About a million Americans dropped coverage likely put off by premium hikes
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services report that premium hikes by insurers for coverage under the Affordable Care Act
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Health Care Finance
Court clears the way for 277 hospitals to challenge Medicare reimbursements
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held
Read MoreWhat is the Medicare Savings Program?
If you have or qualify for Medicare, you can apply to save money by applying for the Medicare Savings Program
Read More60% of Americans 50 and older have tried to avoid or minimize healthcare costs
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) A majority of Americans concerned about healthcare costs in retirement have taken steps
Read MoreIn 2017, 62 percent of people got assistance to purchase health insurance
According to a recent report, the share of people who got government assistance to buy private health insurance coverage has
Read MoreMedicare’s money traps
Medicare isn’t free and it may end up costing more than you expect. In fact, the entire Medicare spectrum of
Read MorePfizer hikes price of 100 drugs
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Pfizer, the largest pharmaceutical company in the U.S., increased the price of 100
Read MoreDon’t be afraid of HDHP plan with an HSA
Some people get scared off by an HDHP’s with an HSA, but many employees don’t realize that it might be
Read MoreHealth care costs in retirement
Tail risk is a catchphrase that Wall Street likes to use to label a dramatic outlier event that upends the
Read More340B hospitals, contract pharmacies need more
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) should take new steps to ensure
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