In the heart of Maryland, local health departments (LHDs) are grappling with a funding system that seems stuck in a bygone era, unable to keep pace with the pressing demands of modern public health challenges, while counties across the state sound the alarm over a structure lacking transparency and
In a striking response to the persistent shortcomings of the federal health care system, a groundbreaking movement is taking shape across the United States, driven by the advocacy group One Payer States, which seeks to revolutionize access to medical coverage through state-level ballot measures.
The challenge of duplicate enrollments in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has quietly siphoned off billions of taxpayer dollars for years, creating a financial burden that undermines the efficiency of these critical healthcare programs. This issue arises when
Venus Williams, a tennis legend with an extraordinary career marked by seven Grand Slam titles, has recently cast a revealing light on a critical national issue that affects millions of Americans. Her decision to return to professional tennis at the age of 45, driven not by a quest for further
In a significant move for mental health care providers, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has rolled out a series of updates to the Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for fiscal year 2026. These changes, detailed in a recent final rule,
In the heart of Harare, a detained woman at Chikurubi Female Prison has brought a critical human rights issue to light, challenging the very foundation of healthcare access for pregnant inmates in Zimbabwe. Melissa Messe Chiyangwa, currently held on theft charges, has filed an urgent petition with
