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...
The political scene in the US is heating up as some Republicans in the Senate are pushing back against the president's spending plans. They want to see serious cuts to government spending and a reduction in the national debt. If they don't get what they want, they're threatening to block a major tax-cutting bill that Trump has been pushing for. The bill, which is a ...
The latest tax and spending plan from House Republicans is a big deal. It's packed with changes that could shake up consumers' finances. However, there's a glaring omission that has health care advocates raising eyebrows. The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" does not include an extension of the enhanced insurance premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). T...
In 2022, 2023, and 2024, millions of people with lower incomes had their health insurance plans switched from zero-premium to positive-premium options. This shift was part of a broader change in the Health Insurance Marketplace. The move was meant to streamline coverage. However, it brought unexpected challenges. The switch from zero-premium to positive-premium ...
Healthcare costs are a hot topic, and Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are shaking things up. These plans are private health insurance options that people with Medicare can pick instead of the standard Medicare. They often come with networks of hospitals and doctors, which can change how hospitals set prices for other insurance companies. This is crucial because it affe...
The Latino community in Santa Clara County faces serious health challenges. These issues are not new, but a recent health assessment has brought them into sharp focus. The report highlights that Latinos in the county experience higher rates of gun violence, obesity, and deaths from diabetes and heart disease compared to the average resident. This is a significant pro...
The world of drug pricing is a complex web of influences. It is a world where manufacturers and retailers are constantly finding new ways to sell their products. This includes opening up online stores alongside their traditional brick-and-mortar locations. To understand how this affects drug prices and profits, researchers looked into three different scenarios. T...
A significant data breach has recently affected a major health insurer in Illinois. This breach may have exposed the personal details of over 9, 300 individuals. The insurer, known for its extensive coverage, discovered the issue in February. The breach occurred through their online member portal, Blue Access for Members. Unauthorized access might have happened betwe...
In Kenya, people who have health insurance through the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) must pick a specific clinic for their outpatient needs. This choice is important because it can affect how well the health system works overall. If we know what NHIF members want, it can help with planning, making care more patient-focused, and improving how NHIF buys servi...