Julie Appleby - KFF Health News
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Drugmakers offer copay assistance programs to patients, but insurers are tapping into those funds, not counting the amounts toward patient deductibles. That leads to unexpected charges. But the practice is under growing scrutiny.
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The presidential election is likely to turn on the simple question of whether Americans want Donald Trump back in the White House. But health care tops the list of household financial worries for adults from both parties.
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The regulatory proposal was announced Nov. 15 and is likely one of the last major Obamacare policy efforts of the president’s term.
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Some hospitals and physician groups are rejecting Medicare Advantage plans over payment rates and coverage restrictions, causing turmoil for patients.
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Enrollees in the federal program for older people and people with certain disabilities can make changes to their health and drug plans. The decision can be complicated, but here are some points to keep in mind.
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A new rule sets specific treatment metrics for suspected sepsis cases in an effort to reduce deaths, but some experts say the measures could add to antibiotic overuse and need to be more flexible.
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Flu. COVID. RSV. When and how to get vaccinated against them can be confusing. Here are some of the most important things to know.
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Interest drops if users potentially have to deal with weekly injections, lack of insurance coverage or a need to continue the medications indefinitely to avoid regaining weight.
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The “front door” to the health system is changing, under pressure from increased demand, consolidation, and changing patient expectations.
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The billion-dollar amount cited by former Sen. Al Franken, while an estimate, is likely very close to what insurers will owe this year under a provision of the ACA that compels rebates when insurers spend too little on actual medical care.