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whats-at-stake:-a-pivotal-election-for-six-big-health-issues-–-kff-health-news

Whats at Stake: A Pivotal Election for Six Big Health Issues – KFF Health News

In the final days of the campaign, stark disagreements between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump over the future of American health care are on display — in particular, in sober warnings about abortion access, the specter…

trump-wants-harris-to-pay-a-political-price-for-generous-immigrant-health-policies-–-kff-health-news

Trump Wants Harris To Pay a Political Price for Generous Immigrant Health Policies – KFF Health News

Maria Sanchez immigrated to the Chicago area from Mexico about 30 years ago. Now 87, she’s still living in the U.S. without authorization. Like many longtime immigrants, she has worked — and paid taxes, including Medicare taxes — all that…

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Trump quiere que Harris pague un precio político por ofrecer salud a inmigrantes sin papeles – KFF Health News

María Sánchez emigró al área de Chicago desde México hace unos 30 años. Ahora, a sus 87, sigue viviendo en Estados Unidos sin papeles. Como muchos inmigrantes de larga data, ha trabajado —y pagado impuestos, incluyendo para Medicare— durante todo…

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In Montana, Conservative Groups See Chance To Kill Medicaid Expansion – KFF Health News

Conservative groups are working to undermine support for Montana’s Medicaid expansion in hopes the state will abandon the program. The rollback would be the first in the decade since the Affordable Care Act began allowing states to cover more people…

Indian man secures job at Elon Musk’s Tesla after sending ‘500 cold emails’

Indian man secures job at Elon Musk’s Tesla after sending ‘500 cold emails’

An Indian-origin engineer, Dhruv Loya, recently shared his inspiring journey on LinkedIn about landing a job at Elon Musk’s Tesla. After sending over 300 applications, more than 500 emails, and enduring ten rounds of interviews over five months, he finally received an offer from his dream company. “300+ applications, 500+ cold emails, 10 interviews, 1

Harris and Trump’s closing arguments and ancient Mayan city discovered: Morning Rundown

Harris and Trump’s closing arguments and ancient Mayan city discovered: Morning Rundown

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offer sharply different closing arguments. High childbirth costs leave insured middle-class families with crippling debt. And an ancient Mayan city is discovered beneath the jungle. Here’s what to know today. Harris promises to ‘seek common ground’ in closing arguments while Trump resorts to attacks  With a week until Election Day

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Toddlers Backyard Snakebite Bills Totaled More Than a Quarter Million Dollars – KFF Health News

This spring, a few days after his 2nd birthday, Brigland Pfeffer was playing with his siblings in their San Diego backyard. His mother, Lindsay Pfeffer, was a few feet away when Brigland made a noise and came running from the…

for-people-with-opioid-addiction,-medicaid-unwinding-raises-the-stakes-–-kff-health-news

For People With Opioid Addiction, Medicaid Unwinding Raises the Stakes – KFF Health News

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — It was hard enough for Stephanie to get methadone treatment when she moved to Florida from Indiana last year. The nearest clinic was almost an hour’s drive away and she couldn’t drive herself. But at least…

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Ahora los Dreamers pueden inscribirse en planes de salud de ACA. Pero una demanda podría acabar con el sueño – KFF Health News

Cuando comience el período de inscripción abierta para adquirir cobertura médica en los mercados de seguros establecidos por la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio, conocida como Obamacare, un grupo que antes no podía inscribirse será elegible por…

dreamers-can-enroll-in-aca-plans-this-year-but-a-court-challenge-could-get-in-the-way-–-kff-health-news

Dreamers Can Enroll in ACA Plans This Year But a Court Challenge Could Get in the Way – KFF Health News

When open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, starts nationwide this week, a group that had previously been barred from signing up will be eligible for the first time: The “Dreamers.” That’s the name given to children brought…

black-americans-still-suffer-worse-health.-heres-why-theres-so-little-progress-–-kff-health-news

