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7 months ago

How to handle these unpopular tactics used by health insurers

Despite increased insurance coverage, many Americans face significant obstacles to accessing affordable and high-quality healthcare.

fromwww.amny.com

1 week ago

Public health

New York sues federal government over healthcare cuts | amNewYork

Medicine

7 months ago

How to handle these unpopular tactics used by health insurers

Despite increased insurance coverage, many Americans face significant obstacles to accessing affordable and high-quality healthcare.

more#healthcare-access

1 week ago

Maryland taps Affordable Care Act fund to help pay for abortion care

Maryland has become the first state to utilize a 15-year-old Affordable Care Act fund to support abortion-related expenses for patients traveling to the state.

#medicaid-cuts

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US politics

Don't rely on Medicaid? Tax bill will drive up costs to your healthcare too

fromTruthout

US politics

Republican Governors Quiet Amid Plans to Slash Medicaid Spending in Their States

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US politics

Don't rely on Medicaid? Tax bill will drive up costs to your healthcare too

fromTruthout

US politics

Republican Governors Quiet Amid Plans to Slash Medicaid Spending in Their States

US politics

Hakeem Jeffries Pleads With Republicans to Have John McCain-Level Courage' And Vote to Defeat Trump's Bill

fromThe Nevada Independent

US politics

5 ways Trump's tax bill will limit health care access

Privacy technologies

We caught Nevada sharing personal health data with Big Tech - The Nevada Independent

Healthcare

Trump's Medicaid cuts in revealed 'big beautiful bill' could leave millions without medical care

fromwww.mediaite.com

US politics

Hakeem Jeffries Pleads With Republicans to Have John McCain-Level Courage' And Vote to Defeat Trump's Bill

fromThe Nevada Independent

US politics

5 ways Trump's tax bill will limit health care access

Privacy technologies

We caught Nevada sharing personal health data with Big Tech - The Nevada Independent

Healthcare

Trump's Medicaid cuts in revealed 'big beautiful bill' could leave millions without medical care

US politics

Unless Four Senators Vote No,' the Big, Beautiful Bill Will Pass

SF politics

State Republicans Are Bullying Indiana University Much Like Trump Is Attacking Harvard

fromKqed

Healthcare

Medicaid Work Rules Could Leave a Million Californians With No Health Insurance | KQED

Healthcare

New studies show what's at stake if Medicaid is scaled back

fromtime.com

Medicaid Expansions Saved Tens of Thousands of Lives, Study Finds

Cuts to Medicaid will cost lives; expansion reduces mortality rates significantly.

SF politics

fromwww.nytimes.com

The Three States That Are Especially Stuck if Congress Cuts Medicaid

Medicaid cuts could leave South Dakota, Missouri, and Oklahoma in a constitutional dilemma, unable to withdraw from Medicaid expansion.

4 weeks ago

US politics

Unless Four Senators Vote No,' the Big, Beautiful Bill Will Pass

SF politics

State Republicans Are Bullying Indiana University Much Like Trump Is Attacking Harvard

fromKqed

Medicaid Work Rules Could Leave a Million Californians With No Health Insurance | KQED

Proposed Medicaid work requirements may jeopardize access to healthcare for certain low-income adults, raising concerns about community welfare.

New studies show what's at stake if Medicaid is scaled back

Recent studies show Medicaid expansion significantly reduces mortality rates, highlighting its vital role in public health.

fromtime.com

Medicaid Expansions Saved Tens of Thousands of Lives, Study Finds

Cuts to Medicaid will cost lives; expansion reduces mortality rates significantly.

fromwww.nytimes.com

SF politics

The Three States That Are Especially Stuck if Congress Cuts Medicaid

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4 weeks ago

Senator Thom Tillis Is Still Taking Shots at ObamacareEven as He Defends Medicaid

Senator Thom Tillis' retirement decision mirrors the absurdity and desperation of aligning with illogical policies, showcasing the conflict within party loyalty and integrity.

US politics

#supreme-court

fromMedCity News

Healthcare

How Healthcare Leaders Are Responding to the Supreme Court's Preventive Care Ruling - MedCity News

fromJezebel

Health

Supreme Court Affirms RFK Jr.'s Power Over What Health Insurance Is Required to Cover

fromBoston.com

US news

Supreme Court preserves key part of Obamacare coverage requirements

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

US politics

Supreme Court preserves key part of Obamacare coverage requirements

Public health

BREAKING: Supreme Court rules to save free access to PrEP and other preventive care

Healthcare

Supreme Court upholds key Obamacare measure on preventive care

fromMedCity News

Healthcare

How Healthcare Leaders Are Responding to the Supreme Court's Preventive Care Ruling - MedCity News

fromJezebel

Health

Supreme Court Affirms RFK Jr.'s Power Over What Health Insurance Is Required to Cover

fromBoston.com

US news

Supreme Court preserves key part of Obamacare coverage requirements

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

US politics

Supreme Court preserves key part of Obamacare coverage requirements

Public health

BREAKING: Supreme Court rules to save free access to PrEP and other preventive care

Healthcare

Supreme Court upholds key Obamacare measure on preventive care

more#supreme-court

fromwww.theguardian.com

US supreme court rules key provision of Obamacare constitutional

The Supreme Court upheld Obamacare's provision on preventive health services, emphasizing political appointees' influence over healthcare decisions, which heightens stakes in health policy.

US politics

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LGBT

Supreme Court hands RFK Jr. new power over Americans' health, buried in PrEP case ruling

SF LGBT

Why experts say Trump's budget bill strips health care from nearly all transgender people

The new Republican-led budget reconciliation bill severely restricts gender-affirming care for transgender individuals, impacting their health services nationwide.

