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A year in, Montana's rolled-back public health powers leave some …

WebA year in, Montana’s rolled-back public health powers leave some in limbo. The Montana State Capitol in Helena (Photo by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan). A …

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Montana launches new institute to improve quality of life for …

WebMontana joined the ranks of more than 30 states with the launch of the Montana Public Health Institute in 2020. MTPHI aims to strengthen Montana’s public …

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Montana's largest medical corridor to get new hospital in …

WebHowever, for the next five years, St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, which was part of SCL Health, will be constructing a new hospital to replace the current one in …

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Let’s set the record straight on Montana’s Medicaid

WebMontana has overall and primary responsibility, while the Feds pick up most of the costs, averaging 80% (of total Medicaid spending). In 2022, the Federal …

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State health department says state expanding employee training …

WebThe state health department says it’s expanding access for low-income Montanans who need help getting employee training with a new out-of-state contractor. …

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Changes in Medicaid 'the perfect storm,' affecting Montana …

WebAs of last week, more than 100,000 Montanans had lost coverage in the Medicaid redetermination process, according to a state health department dashboard.. …

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Montana nonprofits supportive of state's recommendations to …

WebMontana behavioral health nonprofits largely supported recommendations presented Tuesday to the state’s behavioral health commission, which is advising the …

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Report: New health care model will better connect patients with …

WebMontana has been described as a perfect storm of circumstances that lead to an acute mental health crisis. Rural areas, unforgiving weather, lack of providers and a …

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We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help mental …

WebWe have the opportunity to establish a $150 million behavioral health and developmental disabilities trust. This opportunity opened up with an amazing budget …

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New DPHHS survey shows problems at healthcare facilities span …

WebThe Climate and Culture Survey was conducted by the New York-based consulting firm Alvarez and Marsal, which earlier this year inked a $2.2 million contract …

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Montanans signing up for healthcare through ACA hits high point …

WebAdvocates, navigators and officials are urging Montana residents who still need to sign up for healthcare that Saturday is the last day to purchase a plan for most …

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DPHHS announces hiring incentives for health care workers, …

WebThe Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is launching new hiring incentives, retention bonuses and raises in an effort to recruit new health care …

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'It Just Happens Here:' Montana grapples with barriers to mental …

WebIn 2020, 573,811 people in Montana lived in a community that does not have enough mental health professionals, and 51.3% of Montana teenagers who had …

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St. James hospital in Butte losing surgeons, union raises concerns

WebSt. James Healthcare in Butte appears to have lost more than half of its surgeons in the last year, and the Montana Nurses Association is urging Intermountain …

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STDs on the rise in Montana • Daily Montanan

WebMontana — like other states — is required to track STDs. Chlamydia cases reported through the end of April number 1,460, a 10 percent increase compared to the …

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New report shows healthcare drives much of Montana economy

WebHealthcare makes up 17.8 percent of the wages. “Its job growth over the last two decades in Montana has been among the highest of any major industry,” the report …

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Montana lawmakers want more information about governor’s …

WebA fund championed by Gov. Greg Gianforte to fill gaps in Montana’s substance use and behavioral health treatment programs has spent $5.2 million since …

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Two Montana healthcare leaders announce likely merger

WebTwo of the largest independent healthcare organizations in Montana announced Wednesday that they are exploring the possibility of uniting in a merger that …

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Former DPHHS head Sheila Hogan named Montana

WebThe Montana Democratic Party has hired former Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Sheila Hogan as its executive director, the party …

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