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Journalists Shine Light on Out-of-Reach Insurance Prices, AI’s Role in Claims Disputes, and Susie Wiles

KFF Health News senior correspondent Renuka Rayasam discussed the KFF Health News series “Priced Out,” which focuses on the health insurance crisis, on...

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Journalists Shine Light on Out-of-Reach Insurance Prices, AI’s Role in Claims Disputes, and Susie Wiles

KFF Health News senior correspondent Renuka Rayasam discussed the KFF Health News series “Priced Out,” which focuses on the health insurance crisis, on...

In the Affordability Alphabet Soup of the ACA and EHBs, a Link to Higher Premiums Isn’t Clear-Cut

Julie Appleby, KFF Health News When President Donald Trump unveiled his one-page outline to address health care spending, dubbed “The Great Healthcare Plan,” he...

Recognizing signs of substance use disorder

Most people use substances of some kind at some point in their lives, whether it’s alcohol at a celebration, prescription medicine after surgery,...

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Even as SNAP Resumes, New Work Rules Threaten Access for Years To Come

Alejandro Santillan-Garcia is worried he’s going to lose the aid that helps him buy food. The 20-year-old Austin resident qualified for federal food...

Cómo decidir quiénes califican como “médicamente frágiles” según las reglas laborales de Medicaid

A Eliza Brader le preocupa tener que demostrar pronto que trabaja para seguir recibiendo cobertura de Medicaid. Ella cree que no debería tener...

Why It Matters & How to Stay on Track

Have you ever forgotten to take your medicine, wondered if it’s really working, or worried about side effects? You’re not alone. Many adults...

They Need a Ventilator To Stay Alive. Getting One Can Be a Nightmare.

On vacation in Mexico last year, Michael DiPlacido passed out twice while scuba diving and again in his hotel. Back in St. Louis,...

Medicaid Work Rules Exempt the ‘Medically Frail.’ Deciding Who Qualifies Is Tricky.

Eliza Brader worries she soon will need to prove she’s working to continue receiving Medicaid health coverage. She doesn’t think she should have...

Preparing for a Healthy 2026

As we look forward to a new year, please share these helpful resources with your workforce to promote healthy behaviors.

50 populations whose lives are better thanks to the ACA

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has faced numerous legal challenges, but...

Las quejas sobre deficiencias en Medicare Advantage son comunes, pero la supervisión federal es rara

Además de los dolores ocasionales, envejecer puede traer sorpresas desagradables y enfermedades graves. Las relaciones de largo plazo con doctores de confianza suelen...

After Series of Denials, His Insurer Approved Doctor-Recommended Cancer Care. It Was Too Late.

For nearly three years, Eric Tennant endured chemotherapy infusions, rounds of radiation, biopsies, and hospitalizations that left him weak and depleted. “It’s good to...

What the Health? From KFF Health News: The GOP Circles the Wagons on ACA

The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie's stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news...

Complaints About Gaps in Medicare Advantage Networks Are Common. Federal Enforcement Is Rare.

Along with the occasional aches and pains, growing older can bring surprise setbacks and serious diseases. Longtime relationships with doctors people trust often...

Suicide Prevention: No More Stigma

For the past few years, there has been a lot of focus on the mental health of children and adults, and most of...