“…health policy researchers and patient advocates said the experiences of cancer survivors reveal the limits of the Trump administration’s proposals to lower premiums, which may not help patients who accumulate large medical bills year after year.” They’re in Remission, but Their Medical Bills […]
“California lawmakers alarmed by the treatment of people brought to hospitals by federal immigration agents want to strengthen protections for detained patients receiving care at medical facilities, including by making it easier for their families and attorneys to find them.” California Lawmakers Seek […]
Breaking News in Healthcare Reform Featured Podcast “I had a set of specialized diagnostic tests at a cancer center in Seattle, and what I expected – was led to believe – was my insurance would cover the cost. But when the […]
Breaking News in Healthcare Reform Featured Podcast “Drug costs and hospital costs are rising. Employers can’t control it and they can’t even see it…. So even well-intentioned employers, they’re essentially flying blind.” Why Employers Are ‘Flying Blind’ on Healthcare Costs Featuring […]
Breaking News in Healthcare Reform Featured Podcast “The true cost drivers of premiums such as negotiated rates or drug rebates or hospital costs, they’re largely invisible — even to employers who are paying the bill for that.” The Health Insurance Black […]
“Six months after a West Virginia man died following a protracted battle with his health insurer over doctor-recommended cancer care, the state’s Republican governor signed a bill intended to curb the harm of insurance denials.” After Man’s Death Following Insurance Denials,West Virginia Tackles […]
“It can be tempting to dismiss the notice of a tiny debt, but it’s important to take it seriously. Contact the insurer and get a human involved.” She Owed Her Insurer a Nickel, So It Canceled Her Coverage Last summer, Lorena Alvarado […]
Breaking News in Healthcare Reform Featured Podcast “‘Managed Care Organizations.’ They use that moniker to mean that they’re supposed to improve care coordination, but really they don’t. Care coordination is impossible when you have these narrow networks.” States Push Back Against […]
Breaking News in Healthcare Reform Featured Podcast “Having just graduated college and working as an intern for a nonprofit, I didn’t have access to health insurance. So my first thought after [the accident] was not to the trauma I just faced […]