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Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many

  “The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for most of the millions of older Americans who might need home health aides, assisted living, or other types of assistance with daily living.”       Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls […]

Out for Blood? For Routine Lab Work, the Hospital Billed Her $2,400

  “Even when providers are in network, a patient can be on the hook for thousands of dollars for common blood tests that are far cheaper in other settings. Research shows hospitals typically charge much more than physicians’ offices or independent commercial labs for the same tests.”     […]

Weekly News Roundup for Nov 20, 2023

  Breaking News in Healthcare Reform   Snippets of news & commentary with a special focus on health policy, Medicare for All & California     Like Weekly News Roundup? Then you’ll love our popular podcast Code WACK! where we shine a light on the […]

Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care

  “The United States has no coherent system of long-term care, mostly a patchwork. The private market, where a minuscule portion of families buy long-term care insurance, has shriveled, reduced over years of giant rate hikes by insurers …   “Labor shortages have left families […]

Weekly News Roundup for Nov 13, 2023

  Breaking News in Healthcare Reform   Snippets of news & commentary with a special focus on health policy, Medicare for All & California     Like Weekly News Roundup? Then you’ll love our popular podcast Code WACK! where we shine a light on the […]

Weekly News Roundup for Nov 6, 2023

  Breaking News in Healthcare Reform   Snippets of news & commentary with a special focus on health policy, Medicare for All & California     Like Weekly News Roundup? Then you’ll love our popular podcast Code WACK! where we shine a light on the […]