Black Americans Still Suffer Worse Health. Heres Why Theres So Little Progress – KFF Health News

KINGSTREE, S.C. — One morning in late April, a small brick health clinic along the Thurgood Marshall Highway bustled with patients. There was Joshua McCray, 69, a public bus driver who, four years after catching covid-19, still is too weak…

black-americans-still-suffer-worse-health-heres-why-theres-so-little-progress.-–-kff-health-news

Black Americans Still Suffer Worse Health. Heres Why Theres So Little Progress. – KFF Health News

KINGSTREE, S.C. — One morning in late April, a small brick health clinic along the Thurgood Marshall Highway bustled with patients. There was Joshua McCray, 69, a public bus driver who, four years after catching covid-19, still is too weak…

Ozempic and other weight loss drugs aren’t lowering health care costs yet

Ozempic and other weight loss drugs aren’t lowering health care costs yet

In This Story GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy ( NVO -0.25% ) might help with weight loss, but they aren’t leading to lower health care costs yet, according to a new analysis of U.S. health insurance claims. Suggested Reading McDonald’s is facing its first lawsuit from the Quarter Pounder E. coli outbreak Suggested Reading A review

presidential-election-puts-affordable-care-act-back-in-the-bulls-eye-–-kff-health-news

Presidential Election Puts Affordable Care Act Back in the Bulls-Eye – KFF Health News

Health care is suddenly front and center in the final sprint to the presidential election, and the outcome will shape the Affordable Care Act and the coverage it gives to more than 40 million people. Besides reproductive rights, health care…

pbm-math:-big-chains-are-paid-$2355-to-fill-a-blood-pressure-rx-small-drugstores?-$151.-–-kff-health-news

PBM Math: Big Chains Are Paid $23.55 To Fill a Blood Pressure Rx. Small Drugstores? $1.51. – KFF Health News

CUTHBERT, Ga. — While customers at Adams Family Pharmacy picked up their prescriptions on a hot summer day, some stopped in for coffee, ice cream, homemade cake, or cookies. It wasn’t a bake sale, but the sweets bring extra revenue…

voters-fret-high-medical-bills-are-being-ignored-by-presidential-rivals-–-kff-health-news

Voters Fret High Medical Bills Are Being Ignored by Presidential Rivals – KFF Health News

Tom Zawierucha, 58, a building services worker in New Jersey, wishes candidates would talk more about protecting older Americans from big medical bills. Teresa Morton, 43, a freight dispatcher in Memphis, Tennessee, with two teenagers, wants to hear more about…

Biden Administration Proposes Expanded Access to Contraception

Biden Administration Proposes Expanded Access to Contraception

OB/Gyn > Pregnancy — Private insurers would have to cover all prescribed contraceptives without cost-sharing by Joyce Frieden, Washington Editor, MedPage Today October 21, 2024 Roughly 52 million women with private health insurance will have increased access to contraception under a proposed rule announced Monday by the Biden administration. “Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe

beneficiarios-de-medicare-gastaran-menos-en-medicamentos-en-2025-–-kff-health-news

Beneficiarios de Medicare gastarán menos en medicamentos en 2025 – KFF Health News

Cuando Pam McClure se enteró que el próximo año ahorraría casi $4,000 en sus medicamentos recetados dijo: “parece demasiado bueno para ser verdad”. Para finales de 2024, habrá gastado casi $6,000 en estos fármacos, incluido uno para controlar su diabetes….

