Medicaid helps fill gaps in coverage for veterans who are low-income, have disabilities, or are otherwise ineligible for military health benefits. It supports those with complex health needs and reduces out-of-pocket expenses. This brief presents five key facts about veterans with Medicaid and how policy changes in Congress could affect their coverage and access to…
This analysis looks at the share of family income people with employer-based coverage pay toward their premiums and out-of-pocket payments for medical care. The cost of employer sponsored health insurance—including premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs—has risen steadily over time.
[Sponsored] Everyone has a different idea or method for losing weight. These leaders in nutrition offer guidance on finding the right fit. The post The Best Group Nutrition Programs for Weight Loss: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on MedCity News.
We have an imperative to restore trust in science and continue to advance equity, and we have the means to do so with technology, data connections, and dedicated healthcare professionals. It is also critically important to preserve our expert scientific and public health resources so they can ensure we are prepared for the next crisis. The…
A delayed diagnosis can cause a progression in severity (from mild to moderate to severe), increased suffering for the entire family, as well as enhance the risk of long-term neurological damage and the time it takes for them to heal. The post The Hidden Autoimmune Disorder Affecting Our Kids: Understanding PANS and PANDAS appeared first…
This brief evaluates what is currently known about fraud and abuse in the Affordable Car Act (ACA) Marketplace, including how the final Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Rule and proposed budget reconciliation legislation would change existing Marketplace enrollment and eligibility standards.
In the early days of the West Texas measles outbreak, Thang Nguyen eyed the rising number of cases and worried. His 4-year-old son was at risk because he had received only the first of the vaccine’s two doses. So, in mid-March, he took his family to a primary care clinic at the University of Texas…
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Last September, Alton Fry went to the doctor concerned he had high blood pressure. The trip would result in a prostate cancer diagnosis. So began the stress of trying to pay for tens of thousands of dollars in treatment — without health insurance. “I’ve never been sick in my life, so I’ve…
Some hospitals are turning to AI to help manage declining revenue and financial pressure, but one expert says success depends on more than just buying new tech. Prashant Karamchandani of Chartis urged health systems to pair AI adoption with foundational work like change management, continuous improvement and operating model redesign. The post Why Hospitals Must…