Democrats’ plan to expand ACA insurance would cost about $53B, CBO estimates
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) House Democrats’ plan to temporarily expand health coverage and subsidies under the ACA
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To Vaccinate Veterans, Health Care Workers Must Cross Mountains, Plains and Tundra
(By Patricia Kime for Kaiser Health News) A Learjet 31 took off before daybreak from Helena Regional Airport in Montana,
Read MoreMedicare Cuts Payment to 774 Hospitals Over Patient Complications
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) The federal government has penalized 774 hospitals for having the highest rates of
Read MoreCap on hospital rates carries bigger savings reward than price transparency, study finds
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Setting hospital prices for commercial payers could achieve greater savings than other strategies like
Read MoreAn average out-of-pocket cost over $1,000 for serious cases of COVID-19
A new study suggests an average-out-of-pocket cost of over $1000 for serious cases of COVID-19 as insurers end grace period
Read MoreCalifornia Aims to Address the ‘Urgent’ Needs of Older Residents. But Will Its Plan Work?
(By Samantha Young for Kaiser Health News) Even as the pandemic derailed some of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s biggest health care
Read MoreGenetic study of Lewy body dementia supports ties to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
(Source – www.nih.gov/news-events) In a study led by National Institutes of Health researchers, scientists found that five genes may play
Read MoreModest increase in drug costs can lead to increase in mortality
Cost-sharing can affect patient choices and, ultimately, patient health according to a new study by the National Board of Economic
Read MoreMedicare enrollment is important so don’t make mistakes that could cost you
Signing up for Medicare is very important and you don’t want to make any mistakes that could cost you for
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine: Don’t Miss 2nd Dose Because Of Scheduling Glitches
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) COVID-19 vaccines are akin to liquid gold these days. As more people become eligible, the
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