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Number of Montanans on Medicaid falls to lowest level since expansion as charity care rises

An annual Medicaid report tracking the federal and state healthcare program in Montana has been released and it shows what happened after state lawmakers and health officials changed eligibility rules for it, leading to the lowest number of enrollees since the program began. The report, “2026 Medicaid in Montana” produced

When is it the right time for organizations to evaluate their mental health solutions?

When is it the right time for organizations to evaluate their mental health solutions?

When is it the right time for organizations to evaluate their mental health solutions? Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) were once the gold standard for supporting employee mental health. But as workforce needs have evolved, and as mental health has become a business priority, the traditional EAP model hasn’t kept

How telehealth is reshaping access to mental health care in America

How telehealth is reshaping access to mental health care in America

How telehealth is reshaping access to mental health care in America As telehealth becomes a normalized part of healthcare, digital therapy platforms are helping expand access to mental health support by reducing traditional barriers such as geography, cost, and stigma. For generations, the greatest obstacle to mental health care was

France father who kept son in van faces 30 years in jail, says prosecutor

France father who kept son in van faces 30 years in jail, says prosecutor

A father who confined his child in a van for more than a year could face 30 years in jail, a French prosecutor said Wednesday, giving further details of his ordeal. Officers opened the van last week to find the boy, now nine, lying in the foetal position, malnourished and

Why Menopause Retreats Are Having A Moment In Wellness Travel

Why Menopause Retreats Are Having A Moment In Wellness Travel

More than 1 million women in the United States experience menopause each year, according to the National Institute on Aging, and many are seeking support as awareness around hormonal health grows. Rising demand for treatment has also contributed to shortages of estrogen patches and other hormone therapies, leaving some scrambling

New research discovers loneliness hurts memory in older adults

New research discovers loneliness hurts memory in older adults

By Stephen Beech Loneliness has a negative impact on the memory of older adults, according to new research. But feeling lonely doesn't accelerate brain decline, the findings suggest. Lonelier people performed worse in initial memory tests. But over the course of seven years, their ability to recall information

The mental health impact of financial stress

The mental health impact of financial stress

The mental health impact of financial stress A sharp rise in the costs of groceries, everyday products, and housing — paired with growing unemployment and worries about the economy — can keep anyone up at night. If you’re frequently concerned about money, it can affect your health, mood, and ability to