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NC Senate budget plan filled with health care policy initiatives

NC Health News

By Grace Vitaglione and Rose Hoban The North Carolina Senates proposed budget for the next two fiscal years is packed with policy around new health care initiatives, including repealing North Carolinas hospital capacity regulation laws, trimming vacant state job openings and increasing rates for child care subsidies. percent in 2027.

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Teachers, state employees voice frustration over State Health Plan

NC Health News

By Michelle Crouch Co-published with The Charlotte Ledger Teachers and state workers have long counted on better-than-average health benefits to help make up for the lower pay and demands of their government jobs. Others report paying more for everything from physical therapy to mental health services.

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Congress Extends Government Funding Through September

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Maintains Advance Appropriations for Indian Health Service and Extends Funding for the Special Diabetes Program for Indians FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. Indian Health Service: Maintains advance appropriations for FY26 for the Indian Health Service (IHS). Provides $38,709,000 anomaly for the IHS Services line item.

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November Policy Updates: Annual Policy Assessment, Vaccine Toolkit, Medicaid Advocacy on the Hill, and more!

National Council on Urban Indian Health

FY 2027 Area Budget Consultations : UIO Engagement Matters! Upcoming Federal Agency Comments: Key comment deadlines from SAMHSA, IHS, and SSA on policies affecting Native health. This report highlights: Key Achievements in advocacy, policy, and health initiatives supporting urban Native communities.

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NCUIH Calls for Protected Funding of Indian Health Service & Funding for Key Indian Health Programs in Written Testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

National Council on Urban Indian Health

On February 26, 2025, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) submitted written testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) regarding the 119 th Congress Priorities for Indian Country. Appropriate $80 million for Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources for Native Americans.

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Here’s how New York’s public health system will likely be impacted by HHS funding cuts

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Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. The state Health Department expects to lose more than $300 million, diminishing its disease surveillance and outbreak response work as it confronts emerging measles cases and the spread of bird flu. The impacts of the U.S. Kennedy Jr.,

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New pharma opioid settlement funds will bolster harm reduction, treatment in New York City, officials say

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Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. Last year, Mayor Eric Adams released broad plans for allocating $50 million annually by fiscal year 2027, but harm reduction advocates and local leaders have urged further details be released.