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“Instead of acting fast to prevent a measles comeback, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a lawyer who founded an anti-vaccine organization before taking the helm at the Department of Health and Human Services, has undermined the ability of public health officials to prevent and contain […]
“A KFF Health News investigation found widespread flaws and gaps in care for some of the country’s most debilitated people: those who cannot breathe on their own.” They Need a Ventilator To Stay Alive. Getting One Can Be a Nightmare. On vacation […]
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Like Weekly News Roundup? Subscribe to our popular podcast Code WACK! and donate to support our work! New Code WACK! Episode “Starting in six states in January … under traditional Medicare, well, get ready. Because if you’re receiving some […]
“There was just one hitch: His insurer wouldn’t pay for it. Tennant, 58, died of cancer on Sept. 17. His story illustrates how a bureaucratic process called prior authorization can devastate patients and their families.” After Series of Denials, His Insurer Approved Doctor-Recommended Cancer […]
“…the agency overseeing Medicare Advantage does little to enforce long-standing rules intended to ensure about 35 million plan members can see doctors in the first place.” Complaints About Gaps in Medicare Advantage Networks Are Common. Federal Enforcement Is Rare. Along with the […]
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“California’s gubernatorial election is a year away, and the field of primary candidates is still taking shape. But one persistent issue has already emerged as a leading concern: the cost of health care.” Health Care Costs Jump to the Fore as Candidates Jockey […]