Kansas advocates push to finish Medicaid dental rate increase, request $12 million to sustain provider growth Dental providers and advocates urged the Committee on Social Services Budget to fund the final $12 million SGF to complete a Medicaid dental rate increase, arguing early gains in provider participation require continued investment to preserve access for low‑income Kansans.

Kansas advocates are rallying for a crucial $12 million to complete a Medicaid dental rate increase, fearing that without it, access to dental care for low-income families could dwindle.

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Small-business owner tells House panel expired ACA credits pushed her to cheaper, higher-deductible plan Rishanda Young, a breast cancer survivor and small-business owner, told the Ways and Means Committee that expiry of enhanced premium tax credits raised her monthly premium from $94 to $592 and forced her to downgrade to a plan with much higher deductibles and out-of-pocket exposure.

A small-business owner and breast cancer survivor revealed how the expiration of ACA tax credits skyrocketed her health insurance premium from $94 to $592, forcing her into a plan with crippling deductibles.

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Wood County plans $20M+ federally qualified health center in Wisconsin Rapids Wood County Chair Lance Plimel said the county is advancing plans for a roughly 24,000-square-foot federally qualified health center in Wisconsin Rapids, supported by ARPA funds and local partners; federal funding must be finalized before construction can begin.

Wood County is set to break ground on a $20 million federally qualified health center in Wisconsin Rapids, promising better access to essential health services for all!

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County reports $16.6M in opioid settlement funds, details recovery, naloxone and reentry spending Health officials reported Alamance County expects $16.6 million in opioid settlement funds (2022-2038) and summarized funded strategies this year including peer-support/recovery navigation ($799,279.43), naloxone distribution (4,666 doses), residential treatment, reentry housing support and a newly launched recovery court.

Alamance County is set to receive $16.6 million from opioid settlements, funding vital recovery services and innovative programs to combat addiction and support reentry.

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Oregon allocates $48M for behavioral health workforce development under SB 142 Oregon's SB 142 secures $48 million for behavioral health workforce and educational support.

Oregon's groundbreaking Senate Bill 142 is set to inject $48 million into the behavioral health workforce, aiming to tackle staffing shortages and enhance mental health services across the state.

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Federal funding supports long-term recovery from COVID impacts on public health and economy Discussion emphasizes flexibility in federal COVID funds for public health and recovery efforts.

Minnesota lawmakers are tackling the long-term impacts of COVID-19 funding, ensuring that federal dollars not only address immediate needs but also fortify public health and economic stability for years to come.

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Maryland allocates $25M for Behavioral Health and Institutional Services Maryland designates $25M to support health services and institutional operations programs.

In a bold move, Maryland's House Bill 350 is set to allocate over $25 million to enhance vital health services, raising the stakes for behavioral health support across the state.

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Montana allocates $2M for public health services in 2025 budget Montana's 2025 budget allocates $1 million annually for public health services funding.

Montana is on the brink of a healthcare revolution with House Bill 843, proposing $2 million to transform public health services for its residents!

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Arkansas Medical Sciences receives $3.2M for Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health University of Arkansas secures $3.2 million funding for health college operations in 2026.

Arkansas is poised for a healthcare revolution with House Bill 1267, which promises $5.5 million to enhance medical education and combat pressing public health challenges.

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Nonprofit Neuro Kids trains surgeons to combat childhood hydrocephalus in low resource countries Global efforts needed to combat untreated pediatric hydrocephalus and improve access to effective treatments.

A recent U.S. House Committee meeting revealed the shocking reality of untreated hydrocephalus in children, highlighting an urgent call for global action to ensure every child gets the care they desperately need.

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