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Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs KFF

(9 days ago) Many U.S. adults have trouble affording health care costs. While lower income and uninsured adults are the most likely to report this, those with health insurance and those with higher incomes are not immune to the high cost of medical care. About half of U.S. adults say that it is very or somewhat difficult for them … See more

https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/americans-challenges-with-health-care-costs/

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America's healthcare affordability crisis 'is growing larger and …

(3 days ago) WebData from July showed that 18% of Americans hold medical debt that has been sent to collection agencies. And according to a new West Health-Gallup 2021 …

https://www.westhealth.org/news/americas-health-care-affordability-crisis-is-growing-larger-and-deeper/

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Half Of Americans Struggle To Afford Healthcare Costs, New

(Just Now) WebThe Commonwealth Fund 2023 Health Care Affordability Survey shows what many Americans know all too well: healthcare costs are crushing and putting their …

https://www.forbes.com/sites/debgordon/2023/10/26/half-of-americans-struggle-to-afford-healthcare-costs-new-study-shows/

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What to Watch in 2024: The Latest Health Cost and Affordability …

(8 days ago) WebJan 24, 2024. Contact: Tammie Smith. While issues of health care costs and affordability may not be at the forefront of this year’s election issues, they remain a major concern …

https://www.kff.org/health-costs/press-release/what-to-watch-in-2024-the-latest-health-cost-and-affordability-issues-and-trends/

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5 Critical Priorities for the U.S. Health Care System

(6 days ago) WebThey include: focus on prevention, not just treating sickness; tackle racial disparities; expand telehealth and in-home services; build integrated systems; and adopt …

https://hbr.org/2021/12/5-critical-priorities-for-the-u-s-health-care-system

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Year in Review: 10 Health Policy Issues for 2023 KFF

(9 days ago) WebHere’s a look back at 10 issues KFF tracked closely this year with some of our top findings summarized: Health care costs continue to be a burden for many …

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/fact-sheet/year-in-review-10-health-policy-issues-for-2023/

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Health Coverage Affordability Crisis 2020 Biennial …

(2 days ago) WebIn the first half of 2020, 43.4 percent of U.S. adults ages 19 to 64 were inadequately insured. This is statistically unchanged from the last time we fielded the survey in 2018. The adult uninsured rate was 12.5 …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2020/aug/looming-crisis-health-coverage-2020-biennial

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Health Cost and Affordability Policy Issues and Trends to Watch in …

(2 days ago) WebWhile issues of health care costs and affordability may not be at the forefront of this year’s election, they remain a major concern among the public. Health …

https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/policy-issues-and-trends-2024/

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Even With Health Insurance, Many Americans Still …

(2 days ago) WebThe president-elect has vowed to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, which gave millions of Americans health insurance. But many insured people still struggle to pay for health care, research finds.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/11/12/934146128/despite-aca-coverage-gains-millions-still-suffer-catastrophic-health-care-costs

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HHS Announces New Policy to Make Coverage More Accessible …

(3 days ago) WebNew measures will help consumers compare health insurance plan choices. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/04/28/hhs-announces-new-policy-make-coverage-more-accessible-affordable-for-millions-americans-in-2023.html

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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Lowers Health Care …

(6 days ago) WebThe Affordable Care Act created new pathways to health coverage by expanding Medicaid. Yet, nearly 4 million people can’t get covered because they live in …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/08/10/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-lowers-health-care-costs/

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Fact Sheet: Celebrating the Affordable Care Act HHS.gov

(9 days ago) WebFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2022. Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 [email protected]. Fact Sheet: Celebrating the Affordable Care Act. 12 Years of …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/03/18/fact-sheet-celebrating-affordable-care-act.html

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The Supreme Court Upholds the Affordable Care Act: What It …

(3 days ago) WebToday’s majority decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) leaves intact a law that has led to …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2021/supreme-court-upholds-affordable-care-act-what-it-means-and-whats-next

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What has the pandemic revealed about the US health care system …

(6 days ago) WebGermany, which has all along had a robust public health care system, was accepting sick patients from Italy, Spain, and France. Meanwhile, U.S. hospitals were in …

https://news.mit.edu/2021/what-has-pandemic-revealed-about-us-health-care-what-needs-change-0405

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About the ACA HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WebThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, referred to as the Affordable Care Act or “ACA” for short, is the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010. …

https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/about-the-aca/index.html

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Six Problems With The ACA That Aren't Going Away - Health Affairs

(2 days ago) WebThere is an urgent need to make major changes in the Affordable Care Act regardless of how the Supreme Court rules in King v. Burwell. There are at least six …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/six-problems-aca-aren-t-going-away

