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Why millions of Americans could soon lose healthcare coverage
11 minutes Posted May 11, 2022 at 9:30 am.
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As many as 14 million Americans on Medicaid could lose their coverage when the pandemic public health emergency expires. The declaration – and the temporary reforms it allowed for – are set to end on July 15th, if the Biden administration doesn’t extend them. This could result in a historic jump in the U.S. uninsured rate.

  • Plus, improving location accuracy on wireless 911 calls.
  • And, a new record for gas prices.

Guests: Axios' Adriel Bettelheim and Margaret Harding McGill.

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