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Report: Nevada drops in national health rankings amid …

The 2022 State Health Assessment, published earlier this month, was developed in partnership between Nevada’s Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) and other health care entities. The report, which is updated every three to five years, is a data-driven resource outlining the state’s health care strengths and challenges and

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Enrollment opens for government-subsidized health …

WebNov. 1 is now officially Nevada Health Coverage Day after Gov. Joe Lombardo issued a proclamation Wednesday morning raising awareness about the …

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The Nevada Independent

WebThe Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site …

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With physician shortages in Nevada, Medicaid patients …

WebBut the burden of providing health care to Medicaid patients in the wake of the state’s decision to expand the federal program has …

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COVID in Context: Federal health chief promotes COVID …

WebHealth Secretary Becerra on RSV, COVID, infant Tylenol shortage. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra paid a visit to the Advanced Health Care of Reno nursing home just before …

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New program aims to boost tribal access to care, but …

WebThe executive director of the Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center, Angie Wilson, has been one of the leading voices advocating for the program. She said that …

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Sisolak signs bill making Nevada the second state to …

WebSpecifically, health care providers argued that a provision in the bill setting the floor for rates for the public option plans at Medicare rates — which providers say are better than Medicaid rates but not as good as …

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Year after 988 mental health line debuts, Nevada building …

WebReporting from the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health also indicates that the Silver State has the 39th highest suicide rate in the nation, with more …

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State-based exchanges will improve access to affordable …

WebThis holiday shopping season, there’s an important purchase that millions of Americans will make — health insurance. In most states, including Nevada, Open …

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Nevada health insurance exchange moves forward with …

WebThe nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office and other health policy experts projected that repealing the individual mandate would lead to an increase in premiums and a decrease in enrollment. But it’s …

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Following liquidation of Friday Health Plans, most enrollees finding

WebAfter the state of Nevada liquidated her health insurer in July, cancer patient Jean Fenolio faced uncertainty in finding new health insurance and the timing of when …

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Indy Explains: Why are state employees' and retirees’ health …

WebRising health care and pharmacy costs mean current and retired state employees will face health insurance rate hikes ranging from 8 percent to 25 percent …

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Indy Explains: Renown Health is a powerhouse in Northern …

WebRenown Health holds a dominant place in Northern Nevada’s health care landscape. The nonprofit health system owns and operates two of the six major …

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Investing in public health provides healthier outcomes, economic …

WebNevada has ranked 50th in the nation for public health funding for decades. In our state, we spend $72 per person on public health — tied with Wisconsin for last …

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Public option supporters say it’s necessary for affordable health …

WebUnder the plan, the state is seeking federal approval to implement a state-based reinsurance program — a system that essentially works as insurance for …

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Nevada has failed on public health – but it’s not too late

WebPublic health itself is an interdisciplinary and multi-dimensional field, meaning that it requires different sectors to collaborate with one another to develop strategies that …

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Lawmakers fund mental health, youth programs with pandemic …

WebState legislators approved $14.5 million in ARP funds to renovate a shuttered mental health facility in Washoe County that local officials say will be a lifeline to youth in …

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‘Very scary’: Cancer patient in limbo after insurer Friday Health …

WebThe state health insurance marketplace described the insurer as “perfect for gig workers, freelancers, and small business owners who want to buy their own health …

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Parents, lawmakers praise $200 million investment in public and …

WebMental health. Cindy Pitlock, who heads the state’s Division of Child and Family Services, echoed the concerns expressed by parents and guardians. She told …

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Lombardo to move forward with public option with a new twist

WebDespite his well-documented hostility to a state-managed public health care option, Gov. Joe Lombardo’s administration is moving forward on implementation with a …

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State pulls $23 million in pandemic aid from health projects as

WebScraped funding included four state health projects and personnel in the agency responsible for children and family mental health amid hiring challenges. The de …

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OPINION: Nevadans need the public option for health care. And a …

WebAs a professional dedicated to delivering quality health care for my patients, I have seen firsthand how Nevadans are struggling with the sky-high cost of care and …

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