Medicaid Cuts Threaten the Health of Women and Children: Why Protecting Coverage Matters

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Medicaid Cuts Threaten the Health of Women and Children: Why Protecting Coverage Matters

By Janet Howard | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com  Medicaid is a cornerstone of America’s healthcare system, providing critical coverage to millions of low-income individuals, particularly women and children. Yet, proposed cuts to this vital program threaten to undo decades of progress in maternal and child health. As lawmakers debate Medicaid’s future, the stakes […]

NYC’s Growing Higher Ed Sector Contributes $35 Billion a Year to City Economy, Study Finds

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NYC’s Growing Higher Ed Sector Contributes $35 Billion a Year to City Economy, Study Finds

By Greg David, THE CITY  | Editorial Credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com  But challenges for the city’s 100 higher ed institutions loom, with Republican-led cuts to federal funding on the horizon. This September, Vanderbilt University signed a 99-year lease for 13 buildings in Chelsea where it plans to create a third major center for the […]