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Specialized LGBTQ+ Youth Service Restored on 988 Crisis Lifeline Following Bipartisan Congressional Push
The federally mandated 988 suicide and crisis line, overseen by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has...
U.S. Healthcare Sector Outpaces Broader Economy with Robust Job Growth, Analysis Shows
The United States healthcare sector continues to drive employment gains nationwide, significantly outpacing the rest of the job market as...
Medicaid Home Care Waiting Lists Reach Nearly 650,000 as States Face Fresh Financial Pressures
Medicaid remains the cornerstone of long-term care financing in the United States, carrying the financial weight for more than two-thirds...
Navigating Change: Colorado Families Face New Medicaid, Waiver, and Caregiver Policy Shifts
Colorado’s disability services landscape is undergoing a significant transition as the state implements a sweeping series of adjustments to its...
Colorado Lawmakers Launch New Medicaid Commission to Examine Long-Term Services and Costs
By Matt VanAuken, DP Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director Earlier this year, the Colorado Legislature passed a significant new...
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases New Guidance and Operational Details
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a comprehensive new package of guidance and operational information, marking...
States Move to Accelerate Medicaid Work Requirements Ahead of 2027 Federal Deadline
The landscape of public healthcare coverage in the United States is shifting significantly following the passage of the 2025 reconciliation...
Shifting Federal Priorities Transform the Landscape of Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waivers
The regulatory landscape governing state Medicaid programs is undergoing a profound transformation as evolving presidential priorities reshape how states utilize...
U.S. Health Care Sector Outpaces Broader Economy with Steady Job Growth, Federal Data Shows
Employment within the United States health care sector continues to surge ahead of the broader economy, driven by sustained demand...
Medicare Advantage Plan Offerings Dip Slightly for 2027, Though Overall Market Remains Stable
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released comprehensive data detailing the Medicare Advantage plans that will be...