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Montana and many other states in the northern U.S. have not updated their policies to keep young athletes safe from heatstroke amid rising temperatures. http://dlvr.it/SZG7tr

Massachusetts is the latest state to settle with St. Louis-based Centene Corp. over allegations that it overcharged Medicaid prescription drug programs. http://dlvr.it/SZBkRT

After reporting from KHN, NPR, and CBS News, a patient’s $2,700 ambulance bill was pulled back from collections. http://dlvr.it/SZ7DWQ

Four managed-care insurance plans may lose contracts with California’s Medicaid program, which would force nearly 2 million low-income residents to switch their health plans — and possibly their doctors. The plans are fighting back. http://dlvr.it/SZ3t25

WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced a new report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee that shows how the policies she has championed over the last two years will lower costs for working families in Northwest and Central Illinois.  “Under President Biden, we’ve made historic investments in our families and communities that […] The post Bustos Highlights New Cost Savings for Families in Northwest and Central Illinois  appeared first on Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. http://dlvr.it/SZ2Tgl

Medical records can contain seemingly objective descriptions that are actually full of coded language and subtext. How does that affect care? http://dlvr.it/SZ0dNz

PolitiFact has been tracking this campaign promise since 2020. Experts are now saying it's fair to describe the covid pandemic as "under control." http://dlvr.it/SZ0dL9

Unsafe water and all that comes with it — constant vigilance, extra expenses, and hassle — complicate every aspect of daily life for residents of Jackson, Mississippi. Health advocates say stress exacerbates underlying health problems. That is why a free clinic in one of Jackson’s poorest neighborhoods has been organizing water giveaways for the past year and a half. http://dlvr.it/SYrmjL

California Together, which opposes Proposition 1, warns that taxpayers will pay millions more if the abortion rights constitutional amendment passes because it would attract women from out of state. We take a closer look. http://dlvr.it/SYnMHG

Californians were far less likely to die from covid in the first seven months of 2022 than during the first two years of the pandemic. Still, the virus remained among the state’s leading causes of death in July, outpacing diabetes, accidental death, and a host of debilitating diseases. We break down who’s at risk. http://dlvr.it/SYjqHM

Two studies published this year provide evidence that older adults’ cognitive health may benefit if air quality is improved. http://dlvr.it/SYfM9Y

Texas is at least the 12th state to settle with St. Louis-based Centene Corp. over allegations that it overcharged Medicaid prescription drug programs. http://dlvr.it/SYcsbg

Refugees are arriving in the U.S. in greater numbers after a 40-year low, prompting some health professionals to rethink ways to provide culturally competent care amid a shortage of mental health services. http://dlvr.it/SYb1rW

Bipartisan legislation would reform prior authorization process to make it easier for seniors to get the care they need WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), voted to pass the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, legislation that would make it easier for Illinois seniors to get the health care they need. The bill would modernize the antiquated […] The post Bustos Votes to Improve Health Care for Seniors, Cut Red Tape appeared first on Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. http://dlvr.it/SYRkB3

A federal disability program meant to provide basic income for people unable to work has left many of its recipients homeless. Advocates for the poor say the crisis is growing worse as rents rise and Congress decides whether to make changes to the program that would affect millions of people. http://dlvr.it/SYQtb0

Republicans would like to shift the political focus away from abortion to economic issues for the midterm elections, but a bill from Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy has put the issue squarely back on their agenda. The proposal was not welcomed by many of his colleagues, especially Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Also this week, the muddle about where the fight against covid stands and near-record-low numbers of uninsured in the U.S. Rachel Cohrs of Stat, Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call, and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times join KHN’s partnerships editor, Mary Agnes Carey, to discuss these issues and more. http://dlvr.it/SYPLVj

Applicants for cash, food, and health care assistance would need to go to court to appeal rejections if the Montana legislature approves a proposal to eliminate the Board of Public Assistance. http://dlvr.it/SYMQb0

