A 40-year-old law requires ERs to treat everyone—unless they opt out
For 40 years, U.S. emergency departments have been barred from turning away patients who cannot pay.
Jun 30, 2026
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Health Care Economics and Organizations: News and Research on Insurance, Health
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Enlisting pharmacists and nurse practitioners in medication management can fill critical gaps
A novel economic model projects that patients with heart failure would live longer and spend less time in the hospital by expanding heart failure care to include pharmacist- and nurse practitioner-led medication management. ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Medicaid expansion boosted coverage for indigenous communities, research finds
American Indian and Alaska Native populations continue to experience higher rates of uninsurance and chronic disease than many other groups in the United States. Now, new research led by the University at Albany examines ...
Jun 25, 2026
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UnitedHealth, Humana and CVS denied post-hospital care at some of the highest rates
The three largest Medicare Advantage insurers turned down requests for post-hospital care at some of the highest rates among major plans, a federal watchdog has found.
Jun 24, 2026
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Indiana takes on powerful hospitals by capping prices they charge employers
Tired of watching its employers struggle to afford the cost of health care, Republican-controlled Indiana is trying a traditionally liberal tactic to control costs: setting government price controls on hospitals.
Jun 23, 2026
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When health matters, status doesn't
People become much less concerned about being better off than other people when health enters the picture, according to new research.
Jun 17, 2026
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The number of uninsured Californians could double by 2030
California's ranks of uninsured residents could nearly double in the next four years—to nearly 4.6 million people—because of deep federal cuts to Medicaid and dramatic changes in federal and state policy, according to a new ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Your surprise medical bill may be gone, but your premiums could still spike
A new federal rule may unintentionally make it easier for health care providers to game the system, potentially raising health insurance costs for Americans.
Jun 1, 2026
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Opinion: Increased oversight of private equity in health care is needed to protect patients and the physician workforce
Private equity investment in health care requires increased regulatory oversight and policies to better protect patients and physicians from the adverse impact of growing corporate interests, says the American College of ...
May 26, 2026
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Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act continues to erode as some customers struggle to make premium payments, with the declining numbers churning market uncertainty for insurers. In response, insurers are likely to raise ...
May 20, 2026
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