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By Ember Pennington  •  August 7, 2026
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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…

By Lyra Ashworth  •  08/08/2026
Listen to the Latest KFF Health News Minute
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Listen to the Latest KFF Health News Minute

Listen to the KFF Health News Minute for a weekly summary of major medical developments. Download the latest…

By Ember Pennington  •  07/08/2026
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…

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…

By Lyra Ashworth  •  06/08/2026
Disabled People Fear Loss of Legal Protections
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Disabled People Fear Loss of Legal Protections

Disabled people fear loss of legal protections after DOJ opinion rolls back community-based services rights.

By Calloway Fairfax  •  05/08/2026
AI Helps Boost Medicaid Enrollment Amid Concerns
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AI Helps Boost Medicaid Enrollment Amid Concerns

AI helps boost medicaid enrollment amid concerns, improving coverage for many individuals like Vanesa Barahona, with assistance from…

By Calloway Fairfax  •  04/08/2026
Nurses Use Interviews and Receipts to Track Cyclospora Outbreak
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Nurses Use Interviews and Receipts to Track Cyclospora Outbreak

Nurses use interviews and receipts to track the cyclospora outbreak. See how they track over 900 sickened people…

By Calloway Fairfax  •  04/08/2026
Millions Leave Obamacare Due to Fraud Crackdown
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Millions Leave Obamacare Due to Fraud Crackdown

Millions leave Obamacare due to fraud crackdown efforts, causing enrollment to decline significantly this year.

By Ember Pennington  •  03/08/2026
Rural Hospitals Test Lifeline Under New Law
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Rural Hospitals Test Lifeline Under New Law

Rural hospitals face a critical lifeline test under the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Discover how this…

By Calloway Fairfax  •  03/08/2026