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NCUIH Joins Coalition in Urging Bipartisan Support for Medicaid and CHIP Programs

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Medicaid provides health coverage to more than 80 million Americans, including working families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. It plays a key role in ensuring that people have access to doctors, hospitals, and treatment when they need it. million enrollees) had a mental health condition or SUD in 2020.

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Public health advocates worried about Trump win but ready to 'do great work'

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. Community groups and public health leaders told Healthbeat they fear funding and service cuts, crackdowns on vulnerable groups like immigrants, the politicization of health institutions, and the spread of health misinformation.