Dickinson County residents packed into the LiUNA meeting hall Wednesday to learn about potential changes to how public mental health services get funding.In February, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced it will move toward privatizing the state’s Pre-Paid Inpatient Health Plan,

Doctors groups and public health organizations are suing the U.S. government over the decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for most children and pregnant women.

Healthcare professionals and elected officials expressed concern Monday around Lake County about the impact of the ‘big beautiful bill” on patients who rely on Medicaid for their medical needs.

While appreciated, Reynolds said it does not cover the losses the state will see. Nationally, federal Medicaid spending in rural areas is expected to be reduced by $155 billion . For the time being, Acadiana's rural hospitals are unlikely to see any reductions in services or staff, he said.

Medical associations representing hundreds of thousands of doctors, medical professionals and scientists in the United States are suing the leaders of US health agencies for limiting who can get Covid-19 vaccines and for undermining overall vaccine confidence.

Late in the evening of June 27, 2025, Senate Republicans released the full text of the latest version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ahead of a scheduled motion to proceed vote on June 28.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists has filed a motion requesting permission to file an amicus curiae brief in an ongoing lawsuit against Change Healthcare, according to an ASA statement shared with Becker’s July 2.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear appeared on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday, where the governor railed against changes to Medicaid that will be seen under the "Big Beautiful Bill' that was newly signed into law this past week.

Behavioral health integration is a proven model that embeds mental health and SUD services with primary care. In 2023, CHCs reported more than 43.5 million visits for mental health and substance use disorders,

"Unfortunately, Cigna is not willing to engage in meaningful discussion or commit to patient care that UNC Health requires," according to a statement from UNC Health. UNC Health patients covered by Cigna can continue using the same doctors, clinics and hospitals, but they should be aware of the possible change coming at the end of this year.