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Some Incarcerated Youths Will Get Health Care After Release Under New Law

Valentino Valdez was given his birth certificate, his Social Security card, a T-shirt, and khaki pants when he was released from a Texas...

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Some Incarcerated Youths Will Get Health Care After Release Under New Law

Valentino Valdez was given his birth certificate, his Social Security card, a T-shirt, and khaki pants when he was released from a Texas...

A Primer on Health Equity Research – Healthcare Economist

According to the World Health Organization, “Three distinguishing features, when combined, turn mere variations or differences in health into a social inequity in...

Most Insurance Covers IUDs. Hers Cost More Than $14,000.

Julie Appleby, KFF Health News During her annual OB-GYN visit, Callie Anderson asked about getting off the birth control pill. “We decided the best option...

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Risk Adjustment and Incentives for Upcoding in Medicare – Healthcare Economist

To account for differences in disease burden across a Medicare Advantage (MA) plans patient population, uses risk adjustment based on patient disease burden....

It’s tax season! Check your mail for Form 1095-A

Published on January 25, 2024Did someone in your household have a Marketplace plan in 2023?  When you file your taxes, you’ll need Form...

Over 9 million Medicaid beneficiaries disenrolled as redeterminations continue

Medicaid disenrollments resumed several months ago (in April, May, June, or July, depending on the state), and the process is proceeding mostly as...

Supporting women’s health and family planning

Through Bloom, members can connect with Pelvic Health Specialists to create a unique clinical program tailored to each member’s needs. Bloom’s pelvic therapy...

California Legislators Debate Froot Loops and Free Condoms

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California state lawmakers this year are continuing their progressive tilt on health policy with dozens of proposals including a ban...

Now that you’re covered, know how to use your insurance!

Published on February 9, 2024Get the most out of your Marketplace coverage with answers to some common questions, like how to use your...

HMO vs PPO vs POS vs EPO: What’s the difference?

Key takeaways What is managed care? And why do health plans have managed care designations? Four types of managed care What’s the difference between an HMO...

Healthy You! – April 2024 edition

“Go big or go home” is a commonly used phrase that suggests we only achieve success when we make big moves. But April’s...

Medicare Stumbles Managing a Costly Problem — Chronic Illness

Nearly a decade ago, Medicare launched a program to help the two-thirds of beneficiaries with chronic conditions by paying their doctors an additional...

Health insurance and your taxes

Published on February 22, 2024If you had Marketplace coverage at any point in 2023 and got the , here’s what you need to...

6 lessons Mary Lou Retton’s health scare can teach us about coverage

On January 8, Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton attracted national attention and an outpouring of support when she appeared on the Today Show,...

Laughter May Be the Best Medicine

We’ve all heard the phrase “laughter is the best medicine.” Well, it turns out, it might be true. Laughing, smiling, and finding joy...