“A year after Greene’s surgery, in spring 2022, the couple opened a letter from a collection agency working on behalf of the anesthesia group. It demanded Greene pay about $3,000.“’Something has to be wrong, because this is the first time my husband has […]
“House Republicans have advanced a package of bills that could reduce health insurance costs for certain businesses and consumers, partly by rolling back some consumer protections. Rather than outright repeal, however, the subtler effort could allow more employers to bypass the landmark health […]
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“Some state attorneys general — as their states’ top law enforcement officials — have pursued efforts to shield residents from harmful billing and debt collection practices. But in the name of protecting taxpayer resources, their offices are also often responsible for collecting unpaid […]
California OneCare Supports the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes A message from HEAL California’s organizational partner: California OneCare, an activist organization working to achieve Medicare for All in California and the nation, is in full support of the current strike by SAG-AFTRA […]
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“Over the course of the pandemic, lawsuits came from every direction, questioning public health policies and hospitals’ authority.” How a Combination of Covid Lawsuits and Media Coverage Keeps Misinformation Churning Public health has had its day in court lately. […]
“The growing interest in how tax-exempt hospitals operate — from lawmakers, the public, and the media — has coincided with a stubborn increase in consumers’ medical debt. KFF Health News reported last year that more than 100 million Americans are saddled with medical bills they […]
