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Montana WIC program supports families with resources and services

MONTANA — The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a vital resource for families across the state, offering access to healthy food, breastfeeding education and referrals to health and social services. In Montana, WIC operates through 33 agencies and more than 80 clinic sites, reaching all

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

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

Europe's 2,000-Year-Old Wellness Secret Could Solve Burnout in the U.S.

Europe's 2,000-Year-Old Wellness Secret Could Solve Burnout in the U.S.

Social prescribing may sound like a wellness buzzword, but the economic stakes are real. Social isolation among older adults is associated with $6.7 billion in excess Medicare spending annually, while stress-related absenteeism tied to loneliness costs American employers an estimated $154 billion a year. As hospitals, communities and

CDC considers more medical codes for gender transition and detransition

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention heard from medical advocacy group Do No Harm on Tuesday on adding new medical codes for patient histories of gender transition or detransition. Do No Harm has advocated for removing diversity, equity and inclusion policies from medical school

What is the cost of in-home dementia care?

What is the cost of in-home dementia care?

What is the cost of in-home dementia care? The cost of in-home dementia care typically starts at about $34 per hour, with monthly costs ranging from roughly $2,145 to more than $24,000 depending on how many hours of care are needed. Families often pay more as

Stop Beating Around the Bush — Our Sexual Wellness Education Needs Help

Stop Beating Around the Bush — Our Sexual Wellness Education Needs Help

The first semester of college brings about many changes for young adults as they navigate independence, constant academic pressure and — for some students — new, more intimate experiences. The MSU students I know are generally open to talking about sexual health, which is encouraging, but it isn’t enough on its