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U.S. Health Insurer Announces New Plan To Reduce Racial Disparities In Maternal Health By 50% In Five Years
Black women are more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes than other women. To address racial disparities, Blue Cross Blue Shield is launching a national health equity strategy.
Uninsured Americans Are Half As Likely To Get The Covid-19 Vaccine Even Though It’s Free, New Data Shows
The federal government is providing Covid-19 vaccines free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.
Nearly 50% Of Venture-Backed Healthcare Companies Have No Women On The Board, New Report Shows
Women make most healthcare decisions but hold only 13% of board seats at venture-backed healthcare companies. Failure to increase diversity comes at a cost.
Women Not Getting The Healthcare They Need During Covid-19, New Survey Shows
Women are more likely than men to go without recommended healthcare during the pandemic, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation survey.
On The Anniversary Of Obamacare, President Biden Extends Sign-Up Period Through August 15
On Obamacare’s 11th anniversary, Joe Biden extended the Healthcare.gov Special Enrollment Period, giving millions of uninsured Americans until August 15 to get covered.
During Covid-19, Even People With Good Credit Feel Squeezed By Healthcare Costs
The strain of healthcare costs has gotten worse for everyone during Covid-19, even people with good credit, according to a report from the Center for the New Middle Class.
The $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan Offers Great News On Health Insurance; Here Are The Provisions That Cut Insurance Costs
When Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law, he made health insurance cheaper for millions of Americans with the biggest reform to the Affordable Care Act since 2010.
Americans Increasingly Turn To Pharmacists For Help Finding Affordable Drugs, New Study Shows
Sticker shock over prescription drug costs is increasingly common. During the pandemic, more Americans are turning to their pharmacists for help.
Despite Progress, Patients Still Struggle With Insurance Coverage For Eating Disorder Treatment
Despite laws designed to improve access to mental health care, many patients still struggle to get insurance to cover eating disorder treatment. During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a former patient shares her story and experts weigh in on …
Unpaid Family Caregivers Recognized With First-Ever Family Caregiver Awards
Unpaid caregivers are often unsung heroes. This week, Carewell announced the winners of its first-ever Family Caregiver of the Year Awards. The monetary prizes recognize the financial toll caregiving can take.
