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Trump administration halts $259M in Medicaid funds to Minnesota

(The Center Square) - The Trump administration will halt approximately $259 million in federal funds from Medicaid in Minnesota, Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday. Vance, alongside Administrator for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz, cited concerns of fraud for the pause in payments. Oz said the exact

Red and blue states want to limit AI in insurance; Trump wants to limit states

It’s the rare policy question that unites Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida and the Democratic-led Maryland government against President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California: How should health insurers use AI? Regulating artificial intelligence, especially its use by health insurers, is becoming a politically divisive

Wyoming wants to make five-year federal rural health funding last ‘forever’

Wyoming wants to make five-year federal rural health funding last ‘forever’

Wyoming officials say they have a plan to make five years of upcoming grants from a new $50 billion federal rural health program last “forever.” The state could tackle rural health issues long into the future by investing its awards from the Rural Health Transformation Program, the director of Wyoming’

When is it time to consider respite care?

When is it time to consider respite care?

When is it time to consider respite care? There is a growing recognition of the challenges faced by 53 million American family caregivers, with mental health issues being a top concern. Being a caregiver to a loved one is a rewarding but exhausting task. Respite care is one of the

What to know about hair loss on weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy

What to know about hair loss on weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy

What to know about hair loss on weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy A few months into GLP-1 treatment, many patients encounter an unexpected and distressing side effect: significant hair loss. While alarming, medical experts say this shedding is typically temporary and linked to rapid weight loss rather

The unglamorous nutrient suddenly winning the hearts of Gen Z

The recently published Dataessentials 2026 Food Trends Report finds more than half of American consumers are interested in high-fiber foods and drinks. For Generation Z, interest jumps to 60%, driven by concerns for whole body wellness and social media trends. For decades, dietary fiber was the ultimate nutrition wallflower.

Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios — and the research backs them up

Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios — and the research backs them up

Since nursing contract negotiations heated up in January 2026 at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh and at UPMC Altoona, the debate shifted from standard wage disputes to a more fundamental question of patient safety: the nurse-to-patient ratio. The New York State Nurses Association’s approach has become