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Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs KFF

(9 days ago) A July 2022 KFF Health Tracking Poll shows that unexpected medical bills are near the top of the list of people’s financial worries, with about two-thirds of the public saying they are at least somewhat worried about affording unexpected medical bills for themselves and their family (64%). Similar shares say they worry … See more

https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/americans-challenges-with-health-care-costs/

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America's healthcare affordability crisis 'is growing larger …

(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 …

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, …

(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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Paying for It: How Health Care Costs and Medical Debt …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Commonwealth Fund Health Care Affordability Survey, fielded for the first time in 2023, asked U.S. adults with health insurance, and those without, about …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/surveys/2023/oct/paying-for-it-costs-debt-americans-sicker-poorer-2023-affordability-survey

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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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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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HHS Announces New Policy to Make Coverage More …

(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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Perspective: The Cost of Caring … and Working to Make …

(9 days ago) WEBAdvancing affordability, value and equity in health care are priorities for America’s hospitals and health systems. The AHA’s Affordability Advocacy Agenda …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2021-10-29-perspective-cost-caring-and-working-make-care-more-affordable

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Health Coverage Affordability Crisis 2020 Biennial …

(2 days ago) WEBBut ongoing policy inaction on insurance coverage combined with the raging pandemic is certain to tip the nation’s health care affordability problems into crisis for U.S. households. How We …

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

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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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States Hold Keys To Health Care Affordability, But Are - Health …

(Just Now) WEBHealth care affordability is a top concern for consumers and is often the No. 1 issue that state residents want their policy makers to work on. Health care …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/states-hold-keys-health-care-affordability-but-they-using-them

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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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Understanding Affordability and Value in Health Care

(7 days ago) WEBA common understanding of value can lead to changes that reduce costs. Affordability also is of increasing concern for many citizens. Individuals and families report difficulty …

https://trustees.aha.org/disruptiveinnovation/articles/understanding-affordability-and-value-in-health-care

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Health Costs And Financing: Challenges And Strategies For A New

(Just Now) WEBIssues May 2024, Medicare, COVID-19 & More April 2024, Perinatal Mental Health & Well-Being March 2024, Every American should have equal access to …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.01560

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Health Care Access and Affordability Among Adults With Self …

(8 days ago) WEBImportance Many US adults report having post–COVID-19 condition (PCC), but little is known about their access to health care.. Objective To estimate the …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2803645

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Healthcare Affordability Woes Affect High- and Low-Income …

(1 days ago) WEBThis latest data shows that there is, indeed, a disparity in healthcare affordability in the US, but high-income earners also face steep cost challenges. For …

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366584360/Healthcare-Affordability-Woes-Affect-High-and-Low-Income-Patients-Alike

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Health Care Affordability - AHIP

(1 days ago) WEBIssues Health Care Affordability Our Position Every American deserves more choices, better quality, and lower costs. When health care is more affordable, more people have …

https://www.ahip.org/issues/affordability

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Making health care more affordable in NJ - Bergen Record

(6 days ago) WEBIn a survey of 1,100 New Jersey adults, nearly half delayed or skipped care due to cost, and more than four in five worried about affording health care costs in the …

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

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

(2 days ago) WEBFor the decade-ish that I've been reporting on health care, Affordability, while critical, isn't synonymous with access. Long wait times for doctor appointments,

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

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N.J.’s health system is failing underserved groups. How can the …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Commonwealth Fund analysis showed some promising gains for underserved communities in New Jersey. Black women, for instance, had the highest …

https://www.nj.com/healthfit/2021/11/njs-health-system-is-failing-underserved-groups-how-can-the-care-divide-be-bridged.html

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‘It is a crisis issue:’ Lawmakers tackle lack of affordable dental care

(6 days ago) WEBPopejoy said neglecting dental care can lead to other potential health problems. “The deferral of dental care can result in systemic issues,” said Dr. Popejoy. “Those issues …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/it-is-a-crisis-issue-lawmakers-tackle-lack-of-affordable-dental-care-access/ar-BB1myKMM

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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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Asembia 2024: Addressing Access and Affordability Issues With …

(Just Now) WEBThe Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit (AXS24) celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024, and speakers highlighted the conversations around improving …

https://www.ajmc.com/view/asembia-2024-addressing-access-and-affordability-issues-with-collaboration

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Free medical tuition alone isn't enough to close gaps in primary …

(5 days ago) WEBListen: Free medical tuition alone isn’t enough to close gaps in primary care. In 2018, New York University became the first U.S. medical school to go tuition free. Since …

https://www.statnews.com/2024/05/15/free-medical-tuition-alone-isnt-enough-to-close-gaps-in-primary-care/

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Insurance — FirstCare NJ

(5 days ago) WEBIf you have any questions about whether we participate in your insurance plan, please call us at 973.857.3400 (Verona) or 201.896.0900 (Lyndhurst). Please note we do not …

http://www.firstcarenj.com/new-page

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Public Health Considerations for Correctional Health

(6 days ago) WEBCorrectional health is community health. CDC provides treatment guidelines and other correctional health resources. Correctional health encompasses all aspects …

https://www.cdc.gov/correctional-health/about/index.html

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Janine Elliott - Psychology Today

(4 days ago) WEBJanine Elliott, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, North Bergen, NJ, 07047, Janine Elliott takes a collaborative approach to building relationships with clients that empower …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/janine-elliott-north-bergen-nj/1309630

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