Four ways to improve the patient journey to pain relief

https://www.statnews.com/sponsor/2026/03/02/four-ways-to-improve-the-patient-journey-to-pain-relief/

Medicare is restricting care for 1 million Americans based on a faulty assumption. Congress must intervene Limiting choices for ostomy supplies is not the way to save money

https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/01/ostomy-supplies-competitive-bidding-program-cms/ By Diego SchapsApril 1, 2026 Schaps is general surgery resident at Duke University Health System, a member of the United Ostomy Associations of America advocacy committee, and a Department of Veterans Affairs quality scholar.

Industry Focus eBook - Drug Discovery (3rd edition)

https://www.news-medical.net/industry-focus/Industry-Focus-eBook--Drug-Discovery-(3rd-edition)?erid=a0ccb31dc37a4f909b515af17caa560a&utm_source=azonetwork_customized_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=industry_focus_ebook_drug_discovery_3rd_edition_ The Drug Discovery Industry Focus eBook, sponsored by Olink Proteomics, brings together expert perspectives on how emerging technologies, biomarker discovery strategies, and advanced research platforms are shaping modern drug development. As the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors continue to evolve, researchers are increasingly adopting data-driven approaches, AI-enabled tools, and sophisticated biological models to accelerate discovery while improving the precision and success of therapeutic development.

KFF Health Tracking Poll: The Public’s View of Immigration Enforcement Activities in Health Care Settings Authors: Shannon Schumacher, Drishti Pillai, Samantha Artiga, Ashley Kirzinger, and Liz Hamel Published: Apr 1, 2026

https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/kff-health-tracking-poll-the-publics-view-of-immigration-enforcement-activities-in-health-care-settings/ Soon after taking office, President Trump reversed longstanding policy that had protected against immigration enforcement in “sensitive locations” including health care facilities, schools, and places of worship. Following this recission, as well as an overall increase in enforcement activity, there have been reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents showing up at hospitals and other health care facilities. ICE presence at and around health care facilities has led to growing concerns among health care providers about the impacts on the health and safety of the community, including adults and children going without care. These actions sit against a backdrop of broad increased enforcement activity and policies restricting access to health coverage and care for immigrant families. Research shows that this environment has negative impacts on the mental and physical health of immigrant families, including the millions of U.S. citizen children living in them, as well as broader economic effects on communities.

The New Ideas Conundrum in Health Policy Author: Drew Altman Published: Apr 1, 2026

https://www.kff.org/from-drew-altman/the-new-ideas-conundrum-in-health-policy/ Democrats are casting about for new health reform ideas in the hope that they can gain traction in the run-up to 2028 and be enacted afterward. Jonathan Cohn wrote artfully about it in the Bulwark, and as is always the case, it’s not possible to improve on Jonathan’s take. I am frequently asked now: “What are the new ideas?” There are lots of ideas. Recently, I wrote about one that would resonate with voters: getting rid of prior authorization review.

Viewpoints: Health Care System Is Woefully Unprepared For Boomers; Compounded GLP-1s Can Be Dangerous

https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-health-care-system-is-woefully-unprepared-for-boomers-compounded-glp-1s-can-be-dangerous/

Novo Nordisk Ups Ante Against Lilly, Offers GLP-1 Cash Subscription Plans

Novo Nordisk Ups Ante Against Lilly, Offers GLP-1 Cash Subscription Plans Starting Tuesday, the Danish drugmaker will offer subscriptions for three months, six months, or 12 months through select telehealth partners, including Ro, Weight Watchers, and LifeMD. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk has cut 400 jobs at its Bloomington, Indiana, facility. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/novo-nordisk-ups-ante-against-lilly-offers-glp-1-cash-subscription-plans/

Suicides In Military Fell 11% In 2024

Suicides In Military Fell 11% In 2024 Despite the decline, suicide rates among active-duty troops overall still have gradually increased from 2011 to 2024, AP reported. In other mental health news, ARMR Sciences Inc. is testing whether its anti-fentanyl vaccine could prevent overdoses. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/suicides-in-military-fell-11-in-2024/

Surveys Of 20,000 Family Doctors Find Nearly Half Of Them Are Burned Out

Surveys Of 20,000 Family Doctors Find Nearly Half Of Them Are Burned Out An analysis of data collected from 2016 to 2020 showed that 44% felt burned out, leading to higher instances of job changes or quitting medicine altogether. Young or female physicians experienced more burnout, according to the first national-level analysis. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/survey-of-20000-family-doctors-finds-nearly-half-of-them-are-burned-out/

