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HUD Proposed Eliminating Fair Housing Act Disparate Impact Rules
February 10, 2026The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed removing three Fair Housing Act rules used to determine whether the sale, rental, or financing of dwellings has had a discriminatory disparate impact, even when practices were not intended to… -
25% Of Americans Plan To Cut Charitable Donations In 2026
February 10, 2026For 2026, 25% of Americans plan to reduce their charitable donations due to concerns about household finances and the broader economy, according to a recent survey. About 4% plan to stop donating, and 7% plan to replace some donations with… -
Schizophrenia Cost The U.S. $366.8 Billion In 2024
February 10, 2026Social and health care costs for the nearly 3.1 million people with schizophrenia in the United States were estimated at $366.8 billion in 2024. Direct costs were estimated at $75.0 billion, with about $36.7 billion for health care. Indirect costs,… -
Universal Pre-Kindergarten Associated With Fewer Child Protective Services Investigations Among 4-Year-Olds
February 10, 2026Availability of universal full-day pre-kindergarten (UPK) classes in New York City was associated with four fewer child protective services (CPS) investigations per 1,000 four-year-old children compared with eight-year-olds. The reduction was significant for overall CPS investigations, driven by a reduction… -
28% Of Youth Emergency Visits For Behavioral Health Crisis Involved Undisclosed Substance Use
February 10, 2026Among emergency department visits by adolescents and young adults ages 12 to 21 years for a behavioral or mental health (BMH) crisis in 2025, 28.0% of visits with a positive urine drug screen involved youth who had not disclosed illicit… -
30-Day Median Retention In Opioid Treatment Programs Reached 61% In 2023
February 10, 2026During 2023, the median 30-day retention rate for opioid treatment programs (OTPs) was 61%, according to a recent study. By 90 days, the retention rate dropped to just 42%, and by six months, only 28% of consumers remained in treatment.… -
Nine States Sue HHS Over May 2024 Section 504 Rule
February 10, 2026Nine states led by Texas, and joined by Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, and South Dakota, are suing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to challenge Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the integration mandate.… -
Mental Health Conditions Accounted For 63.9% Of U.S. Telehealth Claims In October 2025
February 9, 2026In October 2025, mental health conditions accounted for 63.9% of telehealth claims in the U.S., according to the most recent available statistics from FAIR Health. This represented an increase from 62.1% in September 2025 but a decrease from 68.7% in… -
Rent Exceeded One-Third Of Wages In 76.9% Of U.S. Counties Analyzed
February 9, 2026Rent for a three-bedroom property costs more than one-third of typical residents’ wages in 76.9% of 364 counties analyzed, according to a recent report. The percentage of counties in each region where rent costs exceeded one-third of average wages ranged… -
People Aged 65 And Older Accounted For 10.2% Of Medicaid Enrollment In 2023
February 9, 2026People aged 65 and older accounted for 10.2% of the 94 million Medicaid beneficiaries in 2023, according to an analysis of federal and state Medicaid data. Adults eligible for Medicaid on the basis of disability accounted for 9.9% of beneficiaries.…
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