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Court Filings Reveal Medicaid Patient Data Was Improperly Shared with ICE, Then Forwarded to Palantir's Deportation App

Court filings revealed July 17 that Medicaid data on millions of Americans was improperly shared with ICE, then sent to Palantir's ELITE deportation app. Here's what enrollees need to know.

Medical Daily

Voters are split as GOP focuses on fraud

Republicans in Congress have spent the past year sounding an alarm over waste, fraud and abuse in government health care programs with a midterm-focused message that cutting fraud will help lower consumers’ costs. While many voters say that soaring health care costs are a top issue for the approaching elections,…

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Medicaid Denials Hit Disabled Americans as $768 Million Deloitte Systems Fail, Investigation Finds

Disabled Americans were wrongly denied Medicaid by Deloitte-run eligibility systems, a KFF investigation found, as states race to add work requirement checks to error-prone software.

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FDA Expands CRISPR Gene Therapy Casgevy to Children as Young as 2 with Sickle Cell Disease

FDA approved Casgevy CRISPR gene therapy for children as young as 2 with sickle cell disease on July 1, 2026. Here's what families need to know about this milestone.

Medical Daily

6 Home Health Costs Medicare Usually Leaves to Families

Navigating the complexities of healthcare coverage, especially Medicare, can feel like a daunting task. It becomes even more stressful when you or a loved one...

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ICE Shared Improperly Disclosed Medicaid Data for Immigration Enforcement, Court Filing Says

The latest disclosures come weeks after U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria temporarily halted further data sharing for immigration enforcement

Latin Times

Drug Overdose Deaths Fell 13.2% in One Year, but 69,000 Americans Still Died and Policy Shifts Could Reverse the Gains

CDC projects 69,147 overdose deaths for the 12 months ending January 2026, a 13.2% decline. Here's what drove the drop and what experts say could reverse it.

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What Allegheny County’s new court-ordered mental health treatment program can and can’t do

Pittsburgh-area courts have a new tool for people in mental health crisis: the power to order treatment instead of incarceration or hospitalization.

The Conversation

High school math teacher seeks to win US House seat in Minnesota by emphasizing affordability

Democrat Jake Johnson is running against Brad Finstad, who has held his seat in Minnesota’s first district since 2022

The Guardian - US

2.6 million lost insurance after ACA cut

Consequences of lost coverage often appear later in doctors’ offices, emergency rooms and family budgets

Salon

Elizabeth Warren Says Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Hands '$1 Trillion+' in Tax Breaks to the Top 1%

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized President Donald Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill," arguing that the legislation shifts significant financial benefits toward wealthy Americans while reducing funding for key safety-net programs.

Benzinga

Trump’s deep public health cuts hinder response to record US cyclosporiasis outbreak

Experts say layoffs, reduced disease surveillance and Medicaid cuts have made the foodborne parasite more difficult to track and contain

The Guardian - US

7 Long-Term Care Costs Medicare Usually Does Not Cover

Planning for retirement often means thinking about Medicare, but many people are surprised to learn that it does not pay for most long-term care needs. That misunderstanding can lead to unexpected bills that strain savings and place financial pressure on family members. While Medicare covers medically necessary care in certain…

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New Medicaid Research Shows Why Provider Access Belongs in Retirement Location Decisions

Choosing a retirement destination often starts with dreams of sunshine, quiet mornings, lower taxes, and a backyard that finally gets the attention it deserves. But new Medicaid research highlights a practical detail that deserves a spot near the top of the checklist: healthcare provider access. A charming small town may…

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4.8 Million Americans Have Lost Health Insurance After ACA Subsidies Expired, Urban Institute Confirms

ACA enhanced subsidies expired Dec. 31, 2025. Urban Institute confirms 4.8 million now uninsured — a 21% rise. What lost coverage means and what to do now.

International Business Times UK

Bernie Sanders Explodes at Scott Bessent Over $700 Billion Medicaid Cuts During Explosive Senate Clash

Bernie Sanders confronts Scott Bessent over proposed Medicaid cuts and estate tax breaks, questioning the fairness of prioritising tax relief for the wealthy over healthcare funding.

Medical Daily

Medicaid Work Requirements Take Effect in December 2026: What 7.6 Million Enrollees Need to Know Now

Medicaid work requirements hit their December 2026 deadline. RAND projects 7.6 million could lose coverage. What every enrollee needs to know and do now.

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New Medicaid Study Finds Higher Payments to Psychiatrists May Lower Overall Healthcare Costs

For years, debates over Medicaid spending have centered on one question: Does paying doctors more simply increase healthcare costs? New research suggests the answer may...

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Long-Term Care Insurance Alternatives: How to Craft a Flexible Plan to Help Cover Future Health Needs

Rising premiums, fewer options and limited benefits can make a long-term care policy hard to find and hard to afford. There are alternatives to cover the costs.

International Business Times UK

MAGA Rep Tells Vulnerable Republicans to 'Quit Being Scared' and Cut Health Care for War Funding

A vulnerable MAGA Congressman is urging fellow Republicans to 'quit being scared' and back fresh health care cuts to bankroll Trump's $70 billion Pentagon package and SAVE America voting bill.

The Independent UK

States are pushing to name and shame major companies that have employees on Medicaid

‘Taxpayers deserve transparency about which large employers are shifting their healthcare costs onto the public’

Salon

Maine Senate race may pivot on abortion

Democrats say Collins' actions undermine her stated support for reproductive rights

Medical Daily

States Have Until October 2027 to Fix SNAP Error Rates, with Reviews That Could Trigger Penalties Already Underway

USDA released SNAP error rates June 24, 2026. States above 6% face cost-sharing starting October 2027. Maryland at 13.08% could owe $240M. This year's data still counts.

Medical Daily

Some Family Caregivers Could Lose Up to $20 an Hour Under Medicaid Payment Changes

Family caregivers in MD, IN, CO, ID, and MO face Medicaid pay cuts of up to $20/hr in 2026. Maryland delayed July cuts to October. Federal Medicaid reductions are the driver.

The Conversation

2.6 million Americans lost health insurance in 2025 after ACA subsidies expired, leading to real health consequences

Millions of Americans who buy their own health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces faced a stark choice this year: pay more than twice as much to keep the same plan or go without. Many did not keep their coverage.

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