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States that expanded Medicaid between 2017 and 2023 saw a sharp jump in people getting life-saving treatment for opioid addiction. New research shows these insurance expansions are working better than ever, reaching people who need help most.
Florida hospitals are getting nearly $8 billion in additional federal Medicaid funding for care they provided last year. The extra money means better compensation for treating Medicaid patients and could help improve healthcare access across the state.
A new treatment center in northern Colorado is making recovery more accessible with 45-day programs that accept Medicaid and commercial insurance. The facility already has 19 clients and room for 140 more.
When federal officials made a massive math error about New York's Medicaid program, state analysts quickly set the record straight. The correction shows why careful data analysis matters for millions who depend on healthcare.
Pennsylvania topped the nation in Medicaid fraud convictions last year by working smarter, not harder. Attorney General Dave Sunday reveals how aggressive collaboration is protecting vulnerable citizens and stopping criminals before they take root.
Washington state just became the first to cover ElliQ, an AI companion that fights loneliness in older adults, through Medicaid. Thousands of seniors can now get the technology for free as part of their care plans.
Portland's new WNBA team selected 11 players in their first-ever expansion draft, officially launching their journey toward the 2026 season. General Manager Vanja Černivec says the day "went better than anyone expected."
A Moroccan biscuit and chocolate factory just doubled its workforce with a massive expansion that's putting hundreds of people to work. Fortune Maroc's investment is creating opportunities in a region hungry for economic growth.
Both men's and women's March Madness tournaments are growing by eight teams next season, giving more college athletes a shot at championship glory. It's the biggest tournament expansion in over 30 years, creating new opportunities for schools across the country.
Serenity Cole, 18, spent years in constant pain from sickle cell disease. Now she's pain-free thanks to a revolutionary payment deal where drug companies only get paid if their $2-3 million gene therapies actually work.
Massachusetts is taking on one of America's biggest health insurers for allegedly padding profits by making vulnerable seniors appear sicker than they really were. The lawsuit could open the door for other states to investigate similar practices.
When Matte'a Brooks discovered she was pregnant at 23, she had no insurance and no idea where to turn. What she found surprised her: a safety net that covers nearly half of all American births and made her entire pregnancy care completely free.
A Texas nonprofit clinic serving uninsured families across five counties just broke ground on a major expansion that will triple its ability to provide free medical, dental, and mental health care. After three years of planning and overwhelming community support, the Good Samaritan Center is just $120,000 away from its $5 million fundraising goal. ---
A secondary school in Aylesbury, England just hit a major construction milestone that will double its capacity while running almost entirely on renewable energy. The expansion shows how communities can grow without compromising on education quality or climate goals.
One of China's largest tire manufacturers is moving forward with a massive $550 million expansion in Egypt, a move that could create thousands of jobs and transform the country into a regional manufacturing hub. The investment signals growing confidence in Egypt's economic future.
A Pennsylvania dairy facility is investing over $130 million to expand operations, creating 47 new jobs while supporting local farmers. The expansion will process an additional 109,000 pounds of milk daily, two-thirds sourced from Pennsylvania farms.
A DuPont facility in Midland is investing $20 million to produce critical electric vehicle battery materials, creating 22 jobs that pay $30 per hour. The expansion shows how Michigan communities are becoming central players in America's clean transportation future.
Dutch parliament voted to stop a massive highway project that would have destroyed hundreds of trees near Utrecht. After years of local protests, lawmakers chose environmental protection over road expansion.
Five states just connected their electric grids in a massive expansion that makes renewable energy cheaper and more reliable for millions. The new network lets utilities share wind and solar power across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, and Arizona.
Qcells is investing $2.5 billion to build new solar manufacturing facilities in northwest Georgia, creating 2,500 good-paying jobs by 2024. The expansion will make the company the only fully-integrated solar panel manufacturer in America.
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