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The Pros and Cons of Obamacare - Healthline

(3 days ago) WebCons. Outlook. Some pros of Obamacare include more affordable health insurance and coverage for preexisting health conditions, while some cons include people having to pay higher premiums. The

https://www.healthline.com/health/consumer-healthcare-guide/pros-and-cons-obamacare

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Healthcare Affordability Woes Affect High- and Low-Income …

(1 days ago) WebThis latest data shows that there is, indeed, a disparity in healthcare affordability in the US, but high-income earners also face steep cost challenges. For …

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366584360/Healthcare-Affordability-Woes-Affect-High-and-Low-Income-Patients-Alike

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Making health care more affordable in NJ - Bergen Record

(6 days ago) WebIn a survey of 1,100 New Jersey adults, nearly half delayed or skipped care due to cost, and more than four in five worried about affording health care costs in the …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2023/07/28/making-health-care-more-affordable-in-nj/70470416007/

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Health Care Access and Quality - Healthy People 2030 health.gov

(1 days ago) WebHealthy People 2030 focuses on improving health by helping people get timely, high-quality health care services. About 1 in 10 people in the United States don’t have health …

https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/health-care-access-and-quality

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N.J.’s health system is failing underserved groups. How can the …

(4 days ago) WebThe Commonwealth Fund analysis showed some promising gains for underserved communities in New Jersey. Black women, for instance, had the highest …

https://www.nj.com/healthfit/2021/11/njs-health-system-is-failing-underserved-groups-how-can-the-care-divide-be-bridged.html

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Updated Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act Codifies Critical

(8 days ago) WebThe landmark rule to update Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act is a critical step forward for health equity. On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health …

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/updated-section-1557-of-the-affordable-care-act-codifies-critical-protections-for-marginalized-communities/

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‘A crisis issue:’ Lawmakers tackle lack of access to affordable …

(6 days ago) WebPopejoy said neglecting dental care can lead to other potential health problems. “The deferral of dental care can result in systemic issues,” she said. “Those …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/crisis-issue-lawmakers-tackle-lack-001312782.html

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Hospitals Face Financial Pressures as Costs of Caring Continue to …

(Just Now) WebHospitals’ labor costs, which on average account for 60% of a hospital’s budget, increased by more than $42.5 billion between 2021 and 2023. Economy-wide …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-05-10-hospitals-face-financial-pressures-costs-caring-continue-surge

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KFF Health Tracking Poll February 2024: Voters on Two Key Health …

(1 days ago) WebThis poll finds that inflation and health care affordability are the top issues voters want 2024 presidential candidates to discuss, as most rate the economy …

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/poll-finding/kff-health-tracking-poll-february-2024-voters-on-two-key-health-care-issues-affordability-and-aca/

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2020 Democrats on Health Care - The New York Times

(9 days ago) WebSingle-payer health care is a dividing line in the race, separating Democrats who want to replace the private insurance system from those who favor improving it. …

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/politics/obamacare-democratic-candidates.html

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U.S. health care is increasingly like a casino - Axios

(2 days ago) WebU.S. health care is increasingly like a casino. For the decade-ish that I've been reporting on health care, insurance coverage has dominated conversations about who …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/10/health-insurance-quality-care

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‘It is a crisis issue:’ Lawmakers tackle lack of affordable dental care

(6 days ago) WebPopejoy said neglecting dental care can lead to other potential health problems. “The deferral of dental care can result in systemic issues,” said Dr. Popejoy. “Those issues …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/it-is-a-crisis-issue-lawmakers-tackle-lack-of-affordable-dental-care-access/ar-BB1mwKE4

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Free medical tuition alone isn't enough to close gaps in primary …

(5 days ago) WebListen: Free medical tuition alone isn’t enough to close gaps in primary care. In 2018, New York University became the first U.S. medical school to go tuition free. Since …

https://www.statnews.com/2024/05/15/free-medical-tuition-alone-isnt-enough-to-close-gaps-in-primary-care/

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Understanding the Financial Landscape of Diabetes: A Guide for …

(6 days ago) WebAccessing affordable healthcare services is essential for comprehensive diabetes care. Community health centers, free clinics, and federally qualified health …

https://americanspcc.org/understanding-the-financial-landscape-of-diabetes-a-guide-for-families/

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Senators Split Along Party Lines Over Cause Of Dental Access Issues

(6 days ago) WebSenate health committee members are united in the concern that Americans need better access to dental health care, but they were generally split in their …

https://insidehealthpolicy.com/daily-news/senators-split-along-party-lines-over-cause-dental-access-issues

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