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Texas school districts asked to return $16 million in federal funding for special education services

The request comes after an audit found Texas improperly billed the federal government for reimbursements related to Medicaid-eligible students.

The Texas Tribune

What the Family and Medical Leave Act Provides

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protects employees who need to take time off from work to care for themselves or others. You might be surprised at some of the situations it can apply to.

Kiplinger

North Carolina Exceeds Medicaid Enrollment Goal In Record Time

North Carolina's Medicaid expansion for low-income adults surpasses goals, enrolling over 600,000 individuals in a year, benefiting rural communities and i...

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5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

The U.S. has made great progress in getting more people insured since the Affordable Care Act took effect in 2014. The share of uninsured Americans ages 18 to 64 fell from 18% before the ACA to 9.5% in 2022. And preexisting conditions no longer prevent coverage or lead to an…

The Conversation

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency Can—and Should—Tackle Medicare and Social Security

Doing nothing will lead to Medicare benefits being cut by 11 percent and Social Security Benefits being cut by 23 percent in less than a decade.

Reason

Texas Doctor Forced to Delete TikTok Helping Undocumented Immigrants Get Healthcare After Governor Threatens to Defund Children's Hospital

A Texas doctor was forced to delete their TikTok about getting undocumented immigrants healthcare after the governor threatened to defund a children's hospital.

Latin Times

State agency to ask lawmakers for $300 million to fix “significant neglect” in Texas’ Medicaid enrollment system

The request, which includes hiring more staff and updating the online application system, comes as applicants must wait for months to receive approval for benefits.

The Texas Tribune

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Money Matters: A Guide To Government Financial Aid To Ease Your Burden

These taxpayer-funded programs can help with everything from utilities and groceries to college tuition and even a down payment on a home. Just make sure you have the right info to breeze through the application process.

International Business Times

Is Elevance Health Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Despite observing a steep decline in prices and underperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average over the past year, analysts remain strongly bullish on Elevance Health’s prospects.

Barchart

2025 Open Enrollment: DACA Recipients Can Purchase Affordable Care Act Health Insurance

Over 100,000 people are newly eligible to purchase health insurance from the federal marketplace. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger

Abortion went first. Contraceptives could be next—unless men step up

For the first time in 70 years, new male contraceptives are succeeding.

Fortune

Trump makes the GOP touch the third rail

Without a voting public to face again, Trump is gearing up to cut Social Security and Medicare

Salon

Nursing home staffing rule in limbo as Trump 2.0 approaches - Roll Call

A Biden rule aimed at providing ample staffing for nursing homes may be rolled back either by Republicans in the lame duck or by Trump.

Roll Call

Rural providers, advocates push Texas Legislature to "rescue" maternal health care system

Almost half of Texas counties have nowhere to get prenatal care, let alone deliver a baby. This plan offers legislative proposals to shore up what’s left.

The Texas Tribune

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Dr. Oz's finanical conflicts of interest

Oz’s holdings, some shared with family, included a stake in UnitedHealth Group worth as much as $600,000

Reason

Congress Is Fiscally Reckless. Will Lawmakers Step Up?

Trump is talking about cutting government spending, but that's mostly in Congress' hands.

The Street

Biden administration adds weight-loss drugs to Medicare

Here are the health care changes you can expect to see.

The Independent UK

Texas governor threatens to pull children’s hospital funding over doctor’s viral post

Texas hospitals that take Medicaid must ask patients if they’re US citizens

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Internet Mocks Dr. Oz After Appearing to Promote Online Supplement Company in X Post: 'OK Grifter'

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, was mocked for peddling supplements ahead of the holidays.

The Independent UK

Meet the medical contrarians picked to lead health agencies under Trump and Kennedy

Donald Trump's health team picks includes outspoken critics of the medical establishment and COVID-19 health measures

Barchart

Do Wall Street Analysts Like Elevance Health Stock?

While Elevance Health has lagged behind the broader market substantially over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock's future potential.

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Biden Administration Proposes Expanded Coverage For Anti-Obesity Drugs

Biden administration proposes expanding coverage for anti-obesity drugs to millions of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, potentially reducing out-of-poc...

The Independent UK

Cheap Ozempic? Millions of obese Americans wait on Trump’s decision

Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $ 35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by President-elect Donald Trump.

The Street

Millions more Americans might get access to GLP-1 drugs

A new proposal by the Biden administration would see obesity drugs covered more widely.

Barchart

Stocks Gain on Positive Corporate News and a Jump in US Consumer Confidence

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.45%. Stocks today are mixed, with some positive corporate news lifting the broader market. JM...

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