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A Program To Close Insurance Gaps for Native Americans Has Gone Largely Unused
SUMMARY: Dale Rice, 62, lost a toe to infection and accrued over $20,000 in hospital debt while uninsured. Living far from his tribe’s health resources, he struggled to access specialty care under the federal Indian Health Service. A new tribal sponsorship program in Nevada aims to address this gap by allowing tribes to purchase health insurance through the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace. This initiative increases access to coverage for Native Americans and reduces financial burdens associated with uninsured care. While successful in providing assistance, concerns over expiring tax credits could jeopardize ongoing support for these programs, impacting health access further.
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Kaiser Permanente Back in the Hot Seat Over Mental Health Care, but It’s Not Only a KP Issue
SUMMARY: Kaiser Permanente (KP) has faced criticism for its mental health care services, with a $50 million state fine in 2023 due to failure in timely care and insufficient provider oversight. Ongoing strikes by KP mental health workers, citing excessive caseloads, highlight staff burnout and patient wait times. While KP claims improvements have been made, the National Union of Healthcare Workers argues for higher wages and better working conditions. Mental health care accessibility remains problematic in California, with many therapists unwilling to join insurer networks. Despite significant fines and claims of progress, KP’s mental health care services continue to be scrutinized.
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Some Incarcerated Youths Will Get Health Care After Release Under New Law
SUMMARY: Valentino Valdez, released from a Texas prison in 2019, struggled without health insurance or mental health support after years in the juvenile justice system. After expressing suicidal thoughts, he realized that earlier treatment could have significantly eased his transition to independent living. A new federal law aims to connect eligible incarcerated youth with Medicaid and CHIP services before release, potentially reducing their reoffending rates. While intended improvements in health care for these young people are significant, implementing the law in correctional facilities will require extensive changes, as many facilities currently lack the necessary systems for compliance.
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Funcionarios de California recomiendan que el estado proteja a los inquilinos del calor extremo
SUMMARY: Funcionarios de vivienda de California están pidiendo a los legisladores que establezcan estándares de refrigeración residencial, citando el alto número de muertes por calor extremo. El Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario propuso una temperatura máxima interior de 82 grados Fahrenheit para las 14.6 millones de unidades residenciales del estado. A pesar de la oposición de propietarios y constructores debido a los costos, el informe sugiere incentivos para modernizar viviendas. Un estudio de 2023 muestra que el 67% de los californianos apoya estos estándares. La falta de refrigeración puede aumentar las muertes anuales a 11,300 en 2050 debido a olas de calor.
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