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Federal directive to cut $880 billion threatens Medicare and Medicaid funding
Some 400,000 Mainers rely on Medicaid for health care, and when looking at the number of people covered by Medicaid ...
Medicaid expansion improves timely lung cancer treatment and access to high-volume hospitals
A new study published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery suggests that Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act has ...
As DC looks at Medicaid cuts, NC residents worry for their quality of life
Potential federal cuts to Medicaid could leave thousands without health care overnight and slash some benefits and services.
High Point Police Officer battles rare bone cancer
High Point Officer Nick Coleman faces a rare bone cancer diagnosis, inspiring his community as they rally support with ...
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Bill would require insurance to cover breast cancer screenings that can cost $1,000 out of pocket
“When I was diagnosed with breast cancer it was because I was able to have the ultrasound in addition to the mammogram. Mine was not covered, but I could afford it. There are those that cannot ...
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North Carolina's ACA anniversary marred by Medicaid cut concerns for 640,000 residents
This week marks the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act though there are fears in North Carolina ... like Jennifer Snowhite, a cancer survivor utilizing Medicaid.
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As DC looks at Medicaid cuts, NC residents worry for their quality of life
She still advocates for health care rights across the state with the Senior Warrior Action Network through Action NC. Frankie Clark, 80, has been on Medicaid since 2001 when she was diagnosed with ...