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Health Policy

Coverage of public health systems, Medicaid and insurance changes, funding decisions, and policy shifts that affect access to care.

Coverage rules, funding pressure, and access to care.

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9 published stories in this topic archive.

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The Raw Farm cheese recall is a reminder that raw dairy risk stays real

Federal health agencies are still warning people not to eat recalled Raw Farm cheddar after a multistate E. coli outbreak, with children making up a large share of reported illnesses.

Leena PatelApr 22, 20264 min read

Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story

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ACCESS Model Medicare rollout brings tech-backed chronic care closer to launch

CMS says more than 150 organizations have been accepted for the ACCESS Model, putting its new technology-supported chronic care effort on a clearer path toward a July 2026 start.

Leena PatelApr 21, 20263 min read

Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story

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CMS wants drug prior authorization to move faster and become easier to track

CMS proposed major prior-authorization changes on April 10, 2026, including quicker decision deadlines and broader electronic handling for drugs, making this a practical health-policy story for patients and providers.

Leena PatelApr 20, 20263 min read

Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story