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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. The rule …

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Why Americans are drowning in medical debt

webMedical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States and affects almost a third of working Americans. DNY59/Getty Images. Almost a third of all working …

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New law dramatically expands access to health care subsidies

webNew law dramatically expands access to health care subsidies. Sabri Ben-Achour Mar 11, 2021. Heard on: Under the new law, nobody will have to pay more than …

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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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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 ways that …

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What can we do to address exorbitant medical debt

webDebt to pay back medical bills. Experts say 3 million people have more than $10,000 in medical debt each and 100 million have at least some. “Marketplace …

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

webAbout 27 million Americans may have lost their employer-based health insurance because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the Kaiser …

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Nearly 30 million people didn't have health insurance in 2019

webHealth insurance in the United States is a patchwork of programs: Private insurance, Affordable Care Act exchanges, Medicare and Medicaid. “Nearly 30 million …

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Biden administration bets an old plant can make new chips

webWith CHIPS Act money, the Biden administration bets an old plant can make new chips. Henry Epp Mar 26, 2024. Heard on: A 1950s-era facility built by IBM and now …

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Medicare expands mental health coverage on Jan. 1

webThe Jan 1. change to Medicare will make some 400,000 providers, or 40% of the mental health workforce, eligible to bill the program. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty …

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FAQ: When is a high deductible health plan with an HSA a good …

webThat zone, for the coming year, is: a deductible of at least $1,400 for an individual or $2,800 for a family, and an out-of-pocket maximum of $6,900 for an …

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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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Health and Wealth Archives

webHealth and Wealth: Why Americans are drowning in medical debt. by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Alex Schroeder. Mar 27, 2024. Almost a third of all …

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Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is still free

webAdults with health insurance may be charged for getting the vaccine from an out-of-network provider, said Jen Kates, the senior vice president and director of global …

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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 under …

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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 cabinet …

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MBA grads look to "search funds" as a shortcut to CEO roles

webIn 2022, investors put more than $242 billion into startups. Last year, that number sunk to $170 billion, marking a 30% decrease year-on-year. So for new MBA …

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Most home care workers are entitled to overtime but might

webThere are about 2.3 million home-based personal and health care workers assisting seniors and people with disabilities in the U.S. The workforce is almost 90% …

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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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Health care tops list of voters' economic worries

webA new poll from the nonprofit health care research group KFF finds that voters are laser-focused on economic concerns right now — and it’s not making them …

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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 of …

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This furniture flipper turned a pandemic hobby into a small …

webLike tens of thousands of other Americans at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Latoyia Smith started a business. But for Smith, it wasn’t anything formal — at …

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Bridge collapse victims were immigrants working risky jobs

webBaltimore bridge victims were immigrants in riskier, hard-to fill jobs. Elizabeth Trovall Mar 27, 2024. Heard on: "Unfortunately, even when they're in the middle of the …

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Big cargo ships are more efficient. And more risky.

webMar 25, 2024. She said companies realized that bigger ships are a lot more efficient. They carry more containers and make better use of their fuel. “Some of the new …

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Baltimore bridge collapse disrupts supply chains

webBaltimore bridge collapse a jolt to commerce. Mar 26, 2024. All in on clean energy. Mar 25, 2024. Bring on the drama, Jay Powell. Mar 22, 2024. “They just require …

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