Judge Orders Trump Admin To Scrap New Criteria For Homelessness Funding

Judge Orders Trump Admin To Scrap New Criteria For Homelessness Funding Plaintiffs in the case had argued against new political considerations for receiving funds that included whether jurisdictions “support sanctuary protections, harm reduction practices, or inclusive policies for transgender people.” Other state news is from California, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Maryland, and Alabama. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/judge-orders-trump-admin-to-scrap-new-criteria-for-homelessness-funding/

Health Clinics Fret Title X Grants Won’t Be Renewed By Today’s Deadline

Health Clinics Fret Title X Grants Won’t Be Renewed By Today’s Deadline The Trump administration, which delayed — and then rushed — the Title X application process, is being mum about whether the funds will be distributed on time. Clinics are making contingency plans to continue reproductive health care. Plus, updates about the surgeon general nomination, peptide restrictions, blood donations, Americans' health care concerns, and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/health-clinics-fret-title-x-grants-wont-be-renewed-by-todays-deadline/

Colorado Law Banning Conversion Therapy For LGBTQ+ Kids Struck Down

Colorado Law Banning Conversion Therapy For LGBTQ+ Kids Struck Down Eight Supreme Court justices concurred that the First Amendment prohibits states from using their licensing power to prevent therapists from sharing particular views with patients, Politico reported. The ruling could have implications for other states. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/colorado-law-banning-conversion-therapy-for-lgbtq-kids-struck-down/

CFRI Community-Initiated Care in Behavioral Health: Exploring Funding Mechanisms for Substance Use Disorders Webinar Fecha y hora21 abr 2026 03:00 p. m.

https://westat.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_V1ZoDpg0TmWgWprn1UIDsA?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=5dec0f0246-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_03_26_05_40&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-5dec0f0246-167840245#/registration Join SAMHSA to Discuss the Report on Community-Initiated Care in Behavioral Healths: Exploring Funding Mechanisms for Substance Use Disorders Tuesday, April 21, 2-3 p.m. ET SAMHSA's Center for Financing Reform and Innovation (CFRI) is releasing a report and hosting a webinar Community-Initiated Care in Behavioral Health: Exploring Funding Mechanisms for Substance Use Disorders. Increasing behavioral health needs and persistent workforce shortages leave many communities without timely access to substance use disorders (SUD) services. Community-initiated care (CIC) offers a promising strategy to expand support by engaging trained community members and leveraging existing local resources to help mitigate the SUD service gaps. Learn more about this report during SAMHSA’s webinar which examines existing CIC organizations to better understand the strategies and funding mechanisms used to sustain early intervention and prevention services for SUD in their communities. Speakers include: Rachele C. Espiritu, Ph.D., Director, SAMHSA Office of Minority Health, Acting Director, Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) – Opening Remarks, Panel Moderator Shoma Ghose, Ph.D., Vice President, Westat – Welcome/Housekeeping Lauren Decker-Woodrow, Ph.D., Principal Research Associate, Westat – Report Overview Michele Gazda, Associate Director for Overdose Prevention, Global Health Advocacy Incubator – Panelist Robin Racine, Director, Tipton Prevention – Panelist Marc Dalton, M.D., M.P.H., Medical Director for Behavioral Health, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield – Panelist

How To Submit Your Survey Data to a CAHPS Database

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Expanded Access to Investigational Drugs for Treatment Use - Questions and Answers April 15, 2026

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/news-events-human-drugs/expanded-access-investigational-drugs-treatment-use-questions-and-answers-04152026?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Join the Small Business and Industry Assistance (SBIA) program for an informative webinar on the guidance, Expanded Access to Investigational Drugs for Treatment Use: Questions and Answers. Expanded access is a pathway for patients with serious or immediately life-threatening diseases or conditions to gain access to investigational drugs for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative treatment options are available. The primary goal of this event is to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of this pathway, including the regulatory requirements and FDA’s recommendations. The session will detail the three categories of Expanded Access (EA): individual patient, intermediate-size population, and treatment INDs and protocols, and will increase participants’ understanding of the criteria, submission requirements, and responsibilities of all parties involved.

