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America's healthcare affordability crisis 'is growing larger and …

(3 days ago) WEBData from July showed that 18% of Americans hold medical debt that has been sent to collection agencies. And according to a new West Health-Gallup 2021 Healthcare in America Report, 30% of Americans reported deferring medical care in the …

https://www.westhealth.org/news/americas-health-care-affordability-crisis-is-growing-larger-and-deeper/

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Half Of Americans Struggle To Afford Healthcare Costs, New

(Just Now) WEBThe Commonwealth Fund 2023 Health Care Affordability Survey shows what many Americans know all too well: healthcare costs are crushing and putting their …

https://www.forbes.com/sites/debgordon/2023/10/26/half-of-americans-struggle-to-afford-healthcare-costs-new-study-shows/

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Health Care Costs: What’s the Problem? - AAMC

(1 days ago) WEBThe cost of health care in the United States far exceeds that in other wealthy nations across the globe. In 2020, U.S. health care costs grew 9.7%, to $4.1 trillion, reaching …

https://www.aamcresearchinstitute.org/our-work/issue-brief/health-care-costs-what-s-problem

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What to Watch in 2024: The Latest Health Cost and Affordability …

(8 days ago) WEBJan 24, 2024. Contact: Tammie Smith. While issues of health care costs and affordability may not be at the forefront of this year’s election issues, they remain a major concern …

https://www.kff.org/health-costs/press-release/what-to-watch-in-2024-the-latest-health-cost-and-affordability-issues-and-trends/

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Health Coverage Affordability Crisis 2020 Biennial …

(2 days ago) WEBIn the first half of 2020, 43.4 percent of U.S. adults ages 19 to 64 were inadequately insured. This is statistically unchanged from the last time we fielded the survey in 2018. The adult uninsured rate was …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2020/aug/looming-crisis-health-coverage-2020-biennial

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Even With Health Insurance, Many Americans Still …

(2 days ago) WEBThe president-elect has vowed to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, which gave millions of Americans health insurance. But many insured people still struggle to pay for health care, research finds.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/11/12/934146128/despite-aca-coverage-gains-millions-still-suffer-catastrophic-health-care-costs

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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Lowers Health Care …

(6 days ago) WEBThe Affordable Care Act created new pathways to health coverage by expanding Medicaid. Yet, nearly 4 million people can’t get covered because they live in …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/08/10/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-lowers-health-care-costs/

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Year in Review: 10 Health Policy Issues for 2023 KFF

(9 days ago) WEBHere’s a look back at 10 issues KFF tracked closely this year with some of our top findings summarized: Health care costs continue to be a burden for many …

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/fact-sheet/year-in-review-10-health-policy-issues-for-2023/

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HHS Announces New Policy to Make Coverage More Accessible …

(3 days ago) WEBNew measures will help consumers compare health insurance plan choices. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/04/28/hhs-announces-new-policy-make-coverage-more-accessible-affordable-for-millions-americans-in-2023.html

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Health Cost and Affordability Policy Issues and Trends to Watch in …

(2 days ago) WEBWhile issues of health care costs and affordability may not be at the forefront of this year’s election, they remain a major concern among the public. Health …

https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/policy-issues-and-trends-2024/

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5 Critical Priorities for the U.S. Health Care System

(6 days ago) WEBThey include: focus on prevention, not just treating sickness; tackle racial disparities; expand telehealth and in-home services; build integrated systems; and adopt …

https://hbr.org/2021/12/5-critical-priorities-for-the-u-s-health-care-system

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Fact Sheet: Celebrating the Affordable Care Act HHS.gov

(9 days ago) WEBFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2022. Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 [email protected]. Fact Sheet: Celebrating the Affordable Care Act. 12 Years of …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/03/18/fact-sheet-celebrating-affordable-care-act.html

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About the ACA HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WEBThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, referred to as the Affordable Care Act or “ACA” for short, is the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010. …

https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/about-the-aca/index.html

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Challenges to the Affordable Care Act aren’t over - CNN

(1 days ago) WEBCNN —. Another lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act is brewing in Texas. The effort to tear down a section of the landmark health reform law shows that …

https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/17/politics/affordable-care-act-challenges/index.html

