A court brief contends the public charge rule would harm the health of immigrants and their communities, while defenders say it’s necessary.
Category: Health Insurance
Candidates clash over Medicare for All in Thursday’s debate
The cost of Senator Bernie Sanders’ MFA plan is $50 trillion over 10 years.
Why aren’t presidential candidates talking about value-based care?
Last night, an important missing piece of the health insurance conversation came from an unexpected source — tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang.
Do 50 Million People Really Lose Health Coverage Each Year Because Of Their Jobs?
Sen Bernie Sanders’ statement during Thursday night’s Democratic debate serves up interesting data, with a side of misrepresentation.
Cutting operational costs while improving care quality requires leveraging technology to drive efficiencies
Communicating a patient’s financial responsibility and getting a handle on data can make business run more smoothly and helps retain patients.
KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Despite Booming Economy, Uninsured Rate Ticks Up
Nearly 2 million more Americans were uninsured in 2018 than in the previous year, according to the Census Bureau’s annual report. Plus, the Trump administration announced plans to ban flavored vape liquids, and Congress is back and working to address high prescription drug prices and “surprise” medical bills. This week, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Tami Luhby of CNN and Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call join KHN’s Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.
Insurtech entrepreneurs to lead panel at Health 2.0.
Health 2.0 co-founder Matthew Holt will be among a panel of experts to speak on "Big Bets in Insurtech."
Employer medical benefit costs projected to nearly double the rate of inflation in 2020
Medical costs in the U.S. will rise more slowly compared to other regions, with Latin America, Africa and the Middle East seeing the most change.
Legislation To End Surprise Medical Bills Has High Public Support — In Both Parties
Almost 80% of Americans support efforts in Congress to protect patients from bills that come from doctors or hospitals that were outside their insurance network.
Black, Hispanic patients more likely to be brought to safety-net hospital emergency rooms
The largest differences were seen in larger urban areas with multiple emergency rooms and hospitals within the vicinity.
