The U.S. Senate’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act Sunday extends subsidies for millions of Americans who buy individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act known as Obamacare.
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Humana reported nearly $700 million in profits in the second quarter thanks to lower than expected medical and administrative costs.
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Elevance Health Profits Eclipse $1.6 Billion On Medical And Drug Plan Growth
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Healthcare Illiteracy Remains Rampant Among Americans, New Survey Shows
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UnitedHealth Group’s Profits Top $5 Billion As Optum And Health Plans Grow
UnitedHealth Group’s profits exceeded $5 billion in the second quarter thanks to a strong performance by its Optum health services and its UnitedHealthcare health insurance plans.
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Long Covid And Its Unequal Burden
The heightened probability of infection, reduced access to primary/specialized care, and diminished economic position faced by minority populations will translate to a more arduous road to Long Covid recovery.
Despite Scrutiny, Health Insurers Already Looking To Expand Medicare Advantage For 2023
Health insurers are expanding their Medicare Advantage markets for 2023 despite uncertain financial markets and scrutiny of certain business practices.
