Health disparities and premature deaths run deep, even in best-performing states

A new analysis of health inequities shows that every state has deep racial and ethnic disparities in the performance of their health care systems. Read More

Report: Patients less likely to get behavioral health covered by insurance than other needs

A report found that in Maryland, and nationwide, patients still struggle to access in-network behavioral health care compared to similar services in traditional medical and surgical settings. Read More

Large health systems may need to rethink growth: Moody's

Scrutiny on nonprofit health system mergers and acquisitions is intensifying and Moody's warned it could become a tougher exit strategy for distressed hospitals, and affect growth of large systems, ... Read More

Big health care disparities persist across the US, new report finds

Deep-seated racial and ethnic disparities persist in health care across the United States, even in states considered the most progressive, a new report shows. Read More

States want to make it harder for health insurers to deny care, but firms might evade enforcement

More than two dozen states have considered legislation designed to minimize prior authorization delays and denials. Read More

More people buy private health insurance plans as thousands lose Medicaid coverage

The number of people buying private health insurance policies on the federal marketplace rose slightly this year in Oregon. Read More

Cut fiber-optic cable leads to 911 outage in Nebraska Wednesday

On Aug. 31, two cuts to fiber-optic cables owned by Lumen knocked out 911 phone service to almost 60% of the state’s 911 centers for around 10 to 12 hours, including Douglas, Sarpy, Washington and ... Read More

Nevada to experience rising home insurance rates in 2024

Nevada is one of the ten states projected to experience the largest insurance increases in 2024 – experiencing a 9% increase of $1336 dollars, according to research by financial research group ... Read More

Ex-Racine cop charged with robbing bank, bomb scare held on $250K cash bond

Paul J. Garchek, 51, of Kenosha, was charged in Kenosha County Circuit Court with robbery of a financial institution and making a bomb scare, both felonies. Read More

Iran fires at suspected Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site

The facility at Isfahan operates three small Chinese-supplied research reactors, as well as handling fuel production and other activities for Iran's civilian nuclear program. Read More

Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as sound of explosions heard near Isfahan

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran fired air defense batteries early Friday morning after reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. It was unclear if the ... Read More

US vetoes widely supported UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine

UNITED NATIONS — The United States vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution Thursday that would have paved the way for full United Nations membership for the state of Palestine ... according to Gaza's ... Read More