White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control

White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control

Skip to Main Content Health Without a doctor’s prescription, women may pay as much as $50 for “morning after” pills. A one-month dosage of hormonal birth control pills is displayed in Sacramento, Calif., Aug. 26, 2016. Rich Pedroncelli / AP, File By AMANDA SEITZ, Associated Press updated on October 21, 2024 | 8:23 AM WASHINGTON

medicare-drug-plans-are-getting-better-next-year-some-will-also-cost-more.-–-kff-health-news

Medicare Drug Plans Are Getting Better Next Year. Some Will Also Cost More. – KFF Health News

When Pam McClure learned she’d save nearly $4,000 on her prescription drugs next year, she said, “it sounded too good to be true.” She and her husband are both retired and live on a “very strict” budget in central North…

california-continues-progressive-policies,-with-restraint,-in-divisive-election-year-–-kff-health-news

California Continues Progressive Policies, With Restraint, in Divisive Election Year – KFF Health News

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This year, Gov. Gavin Newsom affirmed abortion access, calling California “a proud reproductive freedom state” and criticizing Republicans across the country for trying to take away families’ rights. He signed legislation mandating that insurance companies cover in…

harris-apoya-la-reduccion-de-la-deuda-medica-los-“conceptos”-de-trump-preocupan-a-defensores.-–-kff-health-news

Harris apoya la reducción de la deuda médica. Los “conceptos” de Trump preocupan a defensores. – KFF Health News

Defensores de pacientes y consumidores confían en que Kamala Harris acelere los esfuerzos federales para ayudar a las personas que luchan con deudas médicas, si gana en las elecciones presidenciales del próximo mes. Y ven a la vicepresidenta y candidata…

harris-backs-slashing-medical-debt-trumps-concepts-worry-advocates.-–-kff-health-news

Harris Backs Slashing Medical Debt. Trumps Concepts Worry Advocates. – KFF Health News

Vice President Kamala Harris gives remarks on medical debt relief in Washington on April 11, 2022. (Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images) Patient and consumer advocates are looking to Kamala Harris to accelerate federal efforts to help people struggling with medical…

montana-looks-to-fast-track-medicaid-access-for-older-applicants-–-kff-health-news

Montana Looks To Fast-Track Medicaid Access for Older Applicants – KFF Health News

Montana lawmakers are looking to fast-track Medicaid coverage for older adults who need help with daily life. LISTEN here: Montana is looking to fast-track Medicaid access for older adults who need help to stay in their homes or towns. Medicaid,…

Health insurance cost climbing: Why plan prices are higher

Health insurance cost climbing: Why plan prices are higher

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employers-havent-a-clue-how-their-drug-benefits-are-managed-–-kff-health-news

Employers Havent a Clue How Their Drug Benefits Are Managed – KFF Health News

Most employers have little idea what the pharmacy benefit managers they hire do with the money they exchange for the medications used by their employees, according to a KFF survey released Wednesday morning. In KFF’s latest employer health benefits survey,…

lo-nuevo-y-lo-que-debes-tener-en-cuenta-en-el-proximo-periodo-de-inscripcion-abierta-de-aca-–-kff-health-news

Lo nuevo y lo que debes tener en cuenta en el próximo período de inscripción abierta de ACA – KFF Health News

Estamos en esa época del año otra vez. En la mayoría de los estados, la temporada de inscripción abierta de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA) para los planes de salud comienza el 1 de noviembre…

whats-new-and-what-to-watch-for-in-the-upcoming-aca-open-enrollment-period-–-kff-health-news

Whats New and What To Watch For in the Upcoming ACA Open Enrollment Period – KFF Health News

It’s that time of year again: In most states, the Affordable Care Act’s annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15. Current enrollees who do not update their information or select an alternative…

Billie Eilish’s Mom Defends Billie and Finneas Against ‘Nepo Baby’ Claims

Billie Eilish’s Mom Defends Billie and Finneas Against ‘Nepo Baby’ Claims

“I got that episode of Friends because I was about to lose my health insurance,” said Maggie Baird. Billie Eilish stopped by ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ last night (Sept. 3). Jimmy Kimmel Live! Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell may be two of the biggest names in music, but their mom, Maggie Baird, isn’t buying into the

harris-correct-that-trump-fell-short-on-promise-to-negotiate-medicare-drug-prices-–-kff-health-news

Harris Correct That Trump Fell Short on Promise To Negotiate Medicare Drug Prices – KFF Health News

“Donald Trump said he was going to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices. He never did. We did.” Vice President Kamala Harris at the ABC News presidential debate, Sept. 10 Since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the presidential race, she…

Why is US health care like this?