The nonprofit owners of Atlanta Medical Center, a 460-bed Level 1 trauma center in the heart of the city, plan to close the hospital in November. As many community members worry about the hole the closure will leave in the city’s safety net, the news has thrust health care into the political spotlight less than two months before Election Day. http://dlvr.it/SYLM47

The Sacramento County coroner concluded that Lori McClintock, the wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, died of dehydration after ingesting white mulberry leaf. But some scientists, doctors, and pathologists are questioning that ruling, and are urging the coroner’s office, which hasn’t explained its reasoning, to reopen the case. http://dlvr.it/SYKwV5

Transformative new law lowers health care and energy costs, increases domestic energy production and pays down the national debt WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement after joining President Joe Biden at the White House to celebrate the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act. The new law will lower families’ health […] The post Bustos Joins President Biden to Celebrate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act appeared first on Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. http://dlvr.it/SYKBr1

California and New York would be the first states to require anyone under 18 to obtain prescriptions to purchase over-the-counter weight loss products, which some research has linked to eating disorders. http://dlvr.it/SYJ6wf

Iowa, under federal pressure to improve care for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, is set to join 45 other states that have closed most or all of their state institutions for such residents. http://dlvr.it/SYDmZj

With fears of a winter surge looming, government agencies have authorized and encouraged vaccination with a newly formulated booster. But the science to support that decision remains inconclusive. http://dlvr.it/SY9vsS

In this episode, Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KHN, guides listeners through decades of dealings between Congress and Big Pharma. http://dlvr.it/SY9VsK

GALESBURG — Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded more than $2.8 million in federal funding for Head Start programs at West Central Community Services, Inc., which serves Knox, Warren and Henderson counties.  “By supporting Head Start […] The post GALESBURG: Bustos Announces More Than $2.8 Million in Federal Funding for Head Start Programs appeared first on Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. http://dlvr.it/SY2v2Q

A federal judge in Texas issued a decision this week that affects the Affordable Care Act. It says one way that preventive services are selected for no-cost coverage is unconstitutional. http://dlvr.it/SY2K3z

Medicare and Medicaid pay “look-alike” health centers significantly more than hospitals for treating patients, and converting or creating clinics can help hospitals reduce their expenses. http://dlvr.it/SY248V

A federal judge in Texas — the same one who tried to strike down the Affordable Care Act as unconstitutional in 2018 — has ruled against some of the ACA’s preventive benefits, including the requirement that employers cover medication to prevent HIV. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs tries to make abortions slightly more available to veterans and their dependents. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Sarah Karlin-Smith of the Pink Sheet, and Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KHN’s Lauren Sausser, who reported and wrote the latest KHN-NPR “Bill of the Month” installment. http://dlvr.it/SY0ckp

In an industry obsessed with consumer satisfaction national patient surveys still don’t get at an important question: Are hospitals delivering culturally competent care? http://dlvr.it/SXyrHt

A two-year congressional investigation has identified troubling lapses in the nation’s organ transplant system. Blood types mismatched, diseased organs transplanted anyway, and — most often — organs lost or damaged before they can save a life. http://dlvr.it/SXvZMr

California state Sen. Richard Pan, who spearheaded some of the country’s most ambitious vaccine mandate legislation, is leaving office this year because of term limits. A pediatrician, he plans to practice medicine full time but has not ruled out a future run for office. http://dlvr.it/SXrNc6

During her visits, Bustos will deliver federal funding, host ‘Cheri On Shifts’ and hold a ceremony renaming the Galesburg Post Office  WASHINGTON — Next week, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) will embark on her final Heartland Tour across Northwest and Central Illinois to present checks for federal funds secured for local projects, complete two Cheri on […] The post NEXT WEEK: Bustos Embarks on Final Heartland Tour Across Northwest & Central Illinois appeared first on Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. http://dlvr.it/SXg0KM