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Can Rural Health Be Transformed Through a New Federal Program?

H.R. 1 made deep cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program but also established the Rural Health ...
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Biting Into Medicaid: What Happens When States Cut and Expand Medicaid Dental Benefits?

If policymakers want to protect access to dental care while managing Medicaid costs, adult dental benefits should not be ...
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Maureen Angeles

Commonwealth Fund in 2026 as Manager, Special Projects. In this cross-cutting role, she manages Communications grants, ...
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When Barriers May Be Beneficial — What We’ve Learned About Telemedicine and Low-Value Care

The COVID pandemic accelerated the adoption of telemedicine, with Medicare and other insurers expanding coverage of the service. However, there has been ongoing debate about how much insurers should ...
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Map: No Surprises Act Enforcement

The No Surprises Act, signed into law in 2020, went into effect for most consumers enrolled in individual and group health insurance plans on January 1, 2022. The new law addresses surprise bills for ...