Survey finds 1 in 4 Americans are struggling to cover medical costs
U.S. health care costs are among the world's highest, and one in four adults with health coverage struggle with high out-of-pocket costs, a new survey shows.
Nov 21, 2024
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Health Care Economics and Organizations: News and Research on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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Four million Americans could lose health coverage once ACA credits expire
If Congress lets health care tax credits established during the pandemic expire, 4 million Americans will become uninsured, a new analysis warns.
Nov 20, 2024
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Minnesota health insurers warn of 'dire' premium spikes, lost coverage in 2026
Chief executives at Minnesota's four largest nonprofit health insurers are warning premiums could spike and thousands of residents could lose coverage in 2026 if the state's congressional delegation doesn't help save enhanced ...
Nov 18, 2024
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In Montana, conservative groups see chance to kill Medicaid expansion
Conservative groups are working to undermine support for Montana's Medicaid expansion in hopes the state will abandon the program. The rollback would be the first in the decade since the Affordable Care Act began allowing ...
Nov 4, 2024
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What's new and what to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
It's that time of year again. In most states, the Affordable Care Act's annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15.
Oct 10, 2024
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Need to go to the hospital? Texas and Florida want to know your immigration status
State Sen. Victor Torres represents predominantly Hispanic Osceola County in central Florida. At Sunday Mass at his local church, immigrants often tell him they are scared to seek health care.
Oct 8, 2024
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Analysis reveals improved cancer survival for young adults after passage of Affordable Care Act
The federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) passed in 2010 includes a Dependent Coverage Expansion (DCE) provision that permits dependents to remain on their parents' health insurance plans from age 19 to ...
Oct 7, 2024
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What's at stake for health care reform in the US election?
While abortion and reproductive health care are in the spotlight during the 2024 United States presidential campaign, other health policy issues, including Medicare and Medicaid, have drawn less attention. Despite this low ...
Oct 1, 2024
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On campaign trail, Vance lays out 'concept of a plan' for health care
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance's plan to rework President Barack Obama's signature health care law is vague on details, but many conservative health care experts say it would take the Republican Party back ...
Sep 27, 2024
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Affordable care act may increase access to colon cancer care for underserved groups
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has led to increased guideline-concordant care for colon cancer among non-white patients, patients from rural areas, and patients from the most deprived neighborhoods in Pennsylvania, according ...
Sep 21, 2024
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