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After four patient deaths, Idaho governor approves reinstatement of cut Medicaid mental health program – East Idaho News

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Gov. Brad Little gives the State of the State address at the Idaho Capitol on Jan. 12. (Credit: Sarah A. Miller, Idaho Statesman)

BOISE, Idaho (Capital Sun) – Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill Thursday that restores the Medicaid mental health treatment program that the state cut to comply with the governor’s budget-cutting orders. Less than three months after an Idaho Medicaid contractor shut down a mobile treatment program for people with severe mental illness, four patients … Read more

Trump: It’s ‘impossible’ for Washington to fund Medicaid, Medicare as military spending increases. How to prepare now

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Trump: It's 'impossible' for Washington to fund Medicaid, Medicare as military spending increases. How to prepare now

Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commissions or revenue from links in the content below. President Donald Trump said the federal government spends so much money on wars that it can’t afford to fund programs like day care and health care. “America can’t take care of day care. That’s for the states to decide,” … Read more

As Medicaid cuts loom, new OHSU study finds diabetics at risk

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Health Insurance Policy brochure with paperwork.

When people with diabetes lose health insurance, their condition doesn’t just get worse; In a new study, OHSU researchers say it gets even worse. Researchers say the findings demonstrate how quickly insurance coverage interruptions can disrupt treatment for chronic diseases such as diabetes, which require regular monitoring, medication adjustments, and consistent access to treatment. The … Read more

New report finds Medicaid cuts threaten hundreds of hospitals

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More than 400 hospitals across the country are at high risk of closing or cutting services because of Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s “Big and Beautiful Bill,” according to an analysis by the progressive watchdog group Public Citizen. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more

Colorado Medicaid program director resigns as state Senate prepares for ‘no confidence’ vote

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Colorado Medicaid program director resigns as state Senate prepares for 'no confidence' vote

The Colorado secretary of state’s office, which oversees the state’s Medicaid program, abruptly announced her resignation Monday as the state Senate prepares to consider a no-confidence motion against her. The Colorado Sun has obtained a resolution criticizing Kim Bimestefer, one of the longest-serving officials in Gov. Jared Polis’ cabinet. “We, the Colorado Senate, recognize that … Read more