Massachusetts has made a bold move by ordering insurance companies to cover vaccines approved by its health department, even if the CDC doesn't fully support them. This decision puts Massachusetts at the forefront of U. S. states, ensuring that residents have access to vaccines that the state deems necessary. Insurers typically follow the CDC's expert panel recommen...
In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, one thing remains constant: the power of research. UnitedHealth Group, a major player in the industry, has been under scrutiny for its approach to research and its impact on Medicare Advantage. This isn't just about numbers and data; it's about how this research shapes the care we receive and the costs we pay. At a recent co...
Cancer is a serious illness that requires strong weapons to fight. One powerful weapon is immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). These treatments help the body's defense system attack cancer cells. They have been successful in helping people live longer, even when cancer has spread. However, these treatments are costly. This is where health insurance steps in. Without ...
In the US, many people are at risk of losing their health insurance, especially those on Medicaid. This issue, known as insurance churn, has been a problem for a while. Even after the Affordable Care Act helped more people get coverage, the risk of losing insurance is still high. The COVID-19 pandemic made things worse. Many people lost their jobs and, with them, th...
Medicare supports many women, but it's missing something big. It helps over a million women of childbearing age who live with disabilities. Yet, it's the only major health insurance in the US that doesn't have to cover birth control. This is a problem. Other health plans must cover contraceptives. But Medicare doesn't. This leaves many women without easy access to b...
Massachusetts is facing a significant challenge with health insurance costs. In 2026, eight major health insurers proposed an average rate increase of 13. 4% for individuals and small businesses in the "merged market. " This segment includes around 721, 400 people, excluding government-run programs like Medicare and Medicaid, as well as plans for larger companies. T...
In recent years, health insurance providers have been quietly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to manage your healthcare claims. These AI systems are not just about speeding up processes; they're making crucial decisions about what treatments get covered and how much care you're entitled to. This shift has raised eyebrows, especially when it comes to something c...
Many people rely on Obamacare for health coverage. This includes folks like Josefina Muralles, who lives in Miami. She works part-time at night and takes care of her family during the day. Her family includes her three kids, her aging mother, and her brother, who is paralyzed. Her brother, Rodrigo, needs constant care because he has epilepsy and got COVID-19 in 2020....
A significant bill is moving through Congress. It aims to cut taxes by $3. 75 trillion. However, it could increase the deficit by $2. 4 trillion over the next ten years. This is according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The CBO is a nonpartisan group that analyzes the budget. The bill could also lead to 10. 9 million more people being uninsured by 2034. Th...
A man from Southern California is in Chicago. He is waiting for a double-lung transplant. This man is Deron Wells. He has stage 4 lung cancer. He has been fighting for months to get this transplant. His health insurance company made things hard for him. They denied his coverage. This fight got a lot of attention online. It was a tough battle. He had to fly from Lo...