Montana
The Boom in Out-of-State Telehealth Threatens In-State Providers
The pandemic has highlighted potential benefits with telehealth. But there have also been some unintended consequences as more people access care remotely.
Pandemic Drives Phone, Computer ‘Right-to-Repair’ Bills
Legislation in half the states would make it easier to fix phones and computers.
Push Is On for States to Ban Organ Transplant Discrimination
States are passing laws that would prevent people with Down syndrome, autism and other disabilities from being denied transplants solely because of their conditions.
Montana’s Health Policy MVP Takes Her Playbook on the Road
Marilyn Bartlett saved the state of Montana more than $30 million in three years by pegging hospital prices to a multiple of what Medicare pays. But she's finding the model she used in the state difficult to replicate elsewhere.
12 Million People to Lose Unemployment Benefits This Month When Federal Programs Expire
Federal safety net programs that have provided additional unemployment benefits for workers who lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic are set to end.
Rural Public Health Staff Strained by Covid Surge, Public Backlash
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Republicans Win in Montana, Missouri Governors' Races
Elsewhere, there were few surprises on election night with governors' contests. Eight incumbents were reelected, five of them Republicans. And a favored GOP candidate won in Utah.
11 Governors' Races Are On the Ballot. Here Are the Ones to Watch.
Only a couple of the races are considered highly contested this year, with a toss-up in Montana and a competitive race in Missouri between a GOP incumbent and a Democratic challenger.
Despite Pandemic Threat, Gubernatorial Hopefuls Avoid COVID Nitty-Gritty
Voters who are deciding the next occupant of their governor’s mansion are also effectively choosing the next leader of their state’s COVID-19 response.
Wildfires’ Toxic Air Leaves Damage Long After the Smoke Clears
Toxic air from fires has blanketed California and the Pacific Northwest for weeks now.
Covid Exodus Fills Vacation Towns With New Medical Pressures
As people stick around in posh destinations used to only dealing with tourist influxes for one season, some local leaders are worried about strains on medical facilities both for newcomers and longtime residents.
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