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Judge Overturns ACA Rule on Copayments for Preventive Services

03/31/2023

A federal judge has overturned a portion of the Affordable Care Act requiring health plans to cover some preventive services, such as cancer screenings, with no cost-sharing for patients.

A federal judge has overturned a...

03/31/2023

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COVID Legislation Addresses Surprise Billing

12/22/2020

Julie Appleby ;

Congress takes steps to curb unexpected medical bills for air ambulances and more.

Congress takes steps to curb...

12/22/2020

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The Big Squeeze: More Enrollees and Smaller Networks Plague Some ACA Plans

04/06/2023

Julie Appleby ;

Record enrollment and downsized provider networks for Affordable Care Act health plans have created challenges for members trying to locate in-network care, raising concerns over the accuracy of provider directories.

Record enrollment and downsized...

04/06/2023

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Can You Believe the COVID-19 Death Count?

11/03/2020

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Julie Appleby ;

How the total became a subject of conspiracy theories.

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11/03/2020

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Proposed Rule Would Make Hospital Prices Even More Transparent

08/14/2023

Julie Appleby ;

Although government data shows that hospitals’ compliance with price transparency rules has improved, updating the requirements of that law is the focus of a new proposal that aims further standardize the required data, increase its...

Although government data shows...

08/14/2023

First Report Managed Care

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It’s Not Just for Kids: Medicare EpiPen Spending Up 1,100%

09/22/2016

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Julie Appleby ;

During the same period, the total number of Medicare beneficiaries using EpiPens climbed 164%, from nearly 80,000 users in 2007 to more than 211,000 in 2014.

During the same period, the...

09/22/2016

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Americans Want Weight Loss Drugs Despite High Cost

08/04/2023

Julie Appleby ;

A new poll reveals enthusiasm for a pricey new generation of weight loss drugs, but interest drops if users potentially have to deal with weekly injections, lack of insurance coverage, or a need to continue the medications indefinitely to...

A new poll reveals enthusiasm...

08/04/2023

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Opioid Dependence Leads to ‘Tsunami’ of Medical Services, Study Finds

08/01/2016

Julie Appleby ;

Medical services for people with opioid dependence diagnoses rose more than 3,000% between 2007 and 2014.

Medical services for people with...

08/01/2016

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Timing and Cost of New Vaccines Vary by Virus and Health Insurance Status

08/25/2023

Julie Appleby ;

Vaccine season includes influenza, COVID-19, and the newly approved vaccines for RSV, prompting questions about who should receive which vaccine and when, as well as concerns about the cost of obtaining them.

Vaccine season includes...

08/25/2023

First Report Managed Care

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Michigan`s COVID Outbreak: Anomaly or Preview?

04/23/2021

Julie Appleby ;

What's behind the state's recent COVID surge?

What's behind the state's recent...

04/23/2021

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