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Millions of Americans Drop Health Insurance After Facing Shocking Triple-Digit Premium Hikes As Obamacare Subsidies Evaporate

The expiration of enhanced Obamacare subsidies has led to a significant drop in health insurance coverage, with millions of Americans unable to afford the increased premiums.

International Business Times UK · Jun 28

Ohio Job Cuts Could Reach 51,000 by 2029 Following Trump's Budget Reductions, New Analysis Finds

Ohio may lose over 51,000 jobs and $5 billion in economic output by 2029 due to Trump's federal healthcare and food assistance cuts.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

Trump’s Medicaid fraud crackdown may sound sensible, but it could harm Americans who require long-term care

Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services administrator, is ordering all states to step up their efforts to crack down on Medicaid fraud.

The Conversation · Apr 29

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People are leaving Florida to retire elsewhere. But which locations come top?

Florida’s spike in real estate prices and higher cost of living has made it unaffordable for many retirees earning $75,000 or less

The Independent UK · Jan 24

'We know what to do; we just have to implement it.': Pregnancy is deadlier in the US than in other wealthy countries. But we could fix that.

Cuts to Medicaid and legal confusion around patient care post-Roe v. Wade may prevent improvements in the maternal mortality rate.

LiveScience · Aug 22, 2025

If you have Medicare, here’s what you’ll pay for health care in 2025

The most significant Medicare change for 2025 will be the new $2,000 cap for prescription drugs.

Fortune · Jan 24, 2025

US trails developed democracies in healthcare costs for older adults

Report comparing 10 peer countries shows how holes in Medicare coverage lead to Americans skipping care

The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2024

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Medicare agents might not recommend the best plans this year as profits take priority

Curbing agents’ commissions may hurt beneficiaries.

Fortune · Dec 2, 2024

Some US states have firearm death rates comparable to countries in conflict, report says

Mississippi’s firearm-related violence rate nearly double that of Haiti, which is plagued by political and gang strife

The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2024

America ranks worst in the world for health care—despite spending trillions

The U.S. came in last in three of five categories—equity, health outcomes, and access to care—in addition to having the poorest overall ranking.

Fortune · Sep 19, 2024

US health system ranks last compared with peer nations, report finds

Despite Americans paying nearly double that of other nations, the US fares poorly in list of 10 countries

The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2024

Preventive care is free by law, but many Americans get incorrectly billed − especially if you’re poor, a person of color or don’t have a college degree

Even though preventive care is supposed to be free by law for millions of Americans thanks to the Affordable Care Act, many don’t receive recommended preventive services, especially racial and ethnic minorities and other at-risk patient groups.

The Conversation · Sep 18, 2024

Private equity ownership of US hospice centers boomed in recent years – study

Investors spent about $1tn buying healthcare facilities over last decade, leading to reports of worsening patient care

The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2024

Report Reveals Alarming Disparities In Women's Health Across States

Commonwealth Fund report reveals disparities in women's health across US states, urging policymakers to take action for equitable access and outcomes.

Preventable deaths and high cancer rates: women’s health in ‘perilous’ place

Report finds ‘clear distinctions’ in US women’s health outcomes, which can be linked to states’ abortion laws

Latin Times · Apr 21, 2024

A look at the health disparities lowering Latinos' life expectancy in the U.S.: the main causes

Despite progress made through initiatives like The Affordable Care Act, health inequity remains a persistent issue across the U.S.

Axios · Apr 18, 2024

Racial health disparities exist in every state, new report says

Even states that narrowed disparities have considerable gaps.

Latin Times · Feb 21, 2024

Most Latino Healthcare Workers Say that Racism Against Patients is a Crisis or a Major Problem

Latino workers, along with Blacks, were more likely to consider this an issue than Asian and White counterparts, according to a survey by the Commonwealth Fund

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The Guardian - US · Nov 16, 2023

Nearly half of American adults faced medical bill issues in last year – survey

High-income Americans also almost as likely to defer healthcare over cost as people with low or average incomes in other countries

Roll Call · Nov 16, 2023

COVID aid fuels telehealth expansion in rural America - Roll Call

As rural hospitals deal with workforce shortages and declining populations, some say telehealth offers a chance to bridge the gap.

Kiplinger · Nov 3, 2023

High Healthcare Costs Can Cause Even the Insured To Skip Care

People are struggling with healthcare costs regardless of their insurance status, a new study from The Commonwealth Fund finds.

WEKU · Oct 16, 2023

Medicare shoppers often face a barrage of unsolicited calls and aggressive ads

Medicare's annual open enrollment period began Oct. 15, allowing seniors to choose new plans. New rules this year are supposed to crack down on misleading marketing but buyers should still beware.

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