5 organizations erasing millions in medical debt
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Two-thirds of all U.S. bankruptcies stem from medical debt, and one-quarter of
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Health Care Finance
What’s In Biden’s $400 Billion Plan To Support Families’ Long-Term Health Needs
(By Judith Graham for NPR) There’s widespread agreement that it’s important to help older adults and people with disabilities remain
Read MoreCigna offering members $500 to switch psoriasis drugs: 4 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Cigna is offering members who use certain psoriasis drugs $500 to switch
Read MoreAlmost half of near-poor Medicare beneficiaries spend at least one-fifth of their income on health care costs
New research from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health found “near poor” –whose incomes are between 100%
Read MoreAmericans are underestimating their healthcare costs in retirement
According to a recent Fidelity survey reveals 37 percent of Americans think the average senior couple will spend $50,000 to
Read More18% of Americans donated to a medical crowdfunding campaign in past year
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Despite nationwide financial hardships, just under 1 in 5 Americans said they
Read MoreCMS recouping advanced Medicare payments
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS began recouping accelerated Medicare payments made to providers and suppliers to
Read MoreMedigap buyers can save through comparison shopping
A recent analysis by eHealth found Medicare beneficiaries could save an average of $840 per year for Medicare Supplement Plan
Read MoreBill delaying Medicare payment cuts passes Senate
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The Senate passed legislation March 25 that will delay $18 billion in
Read MoreHer Doctor’s Office Moved One Floor Up. Her Bill Was 10 Times Higher.
(By Lauren Weber for Kaiser Health News) Kyunghee Lee’s right hand hurts all the time. She spent decades running a
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