Keely Larson

Hongos misteriosos son el centro de brote de intoxicación alimentaria

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​Según el Código Alimentario de la FDA, la gran mayoría de las más de 5,000 especies de hongos carnosos que crecen naturalmente en América del Norte no han sido sometidas a pruebas de toxicidad.

Mysterious Morel Mushrooms at Center of Food Poisoning Outbreak

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Federal officials issued their first guidelines on preparing morel mushrooms after a deadly food poisoning outbreak in Montana, noting the toxins in the delicacy aren’t fully understood.

Tension Builds in Transgender Policy Debate in Montana

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Two transgender lawmakers are trying to lay the groundwork for LGBTQ-friendly policies in a conservative state, but tensions are running high as the legislative session nears its end.

Health Providers Scramble to Keep Remaining Staff Amid Medicaid Rate Debate

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The ranks of community-based behavioral health providers in Montana have diminished amid rising costs, greater need, and stagnant Medicaid reimbursement rates. Now, as state lawmakers debate solutions, providers are hoping just to cover their costs.

Montana Seeks to Insulate Nursing Homes From Future Financial Crises

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Lawmakers are considering creating standards to set Medicaid reimbursement rates. But industry observers wonder whether the move would be too little, too late to bolster a beleaguered industry.

Amid Dire Suicide Rates in Montana, Governor Expands Student Mental Health Screening

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Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte announced a $2.1 million grant using federal aid after state lawmakers rejected a bill that would have essentially addressed the same needs of young people at risk of suicide.

Montana Lawmakers Seek More Information About Governor’s HEART Fund

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Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte’s Healing and Ending Addiction Through Recovery and Treatment fund has spent $5.2 million since 2021. With a proposed increase, providers and lawmakers alike want to tap into the money.

Medicaid and Abortion Top Health Agenda for Montana Lawmakers

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State lawmakers say their health care goals for the new legislative session are to lower costs and improve access to care. They’ll have to grapple with a full slate of other issues, as well.