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Illinois House passes 'Healthcare Protection Act' some warn …

WEB(The Center Square) – A measure that would Illinois’ health insurance regulations that is estimated to cost state taxpayers an extra $30 million a year and …

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This Is Where Idaho’s Health Care System Ranks in the US

WEBThe health care system in Idaho ranks as the eighth worst in the country. Idaho ranks as one of the states with the worst health care system largely because residents may have more difficulty getting …

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This Is Where Nevada’s Health Care System Ranks in the US

WEBThe U.S. health care system faced new levels of scrutiny in the past year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There were shortages of medical masks, ICU beds, as …

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California passes bill taking steps towards universal healthcare

WEB“California must continue our progress toward universal health coverage,” said Wiener in a press release. “SB 770 advances that goal by requiring the state to …

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Washington state commission plots pathway toward universal …

WEBThe bill would create the Washington Health Trust within the state Department of Health and provide “essential health benefits” to all state residents. The …

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How the Doctor Shortage Crisis in Illinois Compares to Other States

WEBAnd this number varies considerably by state. In Illinois, there are 37,122 active physicians, or 293.0 for every 100,000 people, the 17th most among states. Other …

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Missouri allocates $4.3M to improve maternal health care access

WEBThe University of Missouri Health System will work with the state to provide same-day specialized consultation and follow-up care along with ongoing education for …

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$25 healthcare minimum wage to cost California $4 billion in first …

WEB(The Center Square) – A new California law raising the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 per hour will cost the state $4 billion as the state faces an …

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This Is How Much Texas Spends on Your Health

WEBTexas spent $1,509 per capita on its residents' health in 2018, the 10th lowest amount of money of all states. Texas's health expenditure budget in 2018 totaled …

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How the Doctor Shortage Crisis in South Carolina …

WEBOther than a low supply of doctors, lack of health insurance can be another barrier to accessing care. An estimated 10.0% of South Carolina residents are uninsured, the 11th most among states. …

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WA DOH replaces COVID-19 data dashboard with respiratory …

WEB(The Center Square) – The Washington State Department of Health on Monday announced the retirement of its COVID-19 dashboard, with a replacement that …

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Wisconsin lawmakers inch closer to telehealth changes for mental …

WEBThe Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families held a hearing Tuesday on Senate Bill 515 which would allow out …

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Florida lawmakers aim to improve access to rural emergency …

WEBFrom available funds, the Florida Department of Health would provide up to $4,000 per year for licensed practical and registered nurses, up to $10,000 per year for …

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How the Doctor Shortage Crisis in Maine Compares to Other …

WEBIn Maine, there are 4,459 active physicians, or 324.9 for every 100,000 people, the seventh most among states. Other than a low supply of doctors, lack of …

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This Is Where Montana’s Health Care System Ranks in the US

WEBThe health care system in Montana ranks as the 23rd worst in the country. Though Montana's uninsured rate is slightly lower than the national rate, and the ratio of …

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This Is Where Louisiana’s Health Care System Ranks in the US

WEBThe health care system in Louisiana ranks as the 12th worst in the country. Despite a lower than average uninsured rate, Louisiana ranks among the states with the …

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This Is Where Texas’ Health Care System Ranks in the US

WEBThe health care system in Texas ranks as the worst in the country. Texas ranks as the state with the worst health care system. This is in large part due to the high …

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This Is How Much Pennsylvania Spends on Your Health

WEBPennsylvania spent $2,370 per capita on its residents' health in 2018, the 18th highest amount of money of all states. Pennsylvania's health expenditure budget in …

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Sunlight: Atrium Health stops practice of suing patients for …

WEBA report from Folwell’s office in August produced in collaboration with researchers at Duke University Law showed Atrium Health and four other health …

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Analysis: Health care system in Florida among nation's worst

WEBSep 15, 2020. The Florida state flag flies. railway fx / Shutterstock.com. (The Center Square) – Florida’s health care system is among the nation’s worst in access, …

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How Health Insurance Coverage in Nebraska Compares to Other …

WEBWhile most of those jobs have since been restored, the official uninsured rate for Americans younger than 65 for 2020 will likely be higher than the 2019 rate. In …

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Louisiana lawmakers scrutinize Blue Cross Blue Shield acquisition …

WEBCommittee members focused in on the Indiana-based Elevance Health's history of fines in Louisiana and other states, with data showing 22 fines in seven states …

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