Advisory and Enforcement Actions Against Industry for Selling Tobacco Products to Underage Purchasers

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FDA Identifies Cases of Serious Liver Injury in Patients Taking Tavneos (avacopan) for Severe Active Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibody (ANCA)-associated Vasculitis

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-identifies-cases-serious-liver-injury-patients-taking-tavneos-avacopan-severe-active-anti?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery FDA is alerting patients and health care professionals about serious postmarketing cases, including fatal cases, of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) associated with Tavneos (avacopan). Some cases involved vanishing bile duct syndrome (VBDS), which is characterized by progressive destruction and disappearance of the bile ducts in the liver. This condition can slow or stop the flow of bile and may lead to permanent liver damage. VBDS is often accompanied by the yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), itchiness, and tiredness. Although hepatotoxicity is a serious adverse reaction for Tavneos identified in premarket clinical trials and described in product labeling, VBDS and DILI cases with fatal outcomes represent new safety concerns. FDA is continuing to monitor postmarketing cases of DILI, including VBDS, involving Tavneos and will provide updates as appropriate.

VACCINES +++

VACCINES CIDRAP: More People Requesting ‘Unvaccinated’ Blood For Themselves Or Their Children https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/more-people-requesting-unvaccinated-blood-themselves-or-their-children?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--fuFl4Ewnp91HBD3VRSa4l_tQxLtTX5LVJwd9qeTz9a5BpO_LEzeN2m7y0L_Eh1Lao2J7ixWhTzVymerSbuHt297zD8Q&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email A growing number of patients who need transfusions are asking for blood from unvaccinated donors, a difficult request to honor, given that blood centers don’t ask donors if they’ve been vaccinated and don’t label blood according to vaccinated status. These requests often delay care and, in some cases, harm patients’ health, according to a report published late last week in Transfusion. Health systems need to develop standardized policies, include counseling, to handle these requests, the report’s authors wrote. (Szabo, 3/31) CNN: RFK Jr. Pledged To Fight Lyme Disease. Does That Include Supporting A Vaccine? https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/31/health/lyme-disease-vaccine-kennedy?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9MhsUbgixq2621YDu0sUWd4IurIXxYJazci2YG_gifo7DbcUmreFqpTzXSkeHULGRe81IimPqyPZwYVgoSDVds5piblg&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email As secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, Kennedy has promised to take on Lyme disease, which is an even bigger problem now than it was 40 years ago. At a roundtable discussion he convened in December with patients, clinicians and researchers, he pledged greater support for improving diagnostics and treatment. (Tirrell, 3/31) Bloomberg: New Study Tests Vaccine’s Potential To Block Fentanyl’s Deadly Effects https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-31/fentanyl-vaccine-begins-trial-in-new-effort-to-prevent-overdose?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--ddup_GsQpthC1CCK_BDqKxRLTPLC9YXFGgH9pmz2gbIoLpAoaTfJkro2qVUCKjdpb20kiOY1T8XfRi_3wM2FdqB7xwg&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email Biotech startup ARMR Sciences Inc. said it has begun a human trial of its anti-fentanyl vaccine in an early study that could one day lead to a inoculation offering months-long protection from the deadly respiratory effects of the powerful synthetic opioid. The trial is the culmination of years of research. It aims to show that a vaccine, unlike existing emergency remedies, could prevent a fentanyl overdose from ever happening. (Langreth, 3/31)

ON CAPITOL HILL - THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ++ ++++++

