California is in a tough spot. The state has a $12 billion hole in its budget. To fill it, Governor Gavin Newsom and lawmakers had to make some hard choices. One of the biggest changes? Rolling back healthcare for low-income immigrants without legal status. Starting in 2026, California will stop ta
In the U. S. , parents and babies often visit different hospitals for care. This can make it tough to gather all the needed health info for research. Linking electronic health records (EHR) from various places could help. But how can this be done while keeping everyone's privacy safe? Researchers h
Diabetes is becoming more common. It's important to find new ways to help people manage it. This study looks at a special program. It uses mobile health tools and a team of health workers. The goal is to see if this program can help people with diabetes. It also checks if it can save money for the h
In the Netherlands, many caregivers in long-term care homes know about and use tricks to help Parkinson's patients move around better. A recent survey asked 130 healthcare workers about these tricks, often called compensation strategies. These strategies help patients with walking and getting aroun
Life on the streets is tough, and staying healthy is an uphill battle for many. People without homes face a lot of health problems. A new program called PHOENIx is trying to change that. It connects pharmacists with groups that help the homeless. The idea is simple. Pharmacists who can prescribe me
In China, hospitals are quickly adopting new technologies. Generative AI is one of them. But how do the people in charge feel about it? That's what a recent study tried to find out. The study looked at senior leaders in hospitals. These leaders play a big role in deciding whether to use AI. But bef
The Supreme Court made a big decision recently. They said that a key part of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, is still good to go. This means that around 150 million people can keep getting free preventive services. The court voted 6-3 in favor of this. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices
Republicans in the Senate are trying to fix a huge problem with a tiny solution. They want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid, a program that helps millions of Americans get healthcare. This could hurt many people, especially those in rural areas who rely on Medicaid to keep their hospitals open. So
In 2021, a big change happened with Medicaid. The American Rescue Plan let states give pregnancy Medicaid coverage for 12 months after birth. This is a huge deal for new parents. But how is this new rule working out? No one really knows yet. Medicaid is a big help for many people. It pays for healt
People often go to emergency rooms for minor health problems. This is a big issue. It clogs up the ER. It makes everyone wait longer. A solution? General Practice-led urgent care practices. These are near ERs. They help sort patients. Some folks think they need the ER. They want lots of tests. But d
