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Two local senior living facilities rated among the best in Virginia

Two senior-living facilities located just outside of Arlington are among the best in the state, according to a new Newsweek ranking. Goodwin House Alexandria ranked No. 2 and Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads ranked No. 3 in Virginia in the magazine’s newly released list of America’s Best Nursing Homes.

Virginia · 10d
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Virginia Medicaid schedules 3 town hall meetings on 2027 coverage changes

Virginia Medicaid will hold a series of virtual town halls to explain federal changes expected to affect some Medicaid members in 2027. The sessions are open to the public and will take place Nov. 10, Dec. 2 and Jan. 15, 2027. Each session is from noon to 1 p.m.

Virginia · 8d

The Money Overview

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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose Providence, Lee, Yale or Bon Secours

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose access to Providence, Lee Health, Yale New Haven Health or Bon Secours hospitals between Jan. 1 and Feb. 1, 2027. Only the Providence exit is confirmed; the other three systems are still in contract talks or have said they intend […] The post UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose Providence, Lee, Yale or Bon Secours appeared first on The Money Overview .

South Carolina · 10d

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In Virginia and beyond, Democratic candidates increasingly embrace Medicare for All

A campaign sign outside of a polling place in Chesterfield County, Virginia reads “Medicare For All” on Aug. 4, 2026. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/Virginia Mercury) Reversing GOP-led changes to Medicaid and restoring ACA subsidies has been a rallying cry for the party, but some Democrats see a future shift to universal healthcare.

Virginia · 11d
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UVA Health outpatient center on Pantops could cost Albemarle County about $330,000 a year in property taxes

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -UVA Health bought land and buildings in Pantops, and reports put Albemarle County’s property tax loss at about $330,000 a year because the University of Virginia is tax-exempt. UVA Medical is the specific entity that bought the property. It is part of the university. Abbey Stumpf,...

Albemarle County, VA · 8d

Main Street Dollars

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Medicaid expansion adults must renew their coverage every six months instead of every 12 starting in January 2027

Starting in January 2027, adults covered through Medicaid expansion will have to renew twice a year instead of once. Virginia Medicaid says the state must review eligibility “every 6 months, instead of every 12, through the Medicaid renewal process.” The change follows from the 2025 budget law, H.R. 1, and it covers adults in the […]

Virginia · 11d

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Moving Mountains in Rural Healthcare: The Health Wagon’s Integrative Comprehensive Collaborative Care Model

Deep in the mountains of Central Appalachia, where geographic isolation, poverty, and healthcare workforce shortages create significant barriers to medical care, St. Mary’s Health Wagon has spent more than four decades demonstrating that innovative healthcare delivery can begin far beyond traditional hospital walls. Founded in 1980 by Sister Bernadette...

Kentucky · 9d

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Virginia launches coalition to help residents navigate Medicaid, SNAP changes

A new statewide coalition of 32 organizations will help Virginians understand and respond to changes in federal Medicaid and food assistance programs, Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Tuesday, Oct. 20. The Virginia United Coalition brings together healthcare providers, food assistance organizations, faith communities, workforce development groups and other partners to help...

Virginia · 9d

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Sentara expands healthcare access for Aetna members

VIRGINIA (WAVY) — Sentara Health’s Acute and Ambulatory Divisions are rolling out an expanded partnership with Aetna to provide access to Sentara Health’s high-quality providers for more Virginians. The agreement will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. The agreement allows Aetna Medicare Advantage and Aetna Better Health of Virginia Medicaid members full access to Sentara […]

Virginia · 10d

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UVA Health Expands Gastroenterology Services in Northern Virginia with Addition of Three Established Practices

Three practices, formerly operated by OneGI, in Gainesville, Manassas, and Warrenton have joined UVA Health, expanding access to gastroenterology services and building on UVA Health’s established gastroenterology program serving patients across Northern Virginia. The integration brings the established gastroenterology practices into UVA Health, welcoming providers, advanced practice providers, and...

