: HIV Access, Medicaid Expansion, Vaccination Rates – KFF Health News
In a recent discussion about healthcare in the Southern United States, journalists delved into crucial topics such as access to HIV medications, Medicaid expansion, and vaccination rates. These issues are not only significant for...
Courts Address Health Cuts in Recent Ruling
The recent ruling by the courts to address health cuts has brought a wave of relief to many who have been impacted by the Trump administration's aggressive slashes to government programs. Led by Elon...
