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Sports Betting Is Coming to Missouri. A Fund To Help Prevent Problem Gambling Will Follow.

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kffhealthnews.org – Zach Dyer – 2025-01-29 04:00:00

SUMMARY: Missouri voters approved sports betting, set to begin soon, allowing residents to place wagers from home. While this offers convenience, experts warn it may lead to increased gambling addiction, especially since smartphones make betting more accessible. The state plans to allocate at least $5 million annually from sports betting taxes to fund addiction prevention and treatment. In other states like Virginia, the rise of online sports betting has been linked to a surge in gambling-related health issues and calls to helplines. Missouri aims to address these concerns by using tax revenue to expand resources for problem gambling support.

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As States Mull Medicaid Work Requirements, Two Scale Theirs Back

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kffhealthnews.org – Renuka Rayasam and Sam Whitehead – 2025-02-14 04:00:00

SUMMARY: President Trump’s return to the White House has reignited interest among Republicans in Medicaid work requirements, with states like South Carolina and Ohio seeking to implement such policies. However, Georgia and Arkansas are proposing changes to their existing work requirement programs, revealing the challenges of these initiatives. Consumer advocates argue that these requirements create unnecessary obstacles and do not effectively improve employment outcomes. While some states consider work requirements, many eligible for Medicaid already work or can be exempt. Critics emphasize that such programs often burden low-income families and can lead to loss of health insurance without improving job opportunities.

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Montana Looks To Regulate Prior Authorization as Patients, Providers Decry Obstacles to Care

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kffhealthnews.org – Mike Dennison – 2025-02-13 04:00:00

SUMMARY: The Volpe family from Helena, Montana, has faced significant delays in their son’s treatment for a chronic bowel disease due to the prior authorization process required by their health insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana. These delays lasted over 18 months, affecting the timely administration of essential treatments. In response, lawmakers are drafting bills for the 2025 Montana Legislature to limit insurers’ power in denying necessary care via prior authorization. This issue has gained traction nationally, as many states have enacted similar laws. Pediatricians argue that the current system leads to increased burnout and hindered patient care.

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Doctor Wanted: Small Town Offers Big Perks To Attract a Physician

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kffhealthnews.org – Daniel Chang – 2025-02-12 04:00:00

SUMMARY: Havana, Florida, a rural community of 1,750 residents, is facing a doctor shortage after local physician Mark Newberry retired in December. To attract a new doctor, town leaders are offering rent-free medical office space equipped with essential tools. They emphasize the importance of having a local doctor for the community’s health needs, particularly for low-income and older residents with limited transportation options. Although interest has primarily come from nurse practitioners, the town hopes to recruit a primary care physician. Recently, they began contract negotiations with Camron Browning, a local who completed his residency and aims to serve his hometown.

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