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New rule gives patients access to all of their medical records and

WebMany patient records are already electronic, but it can be a hassle to get them. The new rule opens the door to major changes in access to health information. The rule …

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New law dramatically expands access to health care subsidies

WebNew law dramatically expands access to health care subsidies. Sabri Ben-Achour Mar 11, 2021. Heard on: Under the new law, nobody will have to pay more than …

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The economics of mental illness

WebBass said that pre-pandemic, those costs were pegged at $2 billion annually. On the show today, we’ll discuss the economic costs of mental illness and the benefits of investing …

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New California Medicaid benefit to offer expanded

WebShe led a team that pushed California to create the new Medicaid benefit covering more preventive services. It’s an approach that can save the health care …

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What options do I have if I’ve lost my health insurance

WebUnder a federal benefits law known as COBRA, most employees who lose or leave a job can remain on their employer’s health plan for at least 18 months. However, …

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ACA health coverage enrollment hits record high

WebAlready, it’s been a record year for signups, according to a new analysis from the health policy nonprofit KFF. More than 20 million people have signed up for ACA …

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Is health care a “private good” or a “public good” during a …

WebDan Mendelson, founder of healthcare advisory consultancy Avalere Health, argues that healthcare is a legitimate public good in times of pandemics.

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Company aims to buy, restore rural hospitals in Tennessee

WebCompany aims to buy and restore struggling rural hospitals in Tennessee. Blake Farmer Mar 24, 2022. Heard on: Kyle Kopec uses his phone to illuminate a cabinet …

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Record ACA enrollment driven by higher subsidies

WebMore than 16 million people signed up for ACA coverage last year during open enrollment — a record. “One big change is the more generous premium subsidies …

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Health & Wealth

WebHealth and Wealth: Why Americans are Drowning in Medical Debt . $4.3 trillion is spent on U.S. healthcare every year. The government covers around 35% of that — paying $1.5 …

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What can we do to address exorbitant medical debt

WebWe rely on your financial support to keep making that possible. Your donation today powers the independent journalism that you rely on. For just $5/month, …

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Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is still free

WebMore than 21% of adults in the U.S. have reported receiving the updated COVID-19 vaccine, according to the CDC. The public health agency recommends …

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Multigenerational living surges due to a lack of affordable housing

WebFrom 1971 to 2021, the number of people living in multigenerational family households in the U.S. quadrupled to nearly 60 million people.

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California expands health care for undocumented immigrants

WebIn the new year, those conversations got easier, as California is spending big on health care: All low-income undocumented immigrants are eligible for coverage under …

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Why women pay more for health care than men do

WebOver 90% of it was medical debt, according to one of her lawyers. Women pay more for health care, even if they have insurance. A 2023 study of insured workers from …

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New book explores navigating the shame that comes with debt

WebOur weekly “Econ Extra Credit” newsletter is an unexpected way to learn about the economy, one film at a time. Sign up to watch, and learn, with us. Debt can cast a …

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Bond yields spiked after the CPI came out. What does that mean

WebYou know what might tell us even more? Bonds. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note spiked right after the consumer price index came out, showing that prices …

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End of low-income internet subsidies threatens telehealth access

WebMore than 23 million low-income households — urban, suburban, rural and tribal — are enrolled in the federal discount program Congress created in 2021 to bridge …

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For anyone who was on unemployment, Obamacare could be

WebA new insurance benefit from the latest COVID relief bill kicks in Thursday: free Obamacare health insurance for the unemployed for the rest of 2021. Just about …

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Why Americans are drowning in medical debt

WebRSS. Almost a third of all working adults in the United States are carrying some kind of medical debt — that’s about 15% of all U.S. households. This debt is also …

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What bank earnings can tell us about the economy

WebCorporate profit-and-loss reports for the January-to-March quarter kicked off in earnest Wednesday with Delta Air Lines, which did quite well. Revenue rose 6% and …

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How are employers dealing with rising insurance costs

WebAccording to a survey out today from KFF, annual family premiums for employer coverage went up an average of 7% this year, to around $24,000. Workers do …

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A physician explores the obstacles keeping Black people

WebIn “Legacy,” a physician explores the obstacles keeping Black Americans out of medicine. Uché Blackstock Jan 25, 2024. Heard on: Uché Blackstock, left, stands with …

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"Copay accumulators" put patients between insurers, drugmakers

WebBy 2020, 83% of people with commercial health insurance had copay accumulators. And patients like Macy Coad are the rope in a game of tug of war between …

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How are companies like GoodRx able to provide drug discounts

WebRamachandran of Yale said along with companies like GoodRx, you can also look into manufacturer copay cards, which lower the price of brand-name drugs, and …

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Most workers now entitled to unpaid time for pregnancy care

WebMost employees around the country are now entitled to unpaid time off and other accommodations for a range of pregnancy-related medical needs, from nausea …

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Why doesn’t Medicare cover drugs like Ozempic for weight loss

WebCawley said that lawmakers have introduced the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act, a law that would allow Medicare Part D to cover drugs like GLP-1s to treat obesity. …

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