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The Medical Information Boom Is Creating a New Patient Responsibility

Healthcare's information age has arrived with a complication. Patients can now investigate symptoms, compare treatments, and explore emerging therapies within minutes, yet the ability to find an answer may not entirely guarantee the ability to interpret it.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

The HIPAA Loophole: Who Can Sell or Share Your Medical Records Without Asking — and How to Opt Out

Your medical records may feel like some of the most private information you own, but HIPAA does not protect every piece of health-related data about you. The federal law generally applies when protected health information is handled by covered health plans, qualifying health care providers, clearinghouses, and their business associates—not…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 19

Advocate Calls Trump Administration Public Charge Rule 'Interesting and Horrifying' After Lawsuit

The Trump public charge rule took effect on 18 September as New York and advocacy groups challenged its broader immigration test in federal court.

International Business Times UK · Sep 19

Caps on State-Directed Medicaid Payments Could Cut 10 to 25 Percent of Medicaid Spending in 17 States

Medicaid payment caps in the 2025 budget law could cut 10% to 25% of total Medicaid spending in 17 states. Who is most exposed, and when?

Medical Daily · Sep 12

Trump Promises $500 'Obamacare Rebate' for Nearly 1 Million Americans Weeks Before Midterms

Trump's $500 Obamacare rebate will reach nearly 1 million Americans, but an expert warns some could face premium increases of $500 a month.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

An Austin Program Helps Pay Musicians' Premiums as Self-Employed Workers Face Pricier Plans and a Shorter Signup Window

Austin's HAAM and Central Health help musicians afford ACA plans as premiums climb. What gig and self-employed workers should check this fall.

Medical Daily · Sep 11

Medicare's $50 Weight Loss Discount Excludes Millions Whose Conditions the Drugs Are Actually Approved to Treat

Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge charges $50 a month, but a sleep apnea or diabetes diagnosis routes patients back to Part D copays of hundreds of dollars.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

Fertility Drug Costs Dropped Under a Federal Pricing Deal, but Promised Free IVF Coverage Has Not Materialized

IVF drug prices fell sharply under a federal pricing deal, but the medication is used for only a fraction of a cycle, and no coverage mandate exists.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

Medicare's 50 Dollar GLP-1 Price Locks Out Nearly Six Million People Who Have a Qualifying Diagnosis

An estimated 5.9 million Medicare enrollees are excluded from the $50 GLP-1 Bridge price because they have diabetes or sleep apnea.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

The Federal Deal to Cut Medicaid Prices on Weight Loss Drugs Still Names No Participating States

CMS negotiated lower GLP-1 prices for state Medicaid programs through the BALANCE Model. Its own page still shows no participating states.

Medical Daily · Aug 25