Health Feb 16 Uninsured in the pandemic? Here’s how to navigate the newly reopened ACA marketplace In January, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to open up the federal health insurance marketplace for three months as of Feb. 15 so uninsured people can buy a plan and those who want to change their marketplace coverage…
Health Sep 01 Why it’s especially important to get your flu shot this year A robust sign-up for flu shots could help head off a nightmare scenario in the coming winter of hospitals stuffed with both COVID-19 patients and those suffering from severe effects of influenza.
Health Jun 06 Hospitals now tap lawyers to fulfill patients’ legal needs As health care systems continue to shift toward becoming comprehensive medical homes for patients, health care providers are increasingly incorporating lawyers into the team of professionals who are on hand to help people at no additional charge to patients.
Health May 03 Dear graduates, here’s what you need to know about health insurance Should a person stay on their parents' insurance or switch to a plan offered by their employer? What about Medicaid? Kaiser Health News breaks down the different options facing young graduates today.
Health Apr 21 For doctors, a clamp down on visas could have an uneven effect in the U.S. Hospitals use the H-1B Visa program to recruit foreign doctors to fill crucial positions in underserved or rural areas of the country. A recent executive order signed by President Trump could limit the number of visas awarded annually.
Health Feb 18 Treatment gaps persist between low- and high-income workers, even with insurance Low-wage workers with job-based health insurance were significantly more likely than their higher-income colleagues to wind up in the emergency department.
Health Feb 07 If Obamacare is being repealed, do the uninsured need to pay tax penalties? Should people bother paying the penalty for not having health insurance when they file their taxes this year if Obamacare is repealed?…
Health Nov 29 How women’s health care costs could rise under TrumpCare Birth control is just the tip of the iceberg, advocates say. There are a number of other women’s health benefits that are also at risk.
Health Nov 01 7 tips for navigating Obamacare open enrollment With the annual sign-up period for plans on the health law’s marketplaces starting Nov. 1, many consumers are worried about rising premiums, shrinking provider networks and the departure of major insurers such as UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Humana from many exchanges.
Health Aug 23 What parents and the public need to know about sepsis Sepsis kills more than 250,000 people every year. People at highest risk are those with weakened immune systems, the very young and elderly, patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer or kidney disease and those with illnesses such as…