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Arizona limits medical insurance coverage for organ transplants from China

Arizona joins a handful of other states with a new law targeted at organ harvesting in China. An international tribunal found in 2019 that China has been forcibly harvesting and selling organs rom marginalized groups detained in prison camps for years — …

Rep. Juan Ciscomani and GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs proposed by Trump

By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to Medicaid, Rep. Juan Ciscomani is telling fellow Republicans he won’t support steep cuts that could hit thousands of residents in his Arizona district — “my neighbors, …

The Collateral Damage of Medicaid Work Requirements

Congressional Republicans are considering imposing work reporting requirements on Medicaid enrollees as part of the budget reconciliation process. While framed as a cost-cutting measure, Medicaid work reporting requirements only save money by creating …

Ex-Gov. Jan Brewer, other Arizona Republicans revolt against Medicaid cuts

PHOENIX (AZFamily/AP) — Former Gov. Jan Brewer is warning Congress they shouldn’t pay for President Donald Trump’s tax cut proposal with people’s lives. Brewer, who endorsed Trump in the past, urged members of Arizona’s congressional delegation to …

Hobbs vetoes Arizona bill requiring state contractors to disclose campaign contributions

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed legislation that was specifically crafted in response to allegations that her administration favored a political donor when awarding state contracts. Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1612, which would have required companies that …

CBO Report: Millions of Enrollees Would Be Dropped From Medicaid Under GOP Cuts

A new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows that major cuts to Medicaid proposed by Republicans would remove millions of enrollees from the program. Republicans have repeatedly claimed that the cuts they’ve proposed would …

Medicaid and taxes and SNAP, oh my

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. The push-pull between conservatives and more moderate-minded Republicans over …

States try to revive Medicaid work requirements, worrying some low-income Americans

More than 70 million Americans who are low-income or disabled have health insurance paid for by the state and federal government called Medicaid. The main qualification currently is that you have to make below a certain income level. But there's an …

Acentra Health Supports Utah in Securing CMS Certification for Medicaid Enterprise System Modernization

MCLEAN, Va., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acentra Health, a technology and health solutions and services company dedicated to accelerating better outcomes for its government and commercial healthcare clients and the populations they serve, today …

GOP centrists revolt against steep cuts to Medicaid and other programs in Trump's tax breaks bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to Medicaid , Rep. WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to Medicaid, Rep. Juan Ciscomani is telling fellow Republicans he won't support steep cuts that could hit thousands of residents in his Arizona district — “my neighbors, …

GOP moderates warm up to Mike Johnson’s latest Medicaid plan

Key Republican moderates said Tuesday they had grown more comfortable with a revised House GOP effort to overhaul Medicaid following an evening meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson and other leaders. Johnson needs to find near-unanimity among House …

Speaker Johnson rules out divisive Medicaid change as GOP works to find consensus on cuts

House Speaker Mike Johnson has ruled out a controversial change to Medicaid that would have scaled back federal spending that ballooned under Obamacare, a decision that calms moderate Republicans but is angering conservative lawmakers. House Republicans …

SSI Applicants: How to Find Out if You're Automatically Enrolled in Medicaid

Applying for SSI? Your application may also be treated as an application for Medicaid. Here's how to find out if you're automatically enrolled in the program.  Matt Anderson Photography/Getty Images When you apply for Supplemental Security …

Arizona hospitals could be required to ask patients about legal status

State lawmakers in Arizona are considering legislation to mandate hospitals to ask patients whether they are in the country legally. Rep. John Gillette, R-Flagstaff, noted while the proposal includes a provision to let patients know their answer would not …

Federal Funding for Disabilities Groups, Medicaid at Risk

“Whatever barriers the federal budget cuts create for you as an individual without a disability, multiply that by 10 for a person with a disability,” Garrick Scott, a disability rights leader in Athens, told Flagpole. Scott experiences these barriers …

Cuts to AHCCCS threaten Arizona’s health, economy and vulnerable families

Graham B. Johnson In Arizona, Medicaid — known as AHCCCS — is not just a budget line item. It’s a lifeline for 2 million people, including one in three children.  This program is crucial not just for those it directly covers, but for every person in our …

Arizona has recovered just 5% of taxpayer dollars lost in $2.5 billion Medicaid fraud scheme

Get AZCIR’s latest investigations and updates delivered straight into your inbox, for free. Two years after Arizona officials revealed a $2.5 billion Medicaid fraud scheme that targeted Native Americans seeking treatment for addictions, the state has …

Arizona hospitals would have to ask about immigration status under bill that passed the House

A measure that would require hospitals to track whether patients are U.S. citizens or not is nearing final action at the Capitol. The state House on Monday passed SB 1268, which would require hospitals that receive AHCCCS funds to ask patients if they are …

