States are beginning to use opioid settlement money in various ways, as discussed by KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani on CBS News 24/7’s “The Daily Report” on Nov. 3. Pattani highlighted the different approaches being taken by states with this funding, shedding light on how the money is being allocated and the impact it is having on communities.
In her report, “From Narcan to Gun Silencers, Opioid Settlement Cash Pays Law Enforcement Tabs” and “Sock Hops and Concerts: How Some Places Spent Opioid Settlement Cash,” Pattani delves into the diverse ways in which states are utilizing the opioid settlement money. From providing life-saving Narcan to law enforcement agencies to organizing community events and programs, the funds are being put to use in a variety of ways to address the opioid crisis.
On a related note, KFF Health News Southern correspondent Sam Whitehead discussed the government’s claims that new technologies will assist Medicaid recipients in complying with new work requirement rules on WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on Oct. 31. Through his reporting, Whitehead explores the potential impact of these new technologies on Medicaid enrollees and the effectiveness of such tools in helping individuals meet the work requirements.
Meanwhile, KFF Health News Southern California correspondent Claudia Boyd-Barrett delved into the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in and around health care facilities in a recent segment on Radio Bilingüe’s “Línea Abierta” on Oct. 30. Boyd-Barrett’s reporting sheds light on the challenges faced by health facilities in California as they navigate the delicate balance between providing care to all individuals while also addressing immigration concerns.
In another discussion, KFF Health News executive editor Alex Wayne addressed the federal government shutdown and the rising premiums of the Affordable Care Act on Sirius XM’s “The Smerconish Podcast” on Oct. 30. Wayne’s analysis provides insights into the impact of these political and policy decisions on healthcare costs and access for individuals across the country.
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