Why is US health care like this?

Vox reader Mike Lovely asks: Why does the US keep creating new health insurance programs (CHIP, ACA, Medicaid expansion alternatives, etc.) instead of consolidating them into one big program where all insurer carriers participate and all people pick their coverage? Health insurance in America is a constellation of brands and acronyms: Medicare, Medicaid, the VA

benefit-trend:-employers-opt-to-give-workers-an-allowance-for-coverage-–-kff-health-news

Benefit Trend: Employers Opt To Give Workers an Allowance for Coverage – KFF Health News

Dave Lantz is no stranger to emergency department or doctor bills. With three kids in their teens and early 20s, “when someone gets sick or breaks an arm, all of a sudden you have thousand-dollar medical bills,” Lantz said. The…

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Some Employers Test Arrangement To Give Workers Allowance for Coverage – KFF Health News

Dave Lantz is no stranger to emergency department or doctor bills. With three kids in their teens and early 20s, “when someone gets sick or breaks an arm, all of a sudden you have thousand-dollar medical bills,” Lantz said. The…

journalists-weigh-in-on-racial-trauma,-medicaid-expansion,-and-opioid-settlements-–-kff-health-news

Journalists Weigh In on Racial Trauma, Medicaid Expansion, and Opioid Settlements – KFF Health News

KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony discussed healing from racial trauma on “America’s Heroes Group” on Sept. 20. Click here to watch Anthony on “America’s Heroes Group” Explore Anthony’s series on the topic, “Silence in Sikeston” KFF Health News…

Top health insurance firm hacked, sensitive customer data including medical records leaked online

Top health insurance firm hacked, sensitive customer data including medical records leaked online

Image Credit: Shutterstock (Image credit: Shutterstock) Star Health and Allied Insurance, one of the biggest health insurance organizations in India, has suffered a cyberattack that saw sensitive customer data stolen and then leaked on Telegram via a number of bots. The information stolen and subsequently leaked included people’s full names, phone numbers, postal addresses, medical

in-chronic-pain,-this-teenager-could-barely-do-anything-insurer-wouldnt-cover-surgery.-–-kff-health-news

In Chronic Pain, This Teenager Could Barely Do Anything. Insurer Wouldnt Cover Surgery. – KFF Health News

Preston Nafz developed severe hip pain after years of playing lacrosse. A doctor recommended he undergo a sports hernia repair to mend damaged tissue in his pelvis. But his family’s insurer denied coverage for the procedure, which lacked a medical…

Star Health Insurance Hacked: Data of 31 Million People Compromised

Star Health Insurance Hacked: Data of 31 Million People Compromised

India’s leading insurance provider, Star Health, was recently compromised. The data of more than 31 million people were leaked, samples of which are available for free on Telegram. Stolen data includes personal information such as names, phone numbers, and addresses as well medical details such as test results, diagnosis, policy number, claim history, etc. Star

california-medicaid-ballot-measure-is-popular,-well-funded-and-perilous,-opponents-warn-–-kff-health-news

California Medicaid Ballot Measure Is Popular, Well Funded And Perilous, Opponents Warn – KFF Health News

The proponents of Proposition 35, a November ballot initiative that would create a dedicated stream of funding to provide health care for California’s low-income residents, have assembled an impressive coalition: doctors, hospitals, community clinics, dentists, ambulance companies, several county governments,…

these-alabama-workers-were-swamped-by-medical-debt-then-their-employer-stepped-in.-–-kff-health-news

These Alabama Workers Were Swamped by Medical Debt. Then Their Employer Stepped In. – KFF Health News

