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Elizabeth Burton
3 days ago2 min read
A Retired Nurse's Perspective on Medicaid Cuts
After spending three decades taking care of Tennessee, Sabrina Dae Rider Harper is now asking the state to return the favor. Sabrina is...
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Elizabeth Burton
3 days ago2 min read
"I may as well dig my grave" — The Dangers of Medicaid Cuts
Jason Lane Newton's life took an unexpected turn in 2018 when he suffered a heart attack and underwent open-heart surgery. This was...
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Elizabeth Burton
Jan 303 min read
A Brother's Devotion: Geno and Wayne Swagerty's Story
Geno Swagerty and Wayne Swagerty are two inseparable brothers living in Newport, TN. Geno has dedicated years of his life to being a...
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TJC
Sep 17, 20242 min read
Barriers to Care: Ms. Smith's Journey Navigating TennCare and CHOICES for Her Nephew's Disability Care
Ms. Smith is a proud Nashvillian, Christian, and family woman. She worked for 37 years before retiring but quickly became a caregiver for...
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Jane Dimnwaobi
Apr 15, 20243 min read
Paying Family Caregivers is a Racial Equity Issue
TennCare, our state’s Medicaid program, covers nursing home costs for 60% of all Tennessee nursing home residents and also covers in-home...
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Vanessa Zapata
Mar 4, 20244 min read
Paying Family Caregivers through Medicaid Structured Family Caregiving
Family members play a vital role in our healthcare system as caregivers for older adults and folks with disabilities in our community....
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TJC
Oct 13, 20234 min read
The Challenges Faced by Disabled Adults
In 2020, my son Chris Robertson (55 years old) was laid off from work because he was deemed physically unfit to have a job. Chris worked...
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