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The changes will mean about 10.3 million people would lose access to Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, with 7.6 million people becoming uninsured during the 10-year budget window, according to an unpublished CBO estimate

Nonprofit is a major provider of family health services to low-income people, but its support of abortion services has made it a political target for Republicans, who say ‘You can't pour water into only one part of a bucket’

Republicans would add new Medicaid work requirements for some able-bodied adults; seek to penalize the dozen states that allow immigrants living in the U.S. without legal status in the program; and require states to more frequently check Medicaid enrollees’ eligibility, among other changes.

Attractively marketed, low priced and high-potency marijuana appeals to kids who think it’s safe to use, but it also poses serious mental health risks, including psychosis, for young users

Two new state committees are being formed to look at reining in health care costs, and health officials seek applicants

To make up for lost dollars, states could have to reduce payments to providers, curb benefits or reduce enrollment, potentially harming children and others as states try to fill the gap

Hospital industry leaders say spending cuts could accelerate a decades-long wave of psychiatric unit closures, forcing people to drive long distances for care or resort to costly emergency services

Opponents of the bill say reducing costs to hospitals for state and school employees could shortchange hospitals up to $100 million a year, and likely increase the cost of care for others

Limited data collection and inadequate funding are key barriers to Oregon’s behavioral health improvement efforts

A revised version of the bill affecting medical and behavioral care for foster kids and others in the custody of the state has won another hearing after facing major criticisms earlier in the session