Megan
@therightmegan.bsky.social
PM&R/Neurorehabilitation PA-C 🧠 | Systems thinker 🤔 | Human rights advocate 🌎 | Live music junkie 🎸 | Dog mom 🐾 | Fueled by matcha 🍵 | Personal views 👀
At midnight, The Blue Stones dropped their new album "METRO" - the whole thing is pure gold, but this is my hyperfixation song. Can't wait to see them live in a few weeks 🤘
The Blue Stones - Don't Feel Right (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Blue Stones
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March 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
At midnight, The Blue Stones dropped their new album "METRO" - the whole thing is pure gold, but this is my hyperfixation song. Can't wait to see them live in a few weeks 🤘
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Viewpoint: Proposed #Medicaid cuts may eliminate coverage for millions and impact services for children, people with disabilities, and older adults. https://ja.ma/4j5DPnW
March 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Viewpoint: Proposed #Medicaid cuts may eliminate coverage for millions and impact services for children, people with disabilities, and older adults. https://ja.ma/4j5DPnW
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Many people with disabilities are forced to keep their incomes low so they can remain on Medicaid, because employer-provided insurance doesn’t cover support services they rely on to live independently. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Many People With Disabilities Risk Losing Their Medicaid if They Work Too Much - KFF Health News
As politicians demand that more Medicaid recipients work, many people with disabilities say their state programs’ income and asset caps force them to limit their work hours or turn down promotions.
kffhealthnews.org
March 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Many people with disabilities are forced to keep their incomes low so they can remain on Medicaid, because employer-provided insurance doesn’t cover support services they rely on to live independently. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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17 states are suing the U.S. government to end federal protections for disabled people. At the same time, Congress is debating whether to cut nearly a trillion dollars from Medicaid funding.
We break it all down on the newest episode of At Liberty.
We break it all down on the newest episode of At Liberty.
Know Your Disability Rights with Zoe Brennan-Krohn and Nicole Jorwic | American Civil Liberties Union
www.aclu.org
March 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
17 states are suing the U.S. government to end federal protections for disabled people. At the same time, Congress is debating whether to cut nearly a trillion dollars from Medicaid funding.
We break it all down on the newest episode of At Liberty.
We break it all down on the newest episode of At Liberty.
Cutting Medicaid isn't just cruel - it's short-sighted and will ultimately drive up costs for everyone in the long run. This is a perfect example of why healthcare decisions should be guided by public health experts, not profit-driven business leaders.
A Republican House resolution directed a committee to propose ways to reduce the deficit by at least $880 billion over a decade. Lawmakers have taken Medicare off the table for cuts, which makes it impossible to reach $880 billion without cutting Medicaid. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Can House Republicans Cut $880 Billion Without Slashing Medicaid? It’s Likely Impossible. - KFF Health News
A Republican House resolution, which needs the Senate’s buy-in, directed a committee to propose ways to reduce the deficit by at least $880 billion over a decade. Lawmakers have taken Medicare off the...
kffhealthnews.org
March 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Cutting Medicaid isn't just cruel - it's short-sighted and will ultimately drive up costs for everyone in the long run. This is a perfect example of why healthcare decisions should be guided by public health experts, not profit-driven business leaders.
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Today, we announced a new partnership with SIRUM to deliver high-quality, affordable prescription drugs to Marylanders.
governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/governor-moore-announces-expanded-access-to-more-affordable-prescription-drugs-through-innovative-partnership-with-sirum-an.aspx
governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/governor-moore-announces-expanded-access-to-more-affordable-prescription-drugs-through-innovative-partnership-with-sirum-an.aspx
March 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Today, we announced a new partnership with SIRUM to deliver high-quality, affordable prescription drugs to Marylanders.
governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/governor-moore-announces-expanded-access-to-more-affordable-prescription-drugs-through-innovative-partnership-with-sirum-an.aspx
governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/governor-moore-announces-expanded-access-to-more-affordable-prescription-drugs-through-innovative-partnership-with-sirum-an.aspx
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Today, we honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-female unit of the U.S. Army Women's Army Corps that served during World War II.
Theirs is an important story about our history, and a reminder that determination and teamwork can overcome any challenge.
Theirs is an important story about our history, and a reminder that determination and teamwork can overcome any challenge.
March 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Today, we honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-female unit of the U.S. Army Women's Army Corps that served during World War II.
Theirs is an important story about our history, and a reminder that determination and teamwork can overcome any challenge.
Theirs is an important story about our history, and a reminder that determination and teamwork can overcome any challenge.
Ugh.
