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Medicaid Unwinding Shifts Texas ED Payer Mix

Emily, a nurse at a bustling Texas emergency department (ED), watches as another wave of young patients comes through the doors. She has noticed a change lately: more of these children arrive without insurance. As she prepares to help a young boy struggling to breathe, she wonders how hospitals like hers will cope with the […]

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Next Week in Public Health, August 22, 2025

Hello. That’s it. I don’t have much interesting commentary this week. I did learn a new word, though — presenteeism. Check out some of the latest research on presenteesism below. And what’s going on in the news How the pandemic shaped presenteeism trends between healthcare and non-healthcare workers using the Korean working conditions surveys (2010 […]

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Public Health News Round Up, July 4, 2025

Not a good day! Let me flag a few things we’ve published recently. Destined to Suffer. How Prosperity Theology Is Shaping U.S. Health Policy. There has long been a history in America of bootstraps, Calvinism, and “deserves.” People with good health have been blessed and thus deserve care. People without should bear their cross. And […]

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Analytics

By the $: Medicaid Cuts

Using data from Kaiser Permanente, I mapped the projected loss of Medicaid funds by state. Note that no data is available for Mississippi and West Virginia, though these states tend to rank at the bottom of most health indicators. And here it is per capita. Here is a list of medications from GoodRx that cost […]

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Public Health News Update, June 2, 2025

A little late today. That’s cause JUNE IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER. Act Now—Transform Public Health with Your Support! Subscribe free to This Week in Public Health for weekly, expert-curated insights and actionable updates. As a fully self-funded platform, your subscription and shares sustain our vital mission. ⚡ Time is critical! Share this blog now […]

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Public Health News Round Up, May 21, 2025

A little late today. Apologies! Act Now—Transform Public Health with Your Support! Subscribe free to This Week in Public Health for weekly, expert-curated insights and actionable updates. As a fully self-funded platform, your subscription and shares sustain our vital mission. ⚡ Time is critical! Share this blog now and empower others to join our independent […]

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Public Health News Round Up, May 5, 2025

We have been working on really long blog on the recent budget proposal. We hope to have it up today… Be a Changemaker—Support Independent Public Health! Stay informed with the latest developments and actionable strategies. Your free subscription directly supports our self-funded mission to deliver crucial updates weekly. 💡 Every moment counts! Share now and […]

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Public Health News Round Up, April 2, 2025

In case you missed the massacre yesterday, here’s the 411. Help us keep the lights on by subscribing to our weekly science newsletter. It’s free. But if you want to pay for something, we’ve got our article feed, too!) RFK Jr. Launches Bloodbath at Health Department in Mass Layoffs Amid sweeping political upheavals, major shake-ups at […]

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Public Health News Round Up, March 26, 2025

Make a Difference Immediately—Subscribe and Amplify! Public health urgently needs informed advocates like you. Subscribe for free to our independently-funded weekly newsletter packed with expert insights and actionable opportunities. 🚀 Don’t hesitate! Share today and help us build a healthier, informed future! 5 things to know as Dr. Oz gets one step closer to leading Medicare […]

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Public Health News Round Up, March 24, 2025

Time is Running Out—Sustain Public Health Today! Receive trusted insights that empower you to make immediate community impacts. Our fully independent, self-funded work depends on your subscription. 🔥 Your action matters—share this blog right now to expand our critical network of changemakers! CT wants to cut off weight loss drug payments for some residents. They […]

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Public Health News Roundup, March 10, 2025

We got our eyes on a bunch of things heading into this week, especially with a potential government shutdown and RIF (i.e., “Reduction in Force” an acronymic way of saying, “layoffs and firings.” Act Now – Transform Public Health Today! Don’t wait—join the movement shaping the future of public health. Subscribe for free to get […]

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Policy

Imagine this: You’ve just endured a medical emergency, and as you’re recovering, a staggering bill lands in your mailbox. Until recently, this scenario was far too common for Americans seeking emergency care. Enter the No Surprises Act (NSA)—a law enacted to protect patients from unexpected, out-of-network medical bills and introduce a new system for resolving […]

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