“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 […]
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“President Donald Trump’s push to eliminate a federal disaster preparedness program threatens a fund used by state health systems from Republican-led Texas to the Democratic stronghold of California.” White House Calls This 9/11-Era Fund ‘Wasteful.’ Red and Blue States Rely on It. […]
“Small-business owners are among those who stand to lose the most should Congress let the additional, generous federal subsidies put in place during the covid-19 pandemic lapse.” Farmers, Barbers, and GOP Lawmakers Grapple With the Fate of ACA Tax Credits John Cleveland […]
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“Insurers have broad power to determine whether care is medically necessary — that is, what is needed for treatment, diagnosis, or relief. And that decision affects whether and how much they will pay for it.” Doctor Tripped Up by $64K Bill for Ankle Surgery and […]
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“Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required insurers to cover, and pharmacists to dispense, 12 months of hormone therapy at one time to transgender patients and others. The proposal was a top priority for trans rights leaders, who said it was crucial to preserve care as clinics close […]