CMS rescinds Medicaid's health-related social needs guidance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has pulled information on health equity for the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through Section 1115 waivers. | CMS removed B...
www.fiercehealthcare.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Ugh.
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Expanding Medicaid under the ACA has had financial benefits for hospitals, including:
- Fewer uninsured patients, more Medicaid patients, or both
- Reductions in uncompensated care
- Increases in revenues and operating margins
- Fewer hospital closures
- Fewer uninsured patients, more Medicaid patients, or both
- Reductions in uncompensated care
- Increases in revenues and operating margins
- Fewer hospital closures
5 Key Facts About Medicaid and Hospitals | KFF
We explain the role of Medicaid for hospitals, including how much spending on hospital care comes from Medicaid, the share of births covered by the program, and how Medicaid expansion has impacted hos...
on.kff.org
March 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Expanding Medicaid under the ACA has had financial benefits for hospitals, including:
- Fewer uninsured patients, more Medicaid patients, or both
- Reductions in uncompensated care
- Increases in revenues and operating margins
- Fewer hospital closures
- Fewer uninsured patients, more Medicaid patients, or both
- Reductions in uncompensated care
- Increases in revenues and operating margins
- Fewer hospital closures
Maryland Strong!
Amid national push against DEI programs, Jones leads push to maintain it in Maryland - Maryland Matters
Amid a national push by President Donald Trump to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, one of Maryland’s presiding officers seeks to make sure it remains intact in the state.
marylandmatters.org
February 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Maryland Strong!
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Medicaid provides 40% of the funding for community health centers.
Medicaid supports 2 out of 3 people in nursing homes.
Medicaid provides health care to 41 million children.
Trump and his Republican friends want to enact massive cuts to the program.
We won't let them.
Medicaid supports 2 out of 3 people in nursing homes.
Medicaid provides health care to 41 million children.
Trump and his Republican friends want to enact massive cuts to the program.
We won't let them.
February 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Medicaid provides 40% of the funding for community health centers.
Medicaid supports 2 out of 3 people in nursing homes.
Medicaid provides health care to 41 million children.
Trump and his Republican friends want to enact massive cuts to the program.
We won't let them.
Medicaid supports 2 out of 3 people in nursing homes.
Medicaid provides health care to 41 million children.
Trump and his Republican friends want to enact massive cuts to the program.
We won't let them.
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One month in, the attacks on racial & disability justice are escalating. CRDJ’s 100 Days Guide now covers:
⚡ Cabinet & budget shakeups
⚡ Courts as a battleground
⚡ Watchdogs silenced
⚡ Attacks on research, elections, education & healthcare
Stay informed. Stay ready. docs.google.com/document/d/e...
⚡ Cabinet & budget shakeups
⚡ Courts as a battleground
⚡ Watchdogs silenced
⚡ Attacks on research, elections, education & healthcare
Stay informed. Stay ready. docs.google.com/document/d/e...
February 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
One month in, the attacks on racial & disability justice are escalating. CRDJ’s 100 Days Guide now covers:
⚡ Cabinet & budget shakeups
⚡ Courts as a battleground
⚡ Watchdogs silenced
⚡ Attacks on research, elections, education & healthcare
Stay informed. Stay ready. docs.google.com/document/d/e...
⚡ Cabinet & budget shakeups
⚡ Courts as a battleground
⚡ Watchdogs silenced
⚡ Attacks on research, elections, education & healthcare
Stay informed. Stay ready. docs.google.com/document/d/e...
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appears to have dismissed any possibility of working with President Donald Trump after a meeting at the White House with the National Governors Association.
marylandmatters.org/2025/02/25/m...
marylandmatters.org/2025/02/25/m...
Moore changes tone after encounter with Trump - Maryland Matters
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appears to have dismissed any possibility of working with President Donald Trump after a meeting at the White House with the National Governors Association.
marylandmatters.org
February 25, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appears to have dismissed any possibility of working with President Donald Trump after a meeting at the White House with the National Governors Association.
marylandmatters.org/2025/02/25/m...
marylandmatters.org/2025/02/25/m...
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URGENT: The House is set to vote tomorrow on whether to advance $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid — eviscerating essential programs that provide lifesaving services for people with disabilities, children, seniors, and more.
Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.
Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.
Congress: Save Medicaid Now
Politicians are attempting to pass devastating cuts to Medicaid right now and we must act fast. Send a message telling your member of Congress to fight back now.
action.aclu.org
February 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
URGENT: The House is set to vote tomorrow on whether to advance $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid — eviscerating essential programs that provide lifesaving services for people with disabilities, children, seniors, and more.
Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.
Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.