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Dec 25 2025HEALTH

Rural Health Funding: A Closer Look at the $50 Billion Question

Rural health care is in dire need of support. A $50 billion fund is up for grabs, but states are in the dark about how it will be split. By the end of December, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must reveal its plans for this money. Half of the fund is already earmarked, with each

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Nov 30 2025EDUCATION

Louisiana's Child Care Crisis: A Closer Look

Louisiana's child care system is in a tough spot. Many centers are struggling to stay open. This is a big problem for families and kids. High costs are making it hard for providers to keep going. Rochelle Wilcox has been in the child care business for almost 30 years. She started small, with a day

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Feb 15 2025EDUCATION

Idaho's Medical Education Shake-Up: A New Path?

Idaho is at a crossroads when it comes to medical education. The state is thinking about leaving a long-standing partnership with the University of Washington and three other states in the Western region. This partnership, known as WWAMI, has been around for 50 years and has allowed Idaho students t

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