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Medicare’s Open Enrollment Is Open Season for Scammers

Federal officials say complaints are rising from seniors tricked into buying policies, either without their consent or lured by questionable information.

Nov 11, 2021

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As Workers Struggle, Employers Expand Mental Health Benefits

In a recent survey, Kaiser Family Foundation found that many employers have ramped up mental health and other benefits to provide support for their workers during uncertain times.

Nov 11, 2021

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Uninsured In Republican States Would Win Big In Democrats’ Plan

Nearly two-thirds of those in the coverage gap live in one of three Republican-controlled states, and hospitals fear loss of funding.

Nov 9, 2021

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Texas Providers See Increased Interest In Birth Control Since Near-Total Abortion Ban

Once they learned about the new law, patients seemed to rush to get on birth control, providers say.

Nov 9, 2021

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Despite Restraints, Democrats’ Drug Pricing Plan Could Still Aid Consumers

Provisions in Democrats' Medicare prescription drug pricing crack open the door to reforms that could have dramatic effects, experts say.

Nov 9, 2021

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Federal Ruling May Upend Gag Policy Affecting Health Care Workers

A federal appellate court ruled that the firing of a hospital employee violated the law, which could lead to a revision of policies barring workers from speaking publicly.

Jul 13, 2021

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Hospitals Hostile To Biden Plan To Drop Medicare Age To 60

Dropping Medicare eligibility age to 60 from 65 would deprive hospitals of billions of dollars in revenue they now get from commercial insurance plans.

Nov 11, 2020

Affordable Care Act Once Again Before The Supreme Court

New Justice Amy Coney Barrett is wild card in deciding law's fate

Nov 9, 2020

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Lonely? Anxious? Depressed? Maybe Your Dentist Can Help

Feb 28, 2019