Healthcare
-
Proposed changes to Medicaid could cost NH $500 M annually
Changes proposed to Medicaid under President Donald Trump’s new administration could cost the Granite State almost $500 million annually, a new study shows.
-
New analysis shows GOP plans threaten Medicaid coverage for 61,713 Granite Staters
A new proposal backed by former President Donald Trump and his allies in Congress could threaten health care coverage for over 60,000 New Hampshire residents, according to a new analysis from the Democratic National Committee. At issue is a planned reconciliation bill that may slash Medicaid benefits as a way to help fund extended tax…
-
Dartmouth Health ditches policy requiring COVID vaccination for kidney transplants
Dartmouth Health will no longer require patients undergoing kidney transplants to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the attorney general’s office. The move comes after Attorney General Formella urged Dartmouth to change its policy following a complaint made to the NH Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau. “After reviewing the matter and engaging with Dartmouth Health, we…
-
NH Attorney General approves sale of Catholic Medical Center to for-profit company
New Hampshire’s Attorney General has approved the terms of sale of Manchester’s Catholic Medical Center to an out-of-state for-profit company.
-
How to talk to a conspiracy theorist, in 6 steps
Here’s how you (yes, you!) can help stop your friends and family from going down extremist rabbit holes.
-
VIDEO: 4 Ways To Beat Election Fatigue
Feeling election season stress? Election fatigue is common after a long election season like we’ve had this year. Here are some quick ways to cope: 1. Unplug: Take breaks from news and social media to reset. Try a walk, a hobby, or anything offline. 2. Keep a Routine: Consistent sleep and mealtimes can help you…
-
Disconnected in the Granite State: Fewer residents feel a sense of community
A report released last month from the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Policy, called the 2024 New Hampshire Civic Health Report, reveals that New Hampshire residents are feeling less connected, with dwindling civic engagement shaping a quieter, lonelier state.
-
What’s new and what to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
In most states, the ACA’s annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15. Here’s what you need to know.
-
Opinion: You Can’t be Born in Rochester Anymore
If you’re looking at the potential acquisition of Catholic Medical Center by Hospital Corporation of America and wondering what that future will look like, let me tell you a story. I was born at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH. Just like my siblings and my father before me. Frisbie always operated as a community…
-
Harris proposes plan to have Medicare cover in-home care for seniors, give relief to family caregivers
Under Harris’ plan, Medicare would cover the cost of in-home health care for seniors enrolled in the program, after a medical provider has determined that they are in need of help performing daily tasks. Harris’ proposal would also provide coverage for vision and hearing benefits under Medicare.
