"A New York Times investigation found that the clinics often prioritize billing opportunities in ways that may harm children and overcharge the government. Many overprescribe hours, and some discourage parents from enrolling their children in school.
Medicaid reimbursements to the clinics have strained state budgets. But legislatures have had a hard time curbing spending."
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#healthcare #autism #therapy #psychology #medicaid #HealthPolicy
“Let’s not care about what the government does”.
If you do not care what your government does, people lacking adequate food and housing will be subject to health problems that can lead to early death or disability. More on that: open.substack.com/pub/anniezhe…
Be thoughtful about what you and your neighbors vote for. Your votes represent your district.
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My name is Annie He, and I’m an MPH student studying public health policy.
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For some people, hunger means going through a day with just one meal. In the long term, it leads to nutrient deficiencies and chronic illnesses. There are many different causes of food insecurity.Annie He (All About US Public Health Policy with Annie He)
"Two physician senators -- Sen. Rand Paul, MD, (R-Ky.) and Sen. Roger Marshall, MD, (R-Kan.) -- are among the leading contenders to take over Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD, (R-La.)'s role as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee after his primary loss."
medpagetoday.com/washington-wa…
#healthcare #HealthPolicy #elections #elections2026 #MAGA #MAHA #UScongress #USpol
Two doctors skeptical of vaccines are in the runningJennifer Henderson (MedpageToday)
Massive Internal Dissent Roils Health Department as Key Figures Depart
Over 1,000 HHS staff demand Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. resign due to leadership and policy concerns. Learn why they are unhappy.
#HHSResignation, #KennedyLeadership, #PublicHealth, #EmployeeProtest, #HealthPolicy
More than 1,000 current and former HHS employees have signed a letter asking for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign. This is a large number of people expressing strong disagreement.
#HHSResignation, #KennedyLeadership, #PublicHealth, #EmployeeProtest, #HealthPolicy
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Over 1,000 HHS staff demand Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. resign due to leadership and policy concerns. Learn why they are unhappy.Newsroom (NewsletterTF)
