Sunday, 20 September 2026
California’s generic insulin struggles to gain traction
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California’s generic insulin struggles to gain traction

California’s generic insulin program, CalRx, offers affordable insulin at $55 but faces slow adoption despite lower costs. Learn why.

By Lyra Ashworth  •  18/08/2026
Husband Kicked From Hospice for Dying Too Slowly
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Husband Kicked From Hospice for Dying Too Slowly

Husband Kicked From Hospice for Dying Too Slowly: A story of unfair treatment and family struggle as a man battles…

By Ember Pennington  •  15/08/2026
Public weighs in on opioid funds and work rules
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Public weighs in on opioid funds and work rules

New Mexico struggles to spend $100M in opioid funds due to workforce shortages and procurement delays, delaying critical treatment programs.

By Lyra Ashworth  •  14/08/2026
Federal Rule Hinders Opioid Fight
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Federal Rule Hinders Opioid Fight

Federal rules hinder opioid fight efforts, posing challenges to addressing overdose incidents with harmful substances like N-methylclonazepam.

By Ember Pennington  •  12/08/2026
Medicare Advantage firm settles billing case for $342M
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Medicare Advantage firm settles billing case for $342M

A Medicare Advantage insurer pays $342M to settle overbilling allegations, signaling stricter regulatory oversight for the program.

By Lyra Ashworth  •  10/08/2026
Opioid funds spark Capitol budget fight
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Opioid funds spark Capitol budget fight

Washington D.C. faces backlash for redirecting opioid settlement funds to Medicaid, sparking a budget battle over addiction treatment priorities.

By Lyra Ashworth  •  08/08/2026
Cyclospora cases spark fears of deadlier outbreaks
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Cyclospora cases spark fears of deadlier outbreaks

Rising Cyclospora cases highlight gaps in food safety surveillance, risking undetected deadly outbreaks amid budget cuts.

By Lyra Ashworth  •  06/08/2026
Work rules leave homeless without Medicaid
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Work rules leave homeless without Medicaid

Medicaid work rules often strip coverage from homeless individuals, exacerbating health crises and leaving vulnerable populations without essential support.

By Calloway Fairfax  •  06/08/2026
Baltimore Reimagines 911 Calls and Response Teams
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Baltimore Reimagines 911 Calls and Response Teams

Baltimore is rethinking its 911 system to send mental health professionals instead of police. Learn how the city uses opioid…

By Lyra Ashworth  •  06/08/2026