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Medicaid is the United States health program for eligible individuals and families with low incomes and resources. It is a means-tested program that is jointly funded by the states and federal government, and is managed by the states.

Study identifies new cause of inflammation in people living with HIV

While current antiretroviral treatments for HIV are highly effective, data has shown that people living with HIV appear to experience accelerated aging and have shorter lifespans - by up to five to 10 years - compared to people without HIV.

30 Oct 2020

A $10,000 Obamacare penalty? Doubtful.

A viral Facebook post claims that former President Barack Obama's health insurance law penalized a family a large amount of money for not buying health insurance and that President Donald Trump was responsible for stopping the practice.

29 Oct 2020

The Trump Medicaid record: Big goals, yet few successes

President Donald Trump entered office seeking a massive overhaul of the Medicaid program, which had just experienced the biggest growth spurt in its 50-year history.

29 Oct 2020

Sen. Graham complains that 3 blue states get a third of ACA funding

Sen. Lindsey Graham has never been a fan of the Affordable Care Act — even though it's helped dramatically lower the number of uninsured people in his home state of South Carolina.

29 Oct 2020

Studies suggest the need for a new home-time metric to judge hospital readmissions

Two new studies suggest Medicare's system of penalizing hospitals if too many patients are readmitted within 30 days should also look at whether the patients were well enough to remain in their home during that time.

28 Oct 2020

Study provides perspectives of individuals with disabilities on health care policy

Politicians discuss the ins and outs of health care while trying to win votes, but for some Americans, policymakers do not seem to be listening. University of Kansas researchers have published a study about perspectives of individuals with disabilities on health care policy, and respondents overwhelmingly stated access to health care is vital and they would like policymakers to pay more attention to their needs.

28 Oct 2020

Black Hispanic individuals have worse COVID-19 outcomes

Results from a new study led by Boston Medical Center (BMC) demonstrate the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Hispanic groups within the US, with the most severe outcomes, including death and intensive care, among Hispanic Black individuals.

27 Oct 2020

If Trump wins, don’t hold your breath waiting for that ACA replacement plan

If President Donald Trump wins reelection next week, it seems unlikely he will unveil the health plan he's been promising since before his election in 2016. Still, other aspects of health care could be featured in his second-term agenda.

27 Oct 2020

Telemedicine or in-person visit? Pros and cons

As COVID-19 took hold in March, U.S. doctors limited in-person appointments — and many patients avoided them — for fear of infection. The result was a huge increase in the volume of remote medical and behavioral health visits.

27 Oct 2020

Arguing to undo the ACA. Harming Medicare. Do they go hand in hand?

It's a tried-and-true campaign strategy. Candidates go on the attack, claiming their opponent will do harm to Medicare. After all, people 65 and older are good about making it to the polls on Election Day. These voters are also generally motivated to protect the federal health insurance program for seniors.

23 Oct 2020

Common medication used to treat diabetic macular edema is less effective in Black patients

A medication frequently used to treat diabetic macular edema, which is the most common cause of blindness in people with diabetes, is less effective when used to treat the condition in Black patients, new study results show.

22 Oct 2020

Progressive group highlights Trump, Tillis weakness on insulin price tags

During the first presidential debate of 2020, President Donald Trump touted his efforts to curb skyrocketing drug prices and declared that insulin is now "so cheap, it's like water."

20 Oct 2020

Study points out key variations in hospice transitions and experiences

Terminally ill patients referred to hospice care from a hospital setting tend to be on hospice for shorter periods than those who enter hospice while living at home or in a residential care facility.

19 Oct 2020

Study finds characteristics of nursing home residents more likely to be hospitalized after ED visit

Transfers from the nursing home to the emergency department (ED) or the hospital can have negative longer-term impact on the health of older adults.

19 Oct 2020

Study underscores the importance of identifying effective services for adults with autism

While much attention has been paid to the increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among U.S. children and adolescents, less is known about the population of adults with ASD.

16 Oct 2020

National experts to discuss origins, impacts, and potential future of Affordable Care Act

This year marks both the 10th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and a pivotal moment for its future because of the national election and a pending Supreme Court case.

14 Oct 2020

UNC director calls for better smoking cessation programs for cancer patients

Programs designed to help cancer patients stop using tobacco should be considered as important and impactful as providing the right drug at the right time and at the right dose to patients, according to researchers at the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

14 Oct 2020

Proactive interventions associated with reduced healthcare utilization, costs for children with asthma

A new study looking at data from tens of thousands of children with asthma finds that several widely available interventions are associated with both reduced medical costs and a reduced likelihood that the children will need to visit an emergency room or stay in the hospital.

13 Oct 2020

Job-based health insurance costs are up 4% this year, 55% in past decade

Health insurance costs for Americans who get their coverage through work continued a relentless march upward with average family premiums rising 4% to $21,342 this year, according to a study published Thursday.

8 Oct 2020

People infected with other types of coronaviruses may have less severe COVID-19 infection

Being previously infected with a coronaviruses that cause the "common cold" may decrease the severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infections, according to results of a new study

7 Oct 2020

Medicaid News and Research

Study identifies new cause of inflammation in people living with HIV

A $10,000 Obamacare penalty? Doubtful.

The Trump Medicaid record: Big goals, yet few successes

Sen. Graham complains that 3 blue states get a third of ACA funding

Studies suggest the need for a new home-time metric to judge hospital readmissions

Study provides perspectives of individuals with disabilities on health care policy

Black Hispanic individuals have worse COVID-19 outcomes

If Trump wins, don’t hold your breath waiting for that ACA replacement plan

Telemedicine or in-person visit? Pros and cons

Arguing to undo the ACA. Harming Medicare. Do they go hand in hand?

Common medication used to treat diabetic macular edema is less effective in Black patients

Progressive group highlights Trump, Tillis weakness on insulin price tags

Study points out key variations in hospice transitions and experiences

Study finds characteristics of nursing home residents more likely to be hospitalized after ED visit

Study underscores the importance of identifying effective services for adults with autism

National experts to discuss origins, impacts, and potential future of Affordable Care Act

UNC director calls for better smoking cessation programs for cancer patients

Proactive interventions associated with reduced healthcare utilization, costs for children with asthma

Job-based health insurance costs are up 4% this year, 55% in past decade

People infected with other types of coronaviruses may have less severe COVID-19 infection

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