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Healthcare tax credits set to expire
7+ hour, 23+ min ago (119+ words) Healthcare tax credits set to expire'KXLY.com Local news coverage from KXLY+ WATCH: 4 News Now Special Edition - December 31, 2025 "A dry and quiet start to 2026, but a wintry mix is on the way late New Year's Day - Kris Zootopia 2 is Disney's…...
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies. Here's what's at stake for Americans
2+ week, 6+ day ago (890+ words) The Senate is heading toward a high-stakes health care vote on Thursday that could shape insurance costs for more than 20 million Americans. NEW YORK " When senators voted on rival health bills Thursday, they had two chances to address expiring COVID-era…...
Ritzville hospital reveals two-part plan to prevent closure
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (532+ words) RITZVILLE, Wash. " An eastern Washington hospital's two-part plan to prevent bankruptcy and closure could make state history, but its success depends on securing both financial relief and government approval before time runs out. East Adams Rural Healthcare in Ritzville is…...
108 jobs on the line as hospital reveals survival plan tonight
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (337+ words) RITZVILLE, Wash. " Adams County Public Hospital District commissioners will present their plan to save East Adams Rural Healthcare from closure at a commissioner's meeting tonight. For 108 workers like Nancy Gutierrez, tonight's 5:30 p.m. meeting at Legion Hall in Ritzville could determine whether…...
Hospital commissioners address community over massive debt crisis
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (403+ words) RITZVILLE, Wash. " Hospital commissioners faced a packed room of concerned community members and staff at a town hall on Saturday, revealing the financial chaos threatening East Adams County Rural Healthcare Hospital's future. Previous Coverage - Ritzville hospital faces closure as financial…...
Ritzville hospital faces closure as financial crisis deepens
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (342+ words) RITZVILLE, Wash. " East Adams Rural Healthcare in Ritzville owes more than $10 million and may close or file bankruptcy in the next few months. The hospital's closure would put 108 jobs at risk and leave residents without nearby emergency care. "We are…...
Ritzville hospital faces closure due to severe financial difficulties
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (238+ words) RITZVILLE, Wash. " East Adams Rural Healthcare (EARH) may have to close its Ritzville hospital. According to a WARN notice submitted to the state, Adams County Public Hospital District #2 could layoff all 108 employees in January if its financial situation isn't resolved…...
Kootenai Health, Regence Blue Shield negotiate contract as thousands face healthcare coverage uncertainty
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (279+ words) COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho " Thousands of patients in North Idaho face uncertainty about their healthcare coverage as Kootenai Health negotiates with Regence Blue Shield. More than 11,000 Regence Blue Shield members will receive letters explaining that Kootenai Health would be out-of-network if…...
Regence BlueShield dropping Kootenai Health from network unless new agreement reached
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (132+ words) COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- People insured by Regence BlueShield should expect higher costs if they go to Kootenai Health and Kootenai Clinic next year." COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- People insured by Regence BlueShield should expect higher costs if they go to Kootenai…...
'Financial iceberg'; Washington's budget woes worse than originally projected
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (271+ words) OLYMPIA, Wash - The state of Washington is in worse budget shape than initially thought, according to the new budget forecast issued Tuesday. The Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council says the state will collect $412 million less than previously projected…...