New Mexico's health care system is in a state of emergency. It's not just about mental health anymore. The entire system is crumbling. Doctors are leaving. Hospitals are struggling. And costs are skyrocketing. The state is not poor. It has money. But it's not using it wisely. Medicaid spending is o
New Mexico's Medicaid and Behavioral Health Services divisions have seen another change at the top. Alanna Dancis, the state's chief medical officer, is now stepping in as interim director after Dana Flannery's sudden resignation. This is the second leadership shift in less than two years, raising q
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked state health officials to check for possible fraud in Medicaid. This is part of a bigger plan to stop fraud in government programs. Abbott has already started two other fraud prevention projects. All three are connected. Abbott mentioned Minnesota's Medicaid fra
In 2026, Americans will see significant changes in healthcare policies. These changes started in 2025. They will affect how people get health insurance and how much they pay. Some changes will make healthcare more expensive. Others will limit who can get help paying for it. One big change is the en
A recent decision by a U. S. appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states. This move is part of a law that stops health centers from getting Medicaid money if they perform abortions. The court's decision is a big deal because it overt
Arizona's rural communities are in a tough spot when it comes to health care. The federal government recently announced a $67 million aid package for the state, but this amount is significantly lower than what other states are receiving. This is because Arizona is highly urbanized, with only 11. 5%
A big change is coming to Brooklyn's healthcare scene. Maimonides Medical Center, a private hospital that has been serving the community for a long time, is teaming up with NYC Health+Hospitals. This merger, set to happen by April 2026, is a major move to keep Maimonides afloat. Maimonides has been
In a surprising turn of events, the U. S. government has reached an agreement with nine major pharmaceutical companies. The most talked-about part of this deal is Bristol Myers Squibb's decision to provide its popular blood thinner, Eliquis, at no cost to Medicaid recipients starting next year. Thi
Rural health care is in dire need of support. A $50 billion fund is up for grabs, but states are in the dark about how it will be split. By the end of December, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) must reveal its plans for this money. Half of the fund is already earmarked, with each
Colorado is facing another tough year when it comes to money. Lawmakers are getting ready for a tough time, as the state's income is expected to drop. This means they will have to cut spending by a lot, around $850 million. They already cut $1. 2 billion this year and another $783 million over the s
