Wyoming Committee Advances Medicaid Expansion Bill
An estimated 19,000 residents would be covered initially if Medicaid expansion were approved.
Healthcare
Bill Addresses Pensions, Healthcare for Miners, Retirees
In the past, the United Mine Workers of America has accused McConnell of blocking pension and health benefits for miners.
Share of Uninsured Americans Rises for 1st Time in a Decade
More people were covered by Medicare, reflecting the aging of the baby boomers. But Medicaid coverage declined.
Laramie Community Justice Advocate Enters U.S. Senate Race
Community and environmental justice advocate Mayana “Yana” Ludwig announced her run for U.S. Senate on the Democratic ticket at Washington Park in Laramie.
Wyoming Tribe Says Hospital Overcharging Tribal Members
SageWest operates hospitals in Lander and Riverton and is owned by Apollo Global Management, a New York-based equity firm.
Medicaid Expansion Becomes Key Issue in GOP-Leaning States
Medicaid expansion also has been in the spotlight in the Florida, Kansas and Wisconsin governor's races.
UW Clinic Receives Grant for Mental Health, Addiction Treatment
The Albany County Community Health Clinic, a program in the UW College of Health Sciences, received the grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration for AIMS -or Access Increases in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services – funding.
Study Says Wyoming Healthcare Workers Are Overworked More Than Most
Health professionals in Wyoming are more overworked than most other states in the country, according to a new study.
Four GOP Senators Say They'll Oppose Health Care Bill
GOP leaders hope to vote on the bill next week and can only afford two defections from the 52 Senate Republicans.
Wyoming Senators Note GOP Proposed Health Changes
Enzi says it also frees the American people from purchasing insurance they either did not want or could not afford.