ON CAPITOL HILL Modern Healthcare: House Bill Would Cap Medicare Physician Pay Cuts At 2.5% https://www.modernhealthcare.com/politics-regulation/mh-house-bill-medicare-physician-pay-cuts/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_lMG5cUfZLTl5ZKBjP1O5hS1Q-nknKr2FdXTVsy6T9_KUGzukWkzxJFgd_Kkk8Qas4Ua2-iJFQqnSIXYrQ8chn7vR82w&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email Think of it as preventive medicine for doctor pay. A bipartisan House bill that lawmakers plan to introduce this week would cap annual Medicare physician reimbursement cuts at 2.5% while giving regulators more leeway to set annual payment updates. The Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2025 is far from the Medicare payment system overhaul doctors have failed to win for years and it does not include a raise for 2027. (McAuliff, 3/31) NBC News: White House Pushes Senate To Move Quickly On Casey Means Nomination https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/white-house-pushes-senate-move-quickly-casey-means-nomination-rcna266004?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9doIobmtUpoMaUYH_roIXgu3ezBmwBDr1ItaNKUM0AISHYpgEy2v6e0dmburJ-my1Tsgnr1fmtVVcbhhGyHZU41XvM0Q&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email The White House is calling on the Senate to confirm Dr. Casey Means as U.S. surgeon general "without further delay," even as President Donald Trump signaled uncertainty about her path forward. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that he didn't know how Means was faring in the nomination process more than a month after her Senate confirmation hearing. "We have a lot of great candidates," he added. (Lovelace Jr., Kapur and Bendix, 3/31) THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION Stat: HHS Reorganizes Health IT Office To Focus On Policy Priorities https://www.statnews.com/2026/03/31/hhs-reorganizes-health-it-regulation-office-astp-onc/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--jH5MGfg3-bn-T0vb1hzncLjZEslnZtgzTmeAYQYuWcvncRwK0MESJoWe6HDZWH84SO3hccSa3mcE8BegOoo_8DzASvw&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email The Trump administration is changing the name of the federal health IT office back to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). The Tuesday announcement also reverts the organization of the office to focus on external IT coordination, instead of also overseeing Health and Human Services’ internal use of technology. (Trang, 3/31) The New York Times: FDA Is Expected To Lift Restriction On Peptides, Heeding RFK Jr.’s Wishes https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/health/peptide-ban-fda-rfk-jr.html?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--UkajNp81SURaTOs4v7O_Bg_pZiVcpR_QrDtGY-xP2SQtqJe14LvdWv5xqqpxVDqR2LmibMsqsp6Rf6wBawOHEsD0FvA&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email The Food and Drug Administration is moving toward allowing compounding pharmacies to produce more than a dozen injectable peptides that were banned because of potentially significant safety risks, according to a senior administration official. In 2023, 14 peptides were removed from a list of products that the F.D.A. allows compounding pharmacies to produce. The pharmacies tailor products for individual patients’ needs. The peptides had not been approved by the F.D.A. as safe or effective and, in recent years, the agency had noted that they were increasingly being marketed with unproved claims that they had cosmetic, anti-aging and disease-fighting benefits. (Jewett and Blum, 3/31) AP: Judge Rules Trump Administration's Homeless Funding Changes Unlawful https://apnews.com/article/hud-homeless-funding-federal-court-lawsuit-82422d507fe36729d23c1de4923a6da6?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--c73gp00ZbHMb2QVTnbsY_tJjN1YfbVjLjhSr6eyuSzG97QW3Zt5Y-Eh-kBDt6G4Hn_-ZJAUdmsf04x9CjEN7U8eh79Q&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s effort to dramatically change the criteria to get tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful. Several nonprofits filed a lawsuit last year accusing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of changing the rules for receiving $75 million to build housing for homeless families and individuals. The plaintiffs accused the Trump administration of issuing a new Notice of Funding Opportunity, or NOFO, for the Continuum of Care Builds program to better align with its social policies. (Casey, 4/1) Modern Healthcare: Over 130 Hospitals Sue HHS Over Medicare DSH Payment Changes https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/mh-hospitals-hhs-medicare-dsh-payment-lawsuit/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8uwhnSr2y1ZS4x3cERAPteQEMkp_Mki97kbhhWq9JkFjPPV90uCp5FggPNzGFcAMJqo6QKhwaKc82dBYF3yvY26PHQSQ&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email More than 130 hospitals sued the Health and Human Services Department seeking to overturn a regulation that allegedly underpays them for treating Medicare patients. Hospitals in 16 states filed a complaint alleging HHS exceeded its legal authority when it finalized a 2023 rule that retroactively changed how the agency counts inpatient stays for Medicare Advantage patients in disproportionate share hospital payments. (Kacik, 3/31) Modern Healthcare: CMS-Backed Mobile Clinics Aim To Expand Rural Healthcare Access https://www.modernhealthcare.com/post-acute-care/mh-cms-mobile-clinics-rural-healthcare-access/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--RZiJJe8RxKGjVx-fDxnnAaPW_haBf6UNqf9ggd9UObtcbJXI9CNcTVfZYNuvdD3hjlDu4TTWBlrjZL1nn16zVIBeguw&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email A mobile healthcare pilot could act as a roadmap for states looking to improve medical access in rural communities and for providers looking to increase revenues. Twenty-two states included mobile medical units in their plans for how to spend part of $50 billion in Rural Healthcare Transformation Program funds. To qualify for the money, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services required states to find ways to expand access to care in underserved areas through innovation. (Eastabrook, 3/31) Stat: NIH Chief Bhattacharya Sparks Debate On Vannevar Bush's Legacy https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/01/jay-bhattacharya-invoked-vannevar-bush-rolling-in-his-grave/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9HmmRoFx0GHwks79lMXCu75cuTHiN38qbVr47hx7N7ztS90Z98_5dHxefb-7n7ukFoBCMhwS5ckLWZr9D2ATX3Oi0EpA&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email It is perhaps not surprising that the director of the National Institutes of Health would invoke the name of a man revered by scientists as the architect of a policy widely credited with driving the United States’ global supremacy in biomedical research. But Jay Bhattacharya’s claim over the weekend that the Trump administration is pursuing a vision articulated eight decades ago by that scientific leader, Vannevar Bush, has provoked pushback — even outrage — in scientific circles. (Oza, 4/1) The Washington Post: Six Times More Federal Dollars Flow To Retirees Than Young People https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/04/01/federal-spending-boomers-gen-z/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_LSzO85-sWMuZhuDpckzAz1EbIoJ7ow47qBsVXx6jieWZjV4QDrxxxThCBc9IwgSEUTGxv7Or0i8ZnGY32VjPRg2HffQ&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email The federal government spends significantly more on retirees than any other age group in the United States, a sign of the breadth of Social Security and Medicare — and Americans’ determination to keep those programs going. Americans age 65 and older — generally part of the baby-boom generation or Silent Generation — received an estimated $2.7 trillion in federal outlays last year, six times more than the $449 billion for Americans under 26 years old. That ratio is only expected to grow as the population ages. (Lerman, 4/1)

Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’ March 31, 2026

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/listen-to-the-latest-kff-health-news-minute-2026/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8TFyzgBQsENPqO6-XE5QlQrBQMZO0UqGQvWFcqxhjzfRCB9nJmgBRh4l3RDeOgBuYJR411FzmVDdORQgL55m0SgaxVjg&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email KFF Health News: Listen To The Latest 'KFF Health News Minute' Jackie Fortiér reads the week’s news: Consumers know which party they blame after Congress failed to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies. Plus, updated standards say seniors should aim for even lower blood pressure readings. (3/31)

Readers Sound Off on NIH Staff Cuts, Work Requirements, and More April 1, 2026

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/letters-to-editor-readers-nih-staff-cuts-work-requirements-march-2026/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_JlltrQJXQ83uyxvThh_dp9HcJsTkUmYJeC8A9aOT3pFUB5JdrpLJ3pZRXgbE8ry3q5Q2nG8La0-YLG8iJGk1X8PB9nQ&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email KFF Health News: KFF Health News’ ‘Letters To The Editor’: Readers Sound Off On NIH Staff Cuts, Work Requirements, And More ‘The Federal Government’s Loss Is the County’s Gain’I wanted to thank Rachana Pradhan and Katheryn Houghton for their coverage of the loss of staff at the National Institutes of Health (“Six Federal Scientists Run Out by Trump Talk About the Work Left Undone,” March 6). In December 2024, I had accepted a tentative job offer for a dream job at NIH after eight years of being a federal contractor supporting data science work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Global Health Center and the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases during the covid response, and later with the U.S. Agency for International Development, where I supported HIV program monitoring and response data visualization. (4/1)

Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act Darkens Outlook for Government-Backed Clinics By Phil Galewitz April 1, 2026

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/federal-funded-community-health-centers-revenue-loss-under-trump/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ycjieFxDgCPH_5l8IzRlii8cpKRwi2AkvHXTPMWhBJjVFUq6YooQXZWPKEgY61JGmYQ2To1INMiUwCVsTdHQQRaJI5Q&_hsmi=411712740&utm_content=411712740&utm_source=hs_email KFF Health News: Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act Darkens Outlook For Government-Backed Clinics Bluestem Health, a clinic that serves low-income and uninsured patients in Lincoln, Nebraska, has lost money for the last two years. And CEO Brad Meyer fears times will soon get worse for the clinic and its 21,000 patients. That’s because Nebraska is set to become the first state to require certain Medicaid enrollees to work or lose their coverage under new rules in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. (Galewitz, 4/1)