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New rule gives patients access to all of their medical records and

WEBMany patient records are already electronic, but it can be a hassle to get them. The new rule opens the door to major changes in access to health information. …

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How the CPI calculates health insurance costs just changed

WEBStarting with that report, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which crunches these numbers, has changed how it calculates that last expense — health care — in …

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Nursing homes face new minimum staffing requirements

WEBAfter the COVID-19 pandemic exposed serious problems with the health care workforce and patient care, especially at nursing homes, some major changes are …

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Why don’t U.S. businesses show more support for single-payer …

WEBA 2020 study in the journal PLOS Medicine found that a single-payer health care system would save money for the U.S. or individual states over time. Savings from …

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ACA health coverage enrollment hits record high

WEBAlready, it’s been a record year for signups, according to a new analysis from the health policy nonprofit KFF. More than 20 million people have signed up for ACA …

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What options do I have if I’ve lost my health insurance

WEBUnder a federal benefits law known as COBRA, most employees who lose or leave a job can remain on their employer’s health plan for at least 18 months. …

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New California Medicaid benefit to offer expanded

WEBShe led a team that pushed California to create the new Medicaid benefit covering more preventive services. It’s an approach that can save the health care …

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For anyone who was on unemployment, Obamacare could be

WEBA new insurance benefit from the latest COVID relief bill kicks in Thursday: free Obamacare health insurance for the unemployed for the rest of 2021. Just about …

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Health & Wealth

WEBHealth and Wealth: Why Americans are Drowning in Medical Debt . $4.3 trillion is spent on U.S. healthcare every year. The government covers around 35% of that — paying $1.5 …

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The market for small AI

WEBEssentially, a smaller AI model whose data set is you. There’s a lot happening in the world. Through it all, Marketplace is here for you. You rely on Marketplace to …

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Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is still free

WEBMore than 21% of adults in the U.S. have reported receiving the updated COVID-19 vaccine, according to the CDC. The public health agency recommends …

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WIC is getting a refresh, but requirements are still

WEBThe WIC family food program is getting a refresh, but requirements are still tough to navigate. Savannah Maher Apr 23, 2024. Heard on: For the first time in a …

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California expands health care for undocumented immigrants

WEBIn the new year, those conversations got easier, as California is spending big on health care: All low-income undocumented immigrants are eligible for coverage …

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Why Americans are drowning in medical debt

WEBRSS. Almost a third of all working adults in the United States are carrying some kind of medical debt — that’s about 15% of all U.S. households. This debt is also …

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Profits are up, businesses say. This time it's not about "greedflation."

WEB0% played. Profits are up, according to a business survey. This time, it probably isn’t due to “greedflation.”. Justin Ho Apr 22, 2024. Heard on: A survey from the …

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BioBonds could be a new funding stream for medical research

WEBA new way to invest in medical research is moving through Congress. David Brancaccio, Ariana Rosas, and Natalie White Apr 25, 2024. Heard on: Venture capital is …

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The economics of mental illness

WEBBass said that pre-pandemic, those costs were pegged at $2 billion annually. On the show today, we’ll discuss the economic costs of mental illness and the benefits …

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Company aims to buy, restore rural hospitals in Tennessee

WEBCompany aims to buy and restore struggling rural hospitals in Tennessee. Blake Farmer Mar 24, 2022. Heard on: Kyle Kopec uses his phone to illuminate a …

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Why old, suburban malls are being transformed to health

WEBBlake Farmer Apr 13, 2022. Heard on: More than a decade ago, Vanderbilt University Medical Center moved 22 specialty clinics to a former mall, now taking up 440,000 …

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Federal rule mandating staff levels in nursing homes takes effect

WEBNew federal rule on minimum staffing for nursing homes takes effect. Samantha Fields Apr 24, 2024. Heard on: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is …

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What can we do to address exorbitant medical debt

WEBWe rely on your financial support to keep making that possible. Your donation today powers the independent journalism that you rely on. For just $5/month, …

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What does it take to be an effective mental health app

WEBThe One Mind PsyberGuide to mental wellness apps sorts reviews of mental health care apps by various challenges such as stress and anxiety, PTSD, productivity, …

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Why women pay more for health care than men do

WEBOver 90% of it was medical debt, according to one of her lawyers. Women pay more for health care, even if they have insurance. A 2023 study of insured workers from …

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Is health care a “private good” or a “public good” during a …

WEBDan Mendelson, founder of healthcare advisory consultancy Avalere Health, argues that healthcare is a legitimate public good in times of pandemics.

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Economists used the business cycle to predict what's next. It …

WEBThe “business cycle” might just be one of the oldest ideas in economics.For more than 200 years, economists have been pointing to the tendency of economies to …

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A physician explores the obstacles keeping Black people

WEBIn “Legacy,” a physician explores the obstacles keeping Black Americans out of medicine. Uché Blackstock Jan 25, 2024. Heard on: Uché Blackstock, left, stands with …

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Most workers now entitled to unpaid time for pregnancy care

WEBMost employees around the country are now entitled to unpaid time off and other accommodations for a range of pregnancy-related medical needs, from nausea …

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