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Six Problems With The ACA That Aren't Going Away - Health Affairs

(2 days ago) WEBThere is an urgent need to make major changes in the Affordable Care Act regardless of how the Supreme Court rules in King v. Burwell. There are at least six …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/six-problems-aca-aren-t-going-away

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The Pros and Cons of Obamacare - Healthline

(3 days ago) WEBCons. Outlook. Some pros of Obamacare include more affordable health insurance and coverage for preexisting health conditions, while some cons include people having to pay higher …

https://www.healthline.com/health/consumer-healthcare-guide/pros-and-cons-obamacare

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Making health care more affordable in NJ - Bergen Record

(6 days ago) WEBWe encourage NJ's health care industry and community stakeholders throughout our state to join us tp deliver affordable and equitable health care. A …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2023/07/28/making-health-care-more-affordable-in-nj/70470416007/

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Updated Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act Codifies Critical

(8 days ago) WEBThe landmark rule to update Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act is a critical step forward for health equity. On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health …

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/updated-section-1557-of-the-affordable-care-act-codifies-critical-protections-for-marginalized-communities/

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Nearly 600,000 Florida kids shed from government health care, …

(4 days ago) WEBAlker, however, said that enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace, where low-income families can buy coverage using government subsidies, only offset …

https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/05/03/nearly-600000-florida-kids-shed-government-health-care-study-says/

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KFF Health Tracking Poll February 2024: Voters on Two Key Health …

(1 days ago) WEBThis poll finds that inflation and health care affordability are the top issues voters want 2024 presidential candidates to discuss, as most rate the economy …

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/poll-finding/kff-health-tracking-poll-february-2024-voters-on-two-key-health-care-issues-affordability-and-aca/

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2020 Democrats on Health Care - The New York Times

(9 days ago) WEBSingle-payer health care is a dividing line in the race, separating Democrats who want to replace the private insurance system from those who favor improving it. …

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/politics/obamacare-democratic-candidates.html

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Hospitals Face Financial Pressures as Costs of Caring Continue to …

(Just Now) WEBHospitals’ labor costs, which on average account for 60% of a hospital’s budget, increased by more than $42.5 billion between 2021 and 2023. Economy-wide …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-05-10-hospitals-face-financial-pressures-costs-caring-continue-surge

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Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to …

(6 days ago) WEBRoughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance next year under a new directive the …

https://apnews.com/article/health-care-insurance-migrants-obamacare-biden-a38541478bc1f6b7662b3901cefc9e93

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What is the Affordable Care Act? HHS.gov

(4 days ago) WEBThe “Affordable Care Act” (ACA) is the name for the comprehensive health care reform law (passed in 2010) and its amendments. The law addresses health …

https://www.hhs.gov/answers/health-insurance-reform/what-is-the-affordable-care-act/index.html

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Maximize health care opportunities and minimize costs Expert …

(7 days ago) WEBBy Scott Wells. May 7, 2024 at 8:48 a.m. Health care costs, alongside expenses like food and gas, impact our finances. Inflation remains high, affecting health …

https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/05/07/maximize-health-care-opportunities-and-minimize-costs-expert-column/

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U.S. health care is increasingly like a casino - Axios

(2 days ago) WEBU.S. health care is increasingly like a casino. For the decade-ish that I've been reporting on health care, insurance coverage has dominated conversations about who …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/10/health-insurance-quality-care

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HHS Issues Final Rule Reinterpreting ACA Section 1557 - National …

(6 days ago) WEBOn April 26, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule ( press release , fact sheet , FAQs) reinterpreting Section 1557 of the …

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/ten-takeaways-long-awaited-section-1557-nondiscrimination-protections

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COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide - NAMI

(7 days ago) WEBThe coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in an unprecedented crisis that affects not only our physical health and daily lives, but also our mental health. To address these needs, …

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/NAMI-HelpLine/COVID-19-Information-and-Resources/COVID-19-Resource-and-Information-Guide

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The Coalition for Safe and Affordable Care

(5 days ago) WEBUnnecessary, unaffordable. The Coalition for Safe and Affordable Care is a diverse group of patient-focused nursing, health care, and other organizations that believe inflexible, …

http://coalitionforsafeandaffordablecare.org/

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