Medicaid Kids Need Doctors Too | Newark News

Medicaid expansion for kids is a vital step, but without enough doctors to treat them, it’s just paper insurance. The MediKids Act aims to auto-enroll all children up to age 26—but with a projected 86,000 doctor shortage by 2036 and residency slots going unfilled, especially in pediatrics, we’re stuck. Students are fleeing outdated programs for modern, community-focused training, yet federal funding still clings to old models, leaving hospitals that train Medicaid patients to foot the bill. To truly close the gap, we must invest in innovative residency programs—and reward those already building the future of care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a771d961fc37498