Millions of Americans could see big hikes in next year’s insurance premiums right before the November midterms. That’s if Democrats fail to extend subsidies in a new economic spending bill. Manchin seems noncommittal on extending the aid, even though he backed it in the past. Loading Something is loading. Democrats may be stumbling into a…
The Fierro family of Yuma, Arizona, had a string of bad medical luck that started in December 2020. That’s when Jesús Fierro Sr. was admitted to the hospital with a serious covid-19 infection. He spent 18 days at Yuma Regional Medical Center, where he lost 60 pounds. He came home weak and dependent on an…
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Claudia and Jesús Fierro of Yuma, Ariz., review their medical bills. They pay $1,000 a month for health insurance yet still owed more than $7,000 after two episodes of care at the local hospital. Lisa Hornak for Kaiser Health News hide caption toggle caption Lisa Hornak for Kaiser Health News Claudia and Jesús Fierro of…
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A bill meant to protect health care workers from violence and a rule change to limit press access in the Utah Senate won final legislative approval during a busy morning for the Utah Legislature on Tuesday. The Senate also advanced a slew of other bills, including one to allow increased tax incentives for rural film…
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Nebraska senators are introducing legislation to address struggling aspects of the state’s health care industry.Four bills from four senators would pay bonuses to nurses and create recruiting incentives, full-time jobs, and innovation. The Nebraska Hospital Association described the following legislation, set for introduction this week:”Senator Mike McDonnell (District 5, Omaha) will be introducing the Front…
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The No Surprises Act is intended to stop surprise medical bills. It could also slow the growth of health insurance premiums. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP The No Surprises Act is intended to stop surprise medical bills. It could also slow the growth of health insurance premiums. J. Scott Applewhite/AP…
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