Centene joins in Arizona's elderly and disabled Medicaid contracts after settlement

First 5 California and First 5 San Diego Announce Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action with Family Event

First 5 California and First 5 San Diego hosted a joint event today to commemorate Stronger Starts Statewide Day of Action 2025 SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California and First 5 San Diego hosted a joint …

California Dispensaries Redefine Cannabis Retail Through Innovation and Community Engagement

818 Brands, Gradus Hollywood, and The Syndicate Tarzana Showcase Distinctive Approaches to Customer Experience and Local Connection LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California’s cannabis industry continues to …

Charitable Intentions Inspire Charitable Results at REVEL

REVEL’S Charity Carnaval in 2025 Will Support SickKids Foundation NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The REVEL Charity Carnaval has become a unique, annual tradition, hosted by REVEL REALTY INC. in support of …

Chronicle Associates Presents: Pursuit of Freedom – A Memoir of Courage and Reinvention

Chronicle Associates Presents: From Tehran to Triumph: Fariba Kalantari’s Inspiring Memoir “Pursuit of Freedom” Chronicles the Journey of Reinvention and Hope HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pursuit of Freedom: A …

Surgeon General's Warning: Social Media Risks Demand Comprehensive Youth Mental Health Support

U.S. Surgeon General warns of social media’s harm to youth mental health, urging action to curb risks like anxiety, depression, and cyberbullying. CA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on …

The Role of Hair Transplantation in Boosting Self-Esteem and Confidence – Smile Hair Clinic's Expertise

ISTANBUL, TURKEY, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hair loss is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide, and its impact goes beyond just physical appearance. It can significantly affect one’s self-esteem and confidence, leading …

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London, May 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vyvanse is a prescription medication that is used to treat ADHD symptoms, but it can be expensive and some people don't like the idea of taking a drug class medicine or stimulant medications.  For these reasons …

Akero Therapeutics présente les résultats de la 96e semaine de l’essai clinique de phase 2b SYMMETRY sur l’éfruxifermine ...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, État de Californie, 10 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ : AKRO), une société en phase clinique développant des traitements révolutionnaires pour les patients atteints de maladies métaboliques graves et dont …

Akero Therapeutics präsentiert auf dem EASL-Kongress 2025 die Ergebnisse nach 96 Wochen der klinischen Phase-IIb-Studie ...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Kalifornien, May 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), ein in der klinischen Phase tätiges Unternehmen, das bahnbrechende Therapien für Patienten mit schwerwiegenden Stoffwechselkrankheiten entwickelt, …

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New York, May 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In This Article, You’ll Discover: The growing challenges with traditional weight loss methods and why most diets fail What GLP-1 receptor agonists like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are and how they support …

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LOS ANGELES, May 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Losing weight these days can feel more difficult than ever. Despite trying countless diets, workout routines, and the latest supplements, many people still struggle with stubborn belly fat that just won't …

RPM Healthcare Applauds New York’s Medicaid Reimbursement for Remote Patient Monitoring

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RPM Healthcare proudly supports New York State Medicaid’s decision to reimburse Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services under CPT code 99457, marking a significant advancement …

RPM Healthcare Study on Stage 2 Hypertension Published in The American Journal of Managed Care

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RPM Healthcare is proud to announce the publication of its peer-reviewed study, “Effect of Remote Patient Monitoring on Stage 2 Hypertension,” in The American Journal of …

Madrigal Announces New Clinical Data Demonstrating Rezdiffra™ (resmetirom) Significantly Improved Multiple Noninvasive ...

Late-breaking results from the open-label compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c) arm of the Phase 3 MAESTRO-NAFLD-1 trial presented at the EASL Congress 65% of patients with clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) at baseline moved into lower risk …

Nurses Denounce Trump Health Policies to Celebrate Nurses Week

Nursing advocates release statement and video calling for global resistance to Trump Administration’s attacks on public health BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of nurses have signed a statement opposing …

Less Cancer Calls on Congress to Exercise Compassion as DOGE Cuts Cancer Research and Prevention Initiatives

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Less Cancer, a 501(c)3 charity working to educate the public and create proactive public policies regarding cancer and cancer prevention, is calling on Congress and the public to …

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New York City, NY, May 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It has now been proven scientifically that women may have a harder time losing weight and burning off body fat as compared to men. Doesn’t seem fair, but this is the truth.  Why this happens is because of …

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A groundbreaking discovery of a common master switch to cure Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other brain-related diseases

A breakthrough that could save millions of lives NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 21st edition of Sustainability Through Science and Technology Summit 2025 (SIPS 2025), dedicated to Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, Nobel …