He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.Colonoscopy is essential for detecting colorectal issues, especially in younger individuals with risk factors like family history.
Opinion | I Was a Health Insurance Executive. What I Saw Made Me Quit.Health insurance consumerism may benefit the healthy and wealthy while harming those with chronic conditions and inadequate coverage.
Medicare Advantage enrollment is coming. Here's what to know to help you or a loved oneMany older Americans will face thinner Medicare Advantage coverage options in 2025 due to insurers withdrawing from markets.Insurance changes may negatively impact voter sentiment as elections approach.
Opinion | I Was a Health Insurance Executive. What I Saw Made Me Quit.Health insurance consumerism may benefit the healthy and wealthy while harming those with chronic conditions and inadequate coverage.
Medicare Advantage enrollment is coming. Here's what to know to help you or a loved oneMany older Americans will face thinner Medicare Advantage coverage options in 2025 due to insurers withdrawing from markets.Insurance changes may negatively impact voter sentiment as elections approach.
What's new for Medicare in 2025?Medicare Advantage plans are experiencing declining ratings and fewer benefits, emphasizing the need for consumers to carefully compare options.
Seattle's remote work dilemmaLonely workers are less productive and more likely to quit their jobs, as shown by a recent study.
California CVS workers are striking, here's whyWorkers at seven CVS pharmacies are striking for better pay and health care, citing bad faith negotiations.
Physicians Can Help Cut Costs. They Just Need the Right Incentives.Creating effective physician incentives can help control health care costs while improving patient outcomes.
Senators See Possible Conflicts of Interest in Health Care Pricing ToolsSenate committees are investigating MultiPlan for potential conflict of interest in recommending lower medical payments.
Can you afford health care in retirement?Health care costs in retirement can be substantial, especially for high prescription drug expenses.Saving to a health savings account and choosing the right Medicare plan are key strategies for managing future health care expenses.
Use Experimentation to Design Better Health Care BenefitsEmployers face challenges in designing health benefitsCost control and employee well-being are crucial
California Wants to Cap Medical Bills, but the Health Care Industry Pushes Back | KQEDThe Office of Health Care Affordability in California aims to cap cost increases for health care at 3% a year.Critics argue that the goal is unrealistic and could reduce access to care for patients.