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Nebraska Congressman Holds Town Hall, Addresses Constituent Concerns on Budget and Tariffs

Nebraska Representative Mike Flood held a town hall meeting addressing constituent concerns about his votes on the budget bill, Medicaid cuts, and presidential tariff powers; he defended his actions, promising future improvements and emphasizing his commitment to constituent engagement.

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Whitmer Meets Trump, Seeks Tariff Relief and Medicaid Flexibility

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met with President Trump to discuss tariffs' impact on the state's auto industry and seek a Medicaid transition period, highlighting her bipartisan approach despite past disagreements; she also promoted a new manufacturing site to create jobs.

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Trump Administration to Invest $200 Billion in Medicaid

The Trump administration will invest over $200 billion in Medicaid under the "One Big Beautiful Bill," aiming to improve care for vulnerable populations, while also launching a health data-sharing program to improve access to records.

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10 Million More Uninsured Americans Projected by 2034: Study Forecasts Dire Health Impacts

The Congressional Budget Office forecasts a 10 million increase in uninsured Americans by 2034 due to changes in the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, resulting in 2.5 million losing personal doctors, 1.6 million incurring medical debt, and an estimated 22,000 preventable deaths annually.

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Lawsuit Challenges Planned Parenthood Defunding in "One Big, Beautiful Bill

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joined 22 other states in a lawsuit challenging a provision in the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" that cuts Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood for one year, potentially costing the organization $700 million and jeopardizing access to vital healthcare services; the l...

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UnitedHealth Profit Plunges on Rising Healthcare Costs

UnitedHealth Group reported a $3.4 billion profit decline in Q2 2025 due to increased healthcare costs across Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and ACA plans; the company projects earnings growth to resume in 2026, revising its 2025 outlook accordingly.

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Sun Life Stock Plunges on Missed U.S. Dental Profit Target

Sun Life Financial's stock plunged 8.5% after announcing it would miss its 2025 profit target for its U.S. dental business due to uncertainty over Medicaid funding, impacting negotiations with states and increasing claims, despite strong overall quarterly profit and Asian market performance.

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Medicaid Cuts Balanced by $50 Billion Rural Hospital Fund

A $50 billion fund for rural hospitals will offset Medicaid cuts resulting from recently passed legislation, with applications opening in early September to address workforce, technology, and system optimization.

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New Mexico Governor Criticizes Healthcare Plan, Highlights Rural Hospital Funding Crisis

In an interview on "Face the Nation," New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham criticized a proposed healthcare plan as impractical and harmful to rural areas, emphasizing the need for increased federal funding and state control over healthcare decisions. She highlighted the temporary nature of the st...

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Steil Faces Backlash at Town Hall Over Trump Policies

Wisconsin Rep. Bryan Steil faced angry constituents at a town hall on Thursday over Trump's tariffs and Medicaid cuts, resulting in boos and protests, reflecting broader national divisions over these policies.

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Fortuna Health's AI-Powered Medicaid Enrollment System Secures $18 Million in Series A Funding

Fortuna Health, founded in 2023, uses AI-powered software to expedite Medicaid enrollment, reducing processing time from 45 days to under a minute; it recently secured an $18 million Series A funding round to expand nationwide.

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Medicaid Work Requirements: Georgia's Costly and Problematic Model

A new law mandates Medicaid work requirements for low-income adults in most US states; Georgia's experience shows high implementation costs (over \$91 million), significant bureaucratic hurdles, and numerous cases of improper denials and appeals, raising concerns about nationwide impact.

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