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Hundreds of Rural Hospitals at Risk Amid Healthcare Affordability Crisis

Hundreds of rural hospitals nationwide face closure as Medicaid cuts and ACA premium hikes leave more Americans uninsured.

‘Eureka Day’ Enjoys Revival Amid an America Polarized By Vaccine Policy

Jonathan Spector’s 2016 play ‘Eureka Day’ is enjoying a revival across the US, as the nation grapples with vaccine policy.

California Prop. 44 Pits Health Care Groups Against Union

Prop. 44 would require community clinics to spend at least 90% of their annual revenue on patient care and related services.

His Health Care Premium Is Going up 1500%. Experts Say He Has Few Options.

Under the GOP spending package HR1, nonresident immigrants with few exceptions will no longer receive federal health care subsidies beginning in 2027.
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California Sues Trump Administration on New Public Charge Rule

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a multi-state coalition which is suing the Trump Administration to stop implementation of public charge, which begins Sept. 18.

New Work Requirements Put Food Aid at Risk for Thousands in Riverside County

A year after passage of the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act organizers in Riverside, Calif. say demand for food aid has risen sharply.

A Three-Year-Old Tries to Cope Without his Beloved Papi

When a parent is taken away by ICE, a child’s world implodes. The long-term consequences include depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

How Much Did We Learn From School Closures During the Covid-19 Pandemic?

As students return to school, it’s easy to forget that six years ago, Covid-19 disrupted this annual ritual more than at any other time in our history.

Major Medi-Cal Changes Are Coming in 2027 — What Enrollees Need to Know

The most significant changes to Medi-Cal in years are coming next year, and officials urge the 14 million Californians enrolled to prepare.

Rising Health Costs Are Forcing More Americans to Forego Care

Health insurance premiums are expected to rise again in 2027, by at least 15%, after a 25% hike last year, notes Families USA.

GLP-1 Drugs Show Promise, But Researchers Question Lifelong Use, Prescriptions for Children, and Cost Barriers

Many patients cannot afford deductibles or copays for medications that can otherwise cost $900 to $1,300 per month.