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Insurance
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Why ACA enrollment has broken records for the third year in a row
In the 10 years since the Affordable Care Act became effective, it’s never been more popular than it is today.
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Coverage 101: Using the new state media guides to write big stories
In this webinar, learn how to navigate and report on health insurance in each state with Georgetown University’s new primers.
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Covering financial toxicity: One woman’s struggle with the high cost of cancer care
April Donaldson, cancer patient and mother of three, is one of millions of Americans struggling with the financially toxic effects…
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AHCJ releases interactive state-by-state health insurance guide
The new tool will help health care journalists understand and navigate the complexities of the U.S. health insurance system.
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Report shows health insurance coverage is inadequate for many Americans
Health insurance provides insufficient coverage for the care most Americans need, a recent survey shows.
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For 2024, 80% of ACA enrollees can get health insurance for $10 a month, CMS says
Many consumers may still be unaware that health insurance is more affordable than ever when shopping on the federal and…
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Under historic rule, providers will get paid for treating the homeless
Federal regulators made history earlier this year when they introduced a new rule that allows hospitals, physicians and other providers…
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Journalists expose significant problems with Medicare Advantage plans
Seniors signing up for Medicare Advantage (MA) during open enrollment (which ends Dec. 7) have more reasons to worry now…
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Election coverage lessons on Medicaid expansion, abortion, medical debt and dental insurance
South Dakota voters approve amendment to state constitution to expand access to Medicaid (Source: Status of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions:…
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How seniors can avoid Medicare Advantage marketing scams, care denials and medical underwriting
Just after Medicare open enrollment began on Oct. 15, federal health officials cracked down on misleading and incorrect ads from…