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Jackson’s Healthcare Leaders Push for Medicaid Expansion

TL/DR - The "Better Health Summits" are being held in Mississippi and Alabama by nonprofit Together for Hope and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to advocate for Medicaid expansion. Despite public support, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves opposes Medicaid expansion, but his Democratic opponent, Brandon Presley, pledges to change…

Unveiled: Colorado’s Health Insurance Rates for 2024

TL/DR - Health insurance premiums in Colorado will increase next year, but at a lower rate than initially anticipated due to reductions from insurance companies. Individuals can expect an increase of between 6.5% and 12.7%, with Denver Health Medical Plan Inc. set for a 19.6% increase, while small group plans will see a rise between 4.7% and…

Republicans Voting Today on New Nominee

TL/DR - Six out of the eight Republican candidates for the House speaker position voted to decertify the 2020 presidential election following the assault on the U.S. Capitol. The two candidates who voted to certify the election are Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota, who is the highest-ranking Republican running for speaker, and Rep. Austin Scott of…

RSV Vaccine Shortage Hits Infants: CDC Alert

TL/DR - The monoclonal antibody Beyfortus, used to prevent serious lung disease caused by RSV in infants, is in short supply with demand outpacing expectations. The CDC has issued a health advisory recommending available doses be prioritized for high-risk infants including those under 6 months of age and those with underlying conditions. The…