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Insurers Sank Connecticut’s ‘Public Option.’ Would A National Version Survive?
Even in a solidly blue state where voters were demanding relief from the high cost of health care, the idea of a government-run public option for health insurance faced a “steam train of opposition.”
A Top Restaurateur Thinks Single-Payer Health Care Could Boost His Bottom Line
Offering health benefits can help elite restaurants hire and keep ace employees. But owners would rather focus on great food, they say, than drown in administrative costs. Is single-payer the answer?
2020 Affordable Care Act Health Plans: What’s New
ACA plans for 2020 are cheaper than last year — premiums lower, on average. And in some areas, people who qualify for federal subsidies could end up with no monthly payment. But read the fine print.
Poor People Are Still Sicker Than The Rich In Germany, Despite Universal Health Care
Even with generous health coverage, sizable health disparities persist between Hamburg’s wealthier and poorer neighborhoods. Crowding, poor air quality and fewer physicians plague poorer areas.
$2,733 To Treat Iron-Poor Blood? Iron Infusions For Anemia Under Scrutiny
Iron-deficiency anemia is often remedied with drugstore iron pills. But if that doesn’t work, doctors sometimes prescribe iron infusions — and the bill for that can vary by thousands of dollars. Why?
As Sanders Calls For ‘Medicare-For-All,’ A Twist On That Plan Gains Traction
“Medicare for America” would stop short of a full-blown expansion of Medicare. It would include copays from patients and a role for insurers. Could it survive health care’s politics?
Bipartisan Support Builds For Limits On Surprise Medical Bills
President Trump said that taming unexpected medical bills would be a top priority for his administration. The sentiment found support from many in Congress.
How The Federal Shutdown Is Affecting Health Programs
As the partial closure of the government continues, here’s a look at the affected programs that have a bearing on health and health care.
Should TV Drug Ads Be Forced To Include A Price? Trump’s Team Says Yes
With high drug prices a hot election issue, drugmakers and the Trump administration are jockeying over how to bring prices down. But critics say the proposed fixes don’t have enforcement teeth.
Medicaid Officials Target Home Health Aides’ Union Dues
The Trump administration has proposed a rule that would prohibit some home health workers from having union dues deducted from their paychecks. The rule would likely undercut unions’ power, all agree.
