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Insurance
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Stories to cover as Americans seek affordable health insurance
Following the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits on Dec. 31, many Americans are struggling to pay for health…
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What freelancers should know about the impending health insurance premium hikes
In a Q&A, an expert shares what is likely changing for many self-employed people who buy health insurance through the…
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New Medicaid work rules will challenge enrollees and states
Officials in 42 states have until 2027 to put new Medicaid work requirements in place so that millions can enroll…
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Reports show health insurers skirt medical loss ratio rules
Health insurers increase health care costs and avoid paying rebates to consumers under the medical loss ratio rule in the…
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Despite federal efforts, drug prices may not drop much
In January, new lower drug prices will go into effect for 10 high-cost drugs, saving Medicare members millions in out…
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New report reveals major gaps in Medicare access, quality and affordability
A new scorecard from The Commonwealth Fund ranks states on how easily beneficiaries can access Medicare services in their area.
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For many cancer patients, free screening tests lead to costly care
A June SCOTUS ruling saved millions from paying for preventive screening tests — but costs for follow-up care can be…
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Magazine editor shares how he got access to health insurer’s darkest secrets
Learn how New York Magazine editor Chris Stanton got insider info from four former health insurance executives.
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CMS trials prior authorization for select Medicare services
A new CMS pilot program that imposes prior authorization on several procedures potentially opens the claims process to fraud and…
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Under harsh new work rules, millions will get kicked off Medicaid
A new work requirement for Medicaid members is one of the most important stories to cover about the federal megabill.