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Like most medical offices, the small suite of exam rooms at the PhiferCares Clinic fills daily with patients seeking help with bumps and bruises, sore throats, and stuffy noses. But there’s an important difference about this clinic…

california-may-regulate-and-restrict-pharmaceutical-brokers-–-kff-health-news

California May Regulate and Restrict Pharmaceutical Brokers – KFF Health News

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom will soon decide whether the most populous U.S. state will join 25 others in regulating the middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, whom many policymakers blame for the soaring cost of…

arkansas-governor-says-medicaid-extension-for-new-moms-isnt-needed-–-kff-health-news

Arkansas Governor Says Medicaid Extension for New Moms Isnt Needed – KFF Health News

Six weeks after an emergency cesarean section, with her newborn twins still in neonatal intensive care, Maya Gobara went to a pharmacy in West Little Rock, Arkansas, to fill a prescription. “The pharmacy told me I didn’t have insurance,” Gobara…

Arkansas’ Governor Says Medicaid Extension for New Moms Isn’t Needed

Arkansas’ Governor Says Medicaid Extension for New Moms Isn’t Needed

Six weeks after an emergency cesarean section, with her newborn twins still in neonatal intensive care, Maya Gobara went to a pharmacy in West Little Rock, Arkansas, to fill a prescription. “The pharmacy told me I didn’t have insurance,” Gobara said. Arkansas is the only state that has not taken the step to expand what’s

Marquis Who’s Who Honors Daniel J. Knapp for Expertise in Health Insurance

Marquis Who’s Who Honors Daniel J. Knapp for Expertise in Health Insurance

    CHARLOTTE, NC, September 17, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Daniel J. Knapp has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account

tossed-medicine,-delayed-housing:-how-homeless-sweeps-are-thwarting-medicaids-goals-–-kff-health-news

Tossed Medicine, Delayed Housing: How Homeless Sweeps Are Thwarting Medicaids Goals – KFF Health News

SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew Douglass shoved his clothes and belongings into plastic trash bags as five police officers surrounded his encampment — a drab gray tent overflowing along a bustling sidewalk in the gritty Tenderloin neighborhood, where homeless people lie…

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La tasa de personas sin seguro médico se mantiene estable, a pesar de la purga de Medicaid – KFF Health News

La proporción de personas sin seguro de salud se mantuvo estable en 2023, informó la Oficina del Censo. Fue solo un poco más alta que el récord del año anterior, gracias a la expansión de programas públicos de la administración…

what-happens-three-months-from-now?-mental-health-after-georgia-high-school-shooting-–-kff-health-news

What Happens Three Months From Now? Mental Health After Georgia High School Shooting – KFF Health News

WINDER, Ga. — About an hour after gunfire erupted at Apalachee High School, ambulances started arriving at nearby Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow with two students and two adults suffering from panic attacks and extreme anxiety, not bullet wounds. A…

the-first-year-of-georgias-medicaid-work-requirement-is-mired-in-red-tape-–-kff-health-news

The First Year of Georgias Medicaid Work Requirement Is Mired in Red Tape – KFF Health News

ATLANTA — On a recent summer evening, Raymia Taylor wandered into a recreation center in a historical downtown neighborhood, the only enrollee to attend a nearly two-hour event for people who have signed up for Georgia’s experimental Medicaid expansion. The…

forget-repeal-and-replace-the-next-big-aca-fight-will-be-over-subsidies.-–-kff-health-news

Forget Repeal and Replace. The Next Big ACA Fight Will Be Over Subsidies. – KFF Health News

Forget repeal and replace. Critics of the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, have a new target: key parts of the law that they say are too costly and provide incentive for fraud. Topping that list are the ACA’s enhanced subsidies, put…

Presidential contenders stay mum, for now, on menthol ban

Presidential contenders stay mum, for now, on menthol ban

When former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday, they briefly touched on reproductive rights, health insurance access and drug prices. Left unmentioned, however, was another divisive, though less high-profile public health issue: The fate of menthol cigarettes.  The Biden administration’s Food and Drug Administration formally proposed a ban

en-su-primer-cara-a-cara,-harris-y-trump-se-enfrentan-por-el-obamacare-y-el-aborto-–-kff-health-news