Gainesville, VA · 11d

Virginia Mercury

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In Virginia and beyond, Democratic candidates increasingly embrace Medicare for All

One of Chesterfield County resident John Meszaros’ sons was born with a rare metabolic syndrome, which required frequent doctor visits in his first year of life and came with hefty hospital bills at the start of it.  Though his son is now covered by Medicaid, Meszaros said he and his wife have had to make […]

Virginia · 11d

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Health System Board Quality Subcommittee shares clinical achievements

The Board of Visitors Health Systems Board Quality Subcommittee met Monday morning for a largely closed-session meeting. During the open session, Board members heard of U.Va Health achievements from Rebecca Hill, director of patient safety and risk management at the U.Va. Health System, entering closed session after approximately 10 minutes.

Virginia · 9d

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Agency Earns National Seal of Excellence for Dementia Care, a First in Virginia

McLean-based provider joins NCCDP’s Memory Care Excellence Network, giving local families a new benchmark for choosing dementia care at home. For families caring for a loved one with dementia, one of the hardest questions is how to know whether a caregiver truly understands the disease. A Northern Virginia home care agency now has an independent, national answer to that question.

Virginia · 10d

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VA Deploys Electronic Health Record System to Hospitals in Cleveland, Anchorage

The Department of Veterans Affairs deployed the Federal Electronic Health Record system at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio and the Alaska VA Healthcare System in Anchorage. The system was also deployed at 16 standalone clinics associated with those medical centers throughout Ohio and Alaska. VA...

Cleveland, OH · 10d

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Health care professionals group urges a NO vote on ballot Question One

Since the Dobbs V. Jackson Supreme Court decision overturned Roe V. Wade and the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of the right to abortion, state law in Virginia and elsewhere has still protected that choice. Question One on the ballot in Virginia would enshrine reproductive freedom in the STATE’s Bill of Rights, but a group of pro-life health care professionals are urging a NO vote. That state protection for reproductive rights and abortion – for the patient and for the health care professionals involved – could change if the politics shift in Richmond say backers of Question One, one of three ballot propositions that would amend the state constitution. The Virginia Medical Professionals for Women Safety urges a NO vote, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports.

Virginia · 11d

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Obamacare open enrollment runs past HealthCare.gov’s Jan. 15 close in California, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Virginia, while Idaho shoppers must finish by Dec. 15

Open enrollment for 2027 Affordable Care Act coverage starts Nov. 1, but the closing date depends on where a shopper lives. HealthCare.gov, the federal site used by most states, closes Jan. 15, 2027. Exchanges in California, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Virginia stay open longer, and Idaho ends Dec. 15. The difference is up […]

New Jersey · 12d

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Virginia parents, caregivers struggle under new reporting system

Some Virginia parents of children with disabilities take on the responsibility of providing care for their child under a Medicaid program that pays them for that care. But a new system to verify that work, implemented by Governor Abigail Spanberger under new federal guidance, is proving to be a problem for some of those parents.

Virginia · 15d

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U.Va. Health acquires $37.7 million, 55-acre facility to increase outpatient care

The full Board of Visitors convened Friday to hear about the acquisition of a site to expand outpatient care from University President Scott Beardsley and Dr. Mitchell Rosner, chief executive officer of U.Va. Health and executive vice president for health affairs. U.Va. Health plans to have the first patients treated in the building by 2028, Rosner noted. The Board also approved 2027-28 academic year housing and dining rates for the University and College at Wise.

Charlottesville, VA · 13d

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Spanberger: People Left Affordable Care Act Because ‘They Couldn’t Afford It’ Without Subsidies

On Thursday’s broadcast of MS NOW’s “The Weeknight,” Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) stated that people rolled off the Affordable Care Act “because they couldn’t afford it anymore” after the federal government stopped subsidies. Spanberger said, “We had over 100,000 Virginians roll off...

Virginia · 14d

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“This is (Not) a Debate” Brings UVA Democrats and Republicans Together Ahead of Midterms

As Virginia’s November midterm elections approach, the Civil Discourse Initiative (“CDI”) hosted an amicable panel featuring College Republicans President Aiden Shirkey and University Democrats President Semony Shah. CDI President Henry Brown moderated the panel and began by asking panelists what they believe Americans are thinking given President...

Virginia · 11d