Black Lung Program
Black Lung Program Faces Financial Woes Amid Rising Disease Rates; What’s Next?
Anthony Lane
The Black Lung Program is in crisis, facing a funding shortfall while cases of black lung disease continue to rise. This article explores why the program is struggling, how bankrupt coal companies are shifting costs to taxpayers, and what solutions lawmakers are considering. Learn about new regulations, financial fixes, and what’s next for affected miners.
Innovative Care Models: UNM Partners with Rural Clinics to Combat Black Lung
Anthony Lane
The University of New Mexico (UNM) is revolutionizing healthcare access for miners battling black lung disease by partnering with rural clinics and launching mobile screening units and telemedicine services. These innovative care models ensure that miners in remote areas receive early diagnosis, specialized treatment, and benefits counseling without long-distance travel.