En su primer cara a cara, Harris y Trump se enfrentan por el Obamacare y el aborto – KFF Health News

Cuando la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris cruzó el escenario del debate el martes 10 por la noche para darle la mano al ex presidente Donald Trump, fue la primera vez que los dos se conocían en persona. Fue un breve y…

trump,-harris-spar-over-abortion-rights-and-obamacare-in-their-first-face-off-–-kff-health-news

Trump, Harris Spar Over Abortion Rights and Obamacare in Their First Face-Off – KFF Health News

When Vice President Kamala Harris walked across the debate stage Tuesday night to shake the hand of former President Donald Trump, it was the first time the two had met in person. But that was the rare collegial moment in…

Local Suicide Risk Factors; Chappell Roan’s Bipolar II Disorder; Student Mindfulness

Local Suicide Risk Factors; Chappell Roan’s Bipolar II Disorder; Student Mindfulness

Psychiatry > General Psychiatry — News and commentary from the psychiatry world by Kristen Monaco, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today September 11, 2024 Local economic and social conditions like health insurance access, internet, and household income, were tied with suicide risk, according to a new CDC report. The FDA cleared DeepWell Digital Therapeutics’ technology that

longtime-head-of-la.-care-to-retire-after-navigating-major-medi-cal-changes-–-kff-health-news

Longtime Head of L.A. Care To Retire After Navigating Major Medi-Cal Changes – KFF Health News

LOS ANGELES — For nearly a decade, John Baackes has led L.A. Care Health Plan, a publicly run insurer primarily serving low-income Los Angeles County residents on Medi-Cal. It is by far the largest Medi-Cal plan in the state. Baackes,…

us-uninsured-rate-was-stable-in-2023,-even-as-states-medicaid-purge-began-–-kff-health-news

US Uninsured Rate Was Stable in 2023, Even as States Medicaid Purge Began – KFF Health News

The proportion of Americans without health insurance remained stable in 2023, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday, close to the record low the Biden administration achieved in 2022 through expansions of public programs, including the Affordable Care Act. About 8% of…

US Uninsured Rate Was Stable in 2023, Even as States’ Medicaid Purge Began

US Uninsured Rate Was Stable in 2023, Even as States’ Medicaid Purge Began

The proportion of Americans without health insurance remained stable in 2023, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday, close to the record low the Biden administration achieved in 2022 through expansions of public programs, including the Affordable Care Act. About 8% of Americans were uninsured, a statistically insignificant increase of just 0.1 percentage point from a year

aca-enrollment-platforms-suspended-over-alleged-foreign-access-to-consumer-data-–-kff-health-news

ACA Enrollment Platforms Suspended Over Alleged Foreign Access to Consumer Data – KFF Health News

Suspicions that U.S. consumers’ personal information could be accessed from India led regulators to abruptly bar two large private sector enrollment websites from accessing the Affordable Care Act marketplace in August. New details about the suspensions come in legal filings…

Struggling to Find an In-Network Mental Health Provider? Here’s What You Can Do.

Struggling to Find an In-Network Mental Health Provider? Here’s What You Can Do.

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. It’s hard to know if your health insurance plan is as good as advertised. You pay a monthly premium to access a network of health providers. But call the numbers in your provider

What to Do When Health Insurance Denies Care You Really Need

What to Do When Health Insurance Denies Care You Really Need

If there’s anything worse than being sick, it’s being sick while dealing with insurance issues. But unfortunately, that situation is all too common. Recent research from the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation that researches health care issues, finds that 17% of U.S. adults have in the past year had their insurance company deny doctor-recommended care

ManipalCigna Celebrates 10 Years of Growth and Excellence in Health Insurance

ManipalCigna Celebrates 10 Years of Growth and Excellence in Health Insurance

ManipalCigna marks a decade of exceptional growth and service in the health insurance industry. Reflecting on 10 years of success, the company celebrates its achievements and commitment to outstanding healthcare solutions. (1888PressRelease) September 06, 2024 – ManipalCigna Health Insurance, one of India’s fastest-growing standalone health insurance company, today marks a significant milestone as it commemorates

