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Letter: Remember Biden’s Victories – Lincoln Journal Star

TL/DR - The article is an opinion piece in the Lincoln Journal Star that discusses the positive outcomes of President Joe Biden's tenure. The author highlights Biden's achievements, such as 1.9 million jobs created since he took office, the reduction of COVID-19 infections and deaths due to efficient vaccination rollouts, and the passing of the…

Az’s Policies Raise Fear, Hinder Mental Health Access for Immigrants

TL/DR - Ileana Salinas, a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, is facing the uncertainty and stress of renewing her immigration status, which is affecting her mental health. The Migration Policy Institute estimates that as many as 1.16 million people in the U.S. could be eligible for DACA protections, but many,…

GOP Rep: Inflation Expands Medicare Gap, Endangers Healthcare Access

TL/DR - Inflation is threatening healthcare access in the US, particularly in rural areas, as the cost of medical services rises but Medicare reimbursement rates remain stagnant, according to Rep. Larry Bucshon. This widening gap means physicians are inadequately compensated for their services, leading to a decline in rural medical practices.…

Adventist Hospitals Resume Accepting Blue Shield CA Insurance

TL/DR - The Adventist Health hospital chain will start accepting Blue Shield of California insurance again after previously pulling out of the network. The decision to drop Blue Shield patients on December 1st came after an 11-month stalemate in rate reimbursement talks. The new agreement's terms have not been disclosed, but it impacts 17…