Logan Prescott

As Congress considers significant cuts to federal Medicaid funding, health centers serving Native American communities are facing a potential crisis. The Oneida Community Health Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is one such facility that could be severely impacted. Over 40% of its approximately 15,000 patients rely on Medicaid, and cuts to this program would be … Read more

Spending cuts, immigration, and Medicaid are hot topics in Washington right now. This environment has allowed misinformation to spread quickly, especially on social media. Many myths are circulating about immigrants, Latinos, and Medicaid, creating confusion among the public. One common claim is that Latinos who use Medicaid, a program designed for low-income individuals and those … Read more

On March 14, the Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing for Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This agency plays a crucial role in overseeing health care programs for millions of Americans. During the hearing, Oz showcased his polished communication skills, a trait … Read more

California’s Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, has borrowed $3.4 billion from the state’s general fund to manage rising healthcare costs for its 15 million low-income and disabled residents. This borrowing comes as the state faces increasing expenses, particularly due to surging prescription drug prices and a rise in enrollment among newly eligible seniors and undocumented … Read more

The debate over potential cuts to Medicaid has sparked intense discussions in Congress, with leaders from both parties accusing each other of dishonesty. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries recently claimed that a Republican budget proposal could lead to the largest Medicaid cuts in U.S. history, asserting that Republicans are not being transparent about the consequences … Read more

La administración Trump ha propuesto importantes cambios a la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA), conocidos como Obamacare, en un intento de reducir el fraude en el programa. Anunciados el 10 de marzo, estos cambios han generado preocupaciones entre expertos que advierten que podrían dificultar la inscripción de consumidores en planes de … Read more

On February 9, news broke that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a key agency for consumer rights, was shutting down. This announcement sent shockwaves through the community of people dealing with medical debt, including Lara Ceccarelli, who works at American Financial Solutions, a nonprofit credit counseling agency. Lara spends her days helping clients who … Read more

Kirk Vartan is feeling the pinch of rising health insurance costs. He pays over $2,000 each month for a high-deductible plan from Blue Shield through Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace. He opted for this plan to keep his wife’s doctor, even though cheaper options were available. “It’s for the two of us, and … Read more

In 2017, when Republicans in Congress tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act and cut Medicaid, many doctors, hospitals, and patient advocates came together to fight back. Fast forward to today, and two major groups—the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Health Care Association (AHCA), which represents nursing homes—are taking a quieter approach as … Read more

The Trump administration has proposed significant changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aiming to tackle fraud in the program. Officials announced these changes on Monday, highlighting that they could make it more difficult for consumers to enroll in health coverage. This could lead to a decrease in the number of people signing up for … Read more