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4 Out Of 5 Americans With Diabetes Went Into Debt To Pay For Insulin, New Survey Shows
According to a new study, 79% of Americans with diabetes say paying for insulin has created financial difficulty. A new bill capping insulin costs could bring relief, if it passes the U.S. Senate.
88% Of Medicare Advantage Enrollees Are Happy With Their Health Insurance, New Study Shows
Most Americans don’t think that highly of health insurance, but Medicare Advantage is a bright spot. A new survey shows the vast majority of enrollees are happy with it.
Americans Are Set To Receive $1 Billion In Health Insurance Rebates This Year
Thanks to an Obamacare rule, health insurers are required to rebate excess premium income to members. This year, Americans may get $1 billion in rebates as a result.
Hint Health Announces $45 Million In New Funding To Fuel Growth Of Direct Primary Care
Direct primary care, which offers price transparency and more access to doctors, is a tiny slice of the U.S. healthcare market. Hint Health is trying to change that.
No Surprises Act Prevented 2 Million Surprise Medical Bills In 2 Months, New Study Shows
The No Surprises Act is designed to protect consumers from surprise medical bills. According to a new report, it’s already starting to work.
1 In 8 LGBTQ+ Americans Face Health Insurance Discrimination, New Survey Shows
A new survey shows that many LGBTQ+ Americans face discrimination from their health insurer. Still, many say health insurance is improving for LGBTQ+ people.
Amid Healthcare’s Great Resignation, Burned Out Workers Are Pursuing Flexibility And Passion
The Great Resignation—the mass exodus of unsatisfied workers—has hit few industries harder than healthcare. But where are burned out healthcare workers going?
Health Equity Comes To Medical Illustrations With Launch Of New Image Library
Amidst efforts to reduce racial and gender health inequities, medical imagery lags behind. Peanut, an online community for women, is trying to change that.
Medical Debt A Major Source Of Consumer Complaints, New Watchdog Report Shows
According to a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, medical debt was a key source of consumer complaints about debt collection and credit reporting.
Medical Debt A Major Source Of Consumer Complaints, New Watchdog Report Shows
According to a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, medical debt was a key source of consumer complaints about debt collection and credit reporting.