ManipalCigna Launches Nayi Shuruaat in Kolkata: Empowering Women Through Career Development

ManipalCigna Launches Nayi Shuruaat in Kolkata: Empowering Women Through Career Development

ManipalCigna Launches Nayi Shuruaat in Kolkata: Empowering Women Through Career Development ManipalCigna introduces Nayi Shuruaat in Kolkata, a career development initiative aimed at empowering women. This program offers support and opportunities to restart careers in the health insurance sector. (1888PressRelease) September 06, 2024 – ManipalCigna Health Insurance, one of India’s fastest-growing standalone health insurance company

errors-in-deloitte-run-medicaid-systems-can-cost-millions-and-take-years-to-fix-–-kff-health-news

Errors in Deloitte-Run Medicaid Systems Can Cost Millions and Take Years To Fix – KFF Health News

The computer systems run by the consulting giant Deloitte that millions of Americans rely on for Medicaid and other government benefits are prone to errors that can take years and hundreds of millions of dollars to update. While states wait…

Coronavirus vaccines, once free, are now pricey for uninsured people

Coronavirus vaccines, once free, are now pricey for uninsured people

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cuando-la-aseguradora-se-niega-a-pagar-un-aborto-que-es-medicamente-necesario-–-kff-health-news

Cuando la aseguradora se niega a pagar un aborto que es médicamente necesario – KFF Health News

A principios de 2022, Ashley y Kyle estaban recién casados, y emocionados porque esperaban su primer hijo. Pero desde el comienzo de su embarazo, Ashley había tenido hemorragias, y en julio, a las siete semanas, comenzó a tener un aborto…

This free site uses AI to help you fight health insurance claim denials

This free site uses AI to help you fight health insurance claim denials

Fight Health Insurance (FHI) is the name of an AI website with only one purpose: to help you appeal health insurance claim denials. “Make your health insurance company cry too,” is the site’s clever motto. FHI is the result of an engineer who worked at IBM, Apple, and Google before landing at Netflix. Over the

feds-killed-plan-to-curb-medicare-advantage-overbilling-after-industry-opposition-–-kff-health-news

Feds Killed Plan To Curb Medicare Advantage Overbilling After Industry Opposition – KFF Health News

A decade ago, federal officials drafted a plan to discourage Medicare Advantage health insurers from overcharging the government by billions of dollars — only to abruptly back off amid an “uproar” from the industry, newly released court filings show. The…

para-las-farmaceuticas,-la-pelea-entre-trump-y-harris-es-entre-dos-enemigos-de-la-industria-–-kff-health-news

Para las farmacéuticas, la pelea entre Trump y Harris es entre dos enemigos de la industria – KFF Health News

En medio de una amarga y divisiva contienda, el ex presidente Donald Trump y la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris solo parecen coincidir en una cosa: es tarea del gobierno reducir los altos precios de los medicamentos en el país. En 2022,…

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Turning 26 and Struggling To Find Health Insurance? Tell Us About It. – KFF Health News

(Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images) A hard-won provision of the Affordable Care Act allows young adults to stay on their family’s health insurance until age 26. But after that, those without employer-sponsored insurance face an array of complicated choices, including…

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For Pharma, Trump vs. Harris Is a Showdown Between Two Industry Foes – KFF Health News

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have a rare point of agreement in their otherwise bitter and divisive contest: It’s up to the government to cut high U.S. drug prices. Harris cast the tie-breaking Senate vote in…

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Her Life Was at Risk. She Needed an Abortion. Insurance Refused To Pay. – KFF Health News

Ashley and Kyle were newlyweds in early 2022 and thrilled to be expecting their first child. But bleeding had plagued Ashley from the beginning of her pregnancy, and in July, at seven weeks, she began miscarrying. The couple’s heartbreak came…

Turning 26 and Struggling To Find Health Insurance? Tell Us About It.

