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How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have

How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have

Cancer is becoming increasingly common among young people, with cases slowly and steadily rising every year for the past decade. And what type of insurance adolescents and young adults have affects at what stage of cancer they’re diagnosed and how long they survive. As researchers who study cancer disparities

Minnesota lawmakers vote to end housing program amid ongoing scrutiny over fraud

(The Center Square) – Minnesota lawmakers are moving to shut down a troubled taxpayer-funded program as state and federal officials continue investigating billions of dollars in alleged fraud. The Minnesota House of Representatives unanimously voted last week to remove the Housing Stabilization Services program from state statute. The move would

State representatives speak at Missoula rally protesting cuts to Montana hospitals

A small group of residents and two state representatives gathered in front of St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula on Thursday, holding signs protesting cuts to health care as passing cars honked in support. The rally, organized by Big Sky 55+ and Social Security Works, was planned to more specifically protest

Federal Medicaid Work Requirements In Montana To Start Six Months Early

Federal Medicaid Work Requirements In Montana To Start Six Months Early

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Federal Medicaid work requirements in Montana are set to be implemented six months earlier than expected, beginning on July 1. This change could impact patient access to healthcare across the state, according to healthcare providers. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services announced that starting in

Montana DPHHS: 'all options are on the table' to close budget gap, including service cuts

Funding for the state’s social safety net could be on the chopping block as officials told lawmakers on Tuesday they are looking for ways to address budget shortfalls at the Montana health department. The 2025 Legislature, which crafts the budget for every executive agency, allocated $7.2 billion over

What’s the equivalent of a wheelchair for a person with schizophrenia? How psychiatric rehabilitation brings community into care

What’s the equivalent of a wheelchair for a person with schizophrenia? How psychiatric rehabilitation brings community into care

Imagine your dream is to get a job at the local library. You have a love for people and for books. You also have schizophrenia, a psychiatric disability that makes life in the community more challenging. You often have extreme psychological experiences. When you leave your apartment, you hear voices

Lawmakers spar over Medicare, Medicaid fraud in California, Minnesota

(The Center Square) – Leaders in the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services called out California recipients for fraudulently taking advantage of the state’s healthcare programs. Kim Brandt, deputy administrator of the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, testified before Congress on Tuesday about the investigation of fraudulent activity in