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Sam Whitehead
Coverage of Sam Whitehead in the Nexus archive.
KFF Health Newsorganization2Dr. Céline Gounderperson1Department of Health and Human Servicesorganization1Affordable Care Acttopic1telehealthtopic1The Takeout with Major Garrettorganization1The Georgia Health Reportorganization1Medicaidtopic1Trump administrationorganization1Dr. Mehmet Ozperson1consumer advocatestopic1work requirementtopic1
- Journalists Dig Into HHS’ Covid Injury List, ACA Sign-Ups, and Telehealth
Journalists discussed the Department of Health and Human Services' plan to compensate for automatic Covid vaccine injuries, a drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment, and telehealth abortion access on various media outlets. Céline Gounder and Sam Whitehead addressed these topics on CBS and WUGA broadcasts, while an article highlighted telehealth providers' views on abortion pill access.
- New Medicaid Work Rule Means More Opportunities To Lose Coverage
The Trump administration's new Medicaid work rule requires recipients to document exemptions, such as a doctor's note, to avoid losing coverage starting next year. Consumer advocates warn the policy may disproportionately affect individuals unable to meet work requirements.