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Americans cite high insurance premiums, out-of-pocket costs as top health care concerns
A recent Commonwealth Fund survey of more than 25,000 U.S. adults found that Americans are struggling to afford health insurance and…
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Most seniors to pay more for Medicare drug plans
Most seniors with Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) will pay more for medicine next year after the Trump…
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More primary care linked to lower health care costs, study says
Journalists can cover this story nationally and locally, especially in rural areas where access to primary care providers can be…
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How STAT News reporters investigated UnitedHealth’s health care empire
The eight-part award-winning series, “Health Care’s Colossus,” shows how UnitedHealth used its leverage to dominate the health care market.
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Stories to cover when hospitals hide fees, then sue patients
A recent report shows how Virginia providers took advantage of hidden prices and opaque billing practices to exploit low-income patients.
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How Pulitzer finalists traced the human toll of U.S. foreign aid cuts
ProPublica’s Anna Maria Barry-Jester and Brett Murphy explain how they revealed the worldwide effects of USAID’s dismantling.
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Brain tumor gives AMA’s Mukkamala a patient’s perspective on health care
At HJ26, then-AMA President Mukkamala shared how his journey from surgery to recovery gave him insight into what patients need…
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GLP-1s are different for older adults
GLP-1 access for obesity will get easier for Medicare beneficiaries as of July 1 — but they can have serious…
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Medicare and Medicaid will cover weight-loss drugs next year
The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program will operate outside Part D benefit’s coverage and payment flow, so part D insurers don’t…
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AI is shaping medical coverage decisions. Here’s how to tell the story
Insurers are increasingly using AI in various parts of the process including prior authorization. Here are some ideas to report…