LGBT

Supreme Court hands RFK Jr. new power over Americans' health, buried in PrEP case ruling

SF LGBT

Why experts say Trump's budget bill strips health care from nearly all transgender people

The new Republican-led budget reconciliation bill severely restricts gender-affirming care for transgender individuals, impacting their health services nationwide.

more#lgbtq

fromTruthout

Senate Parliamentarian Rejects GOP Reconciliation Bill's Anti-Abortion Provision

The Senate parliamentarian rejects the Republican provision limiting ACA subsidies based on abortion coverage.

LGBT

Supreme Court to rule on two cases that could reshape access to health care for LGBTQ+ people

Supreme Court rulings could drastically affect LGBTQ+ health care access and preventive services via potential changes to the Affordable Care Act.

How Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' threatens access to Obamacare

The future of health coverage under the ACA is uncertain due to proposed legislative changes.

Changes could lead to reduced access and affordability of health care for millions.

fromThe Mercury News

How many in California and the Bay Area could be affected by Affordable Care Act changes?

Covered California enrollment shows significant growth, but potential policy changes could drastically increase uninsured rates.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Obama says Republicans are putting millions of Americans' healthcare at risk

Obama warns Congress about the risk of healthcare cuts affecting millions of Americans.

Republican legislation threatens the Affordable Care Act and may leave many without coverage.

from24/7 Wall St.

My Dad Is Retiring Soon - How Can I Get Health Insurance Before I Miss Important Appointments?

Running out of money in retirement is a common fear, particularly due to unexpected healthcare costs, making it essential for retirees to have a backup financial plan.

Retirement

fromChicago Tribune

1 year ago

Steve Chapman: Here's why we shouldn't deprive transgender kids of medical options

Access to gender-affirming care for transgender individuals is under threat in multiple states.

Political figures and legislators are increasingly enacting bans on gender-affirming medical intervention for minors.

How one state sent residents' personal health data to LinkedIn

Covered California's website shared sensitive health information with LinkedIn, raising significant privacy concerns.

fromStocktonia News

How the state sent Californians' personal health data to LinkedIn

Covered California's website sent sensitive health information to LinkedIn without user consent, prompting the removal of tracking tools.

frombleumag.com

How one state sent residents' personal health data to LinkedIn

Covered California's website shared sensitive health information with LinkedIn, raising significant privacy concerns.

fromStocktonia News

How the state sent Californians' personal health data to LinkedIn

Covered California's website sent sensitive health information to LinkedIn without user consent, prompting the removal of tracking tools.

Marketing tech

State Sent Californians' Personal Health Data to LinkedIn

fromwww.mercurynews.com

How Covered California sent patient's personal health data to LinkedIn

Covered California's health insurance site compromised user data by sending sensitive information to LinkedIn, revealing systemic privacy issues.

fromSan Jose Inside

Marketing tech

State Sent Californians' Personal Health Data to LinkedIn

fromwww.mercurynews.com

How Covered California sent patient's personal health data to LinkedIn

Covered California's health insurance site compromised user data by sending sensitive information to LinkedIn, revealing systemic privacy issues.

more#data-privacy

Public health

fromLos Angeles Times

Covered California pushes for better healthcare as federal spending cuts loom

Covered California faces challenges from potential subsidy cuts, threatening health coverage and impacting childhood vaccination rates.

SF LGBT

Insurer illegally discriminated by denying trans teens coverage for top surgery, court rules

Premera Blue Cross unlawfully discriminated against transgender teens by denying coverage for top surgery, violating the Affordable Care Act.

#hiv-prevention

Healthcare

Justices Kavanaugh & Barrett signal they may uphold access to PrEP and preventative care protections

Supreme Court's Trump-appointed justices may support preserving free preventive health care services against legal challenges.

5 months ago

An upcoming Supreme Court case could make PrEP less affordable-does it have to?

PrEP coverage is crucial for reducing HIV transmission and is under legal threat due to religious freedom objections.

Justices Kavanaugh & Barrett signal they may uphold access to PrEP and preventative care protections

Supreme Court's Trump-appointed justices may support preserving free preventive health care services against legal challenges.

5 months ago

An upcoming Supreme Court case could make PrEP less affordable-does it have to?

PrEP coverage is crucial for reducing HIV transmission and is under legal threat due to religious freedom objections.

more#hiv-prevention

What to know about the Supreme Court case that could take away your access to PrEP and other care

The Supreme Court will hear Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, a case that could dismantle key provisions of the Affordable Care Act, affecting no-cost preventive services.

LGBT

fromCbsnews

Tax time triggers fraud alarms for some Obamacare enrollees

Fraud by rogue brokers leads to unexpected tax bills for ACA policyholders.

Changes proposed by the Trump administration may affect health coverage and costs.

Federal layoffs and funding cuts could further complicate assistance for consumers.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

4 months ago

Today in History: March 23, Titanic' wins record-tying 11 Academy Awards

March 23 has witnessed significant historical events, including the Oscars triumph of Titanic and Patrick Henry's famous liberty speech.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

4 months ago

Medicaid Cuts Kick Down on People Caught in the Opioid Epidemic

Medicaid funding cuts could critically impact treatment for opioid use disorder amid a worsening opioid epidemic in the U.S.

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fromkffhealthnews.org

4 months ago

Republicans once wanted government out of health care. Trump voters see it differently

Many Republican voters are now seeking government intervention to lower health care costs, a shift from traditional GOP views against such regulation.