Turning 26 and Struggling To Find Health Insurance? Tell Us About It.

(Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images) A hard-won provision of the Affordable Care Act allows young adults to stay on their family’s health insurance until age 26. But after that, those without employer-sponsored insurance face an array of complicated choices, including whether to shop on the insurance plan exchange, apply for Medicaid, or roll the dice

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Journalists Talk Shooting's Toll on Children and State Handling of Opioid Settlement Funds – KFF Health News

KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Bram Sable-Smith discussed the enduring trauma experienced by children who survived the Super Bowl parade shooting earlier this year on KMOX’s “Total Information AM” on Aug. 22. Click here to hear Sable-Smith on “Total Information…

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Biden Administration Blocks Two Private Sector Enrollment Sites From ACA Marketplace – KFF Health News

Federal regulators have blocked two private sector enrollment websites from accessing consumer information through the federal Obamacare marketplace, citing “anomalous activity.” The unusual step comes as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is under the gun to curb unauthorized…

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Patient Underwent One Surgery but Was Billed for Two. Even After Being Sued, She Refused To Pay. – KFF Health News

Jamie Holmes says a surgery center tried to make her pay for two operations after she underwent only one. She refused to buckle, even after a collection agency sued her last winter. Holmes, who lives in northwestern Washington state, had…

Hotel Owned by Republican’s Family Owes $1.2 Million for Health Insurance

Hotel Owned by Republican’s Family Owes $1.2 Million for Health Insurance

A hotel corporation owned by Republicans reportedly owes $1.2 million for employee health insurance. The Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, has become “severely delinquent” to its health insurer, a letter from the Greenbrier Council of Labor Unions said. The council also said the hotel, owned by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s family

Two action movie simulators Action Hero and Vendetta Forever are headed to VR

Two action movie simulators Action Hero and Vendetta Forever are headed to VR

The first VR Games Showcase has delivered a deluge of new VR titles like the and , but two new (and very similar) titles caught my eye: Action Hero and Vendetta Forever. They both appear to be slow motion action games like the brilliant that will let you live out your John Wick firefight fantasies

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Happy 50th, ERISA

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Happy 50th, ERISA

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’  Episode Title: ‘Happy 50th, ERISA’  Episode Number: 360 Published: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 [Editor’s note: This transcript was generated using both transcription software and a human’s light touch. It has been edited for style and clarity.]  Julie Rovner: Hello, and welcome back to “What the Health?” I’m Julie Rovner

Sick of customer service bots and subscription headaches? There’s a plan for that

Sick of customer service bots and subscription headaches? There’s a plan for that

The Biden administration announced it is taking on what it calls the “doom loop” of customer service calls. William Thomas Cain/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption William Thomas Cain/Getty Images The Biden administration announced it is taking on what it calls the “doom loop” of customer service calls. William Thomas Cain/Getty Images When you have

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Medi-Cals Dental Care Gap: Getting a Tooth Pulled Is Easy Much Harder To Get an Implant – KFF Health News

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — When Bobby Moske went to a community clinic a few years ago with a toothache, he couldn’t find a dentist in Marin County willing to take Medicaid to do a root canal. Marin Community Clinics referred…

15 states sue to block Biden’s effort to help migrants in US illegally get health coverage

15 states sue to block Biden’s effort to help migrants in US illegally get health coverage

Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]   TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Fifteen states filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Biden administration over a rule that is expected to allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll next year in the federal Affordable Care Act’s health insurance. The states are

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The Politics Holding Back Medicaid Expansion in Some Southern States – KFF Health News

For Roderick Givens, a radiation oncologist, the expansion of Medicaid isn’t just a policy issue. He practices medicine in a rural area in the Mississippi Delta and he sees daily how Medicaid coverage could help his uninsured patients. “I can’t…