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Federal rule mandating staff levels in nursing homes takes …

WebThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is putting $75 million toward getting more nurses to work in nursing homes. Mario Tama/Getty Images

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New rule gives patients access to all of their medical …

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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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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Record ACA enrollment driven by higher subsidies

WebMore than 16 million people signed up for ACA coverage last year during open enrollment — a record. “One big change is the more generous premium subsidies that …

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For anyone who was on unemployment, Obamacare …

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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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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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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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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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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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. However, …

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WIC is getting a refresh, but requirements are still

WebFor the first time in a decade, the WIC program's food package is being updated. Recipients will have more money to buy fruits and vegetables and more options …

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BioBonds could be a new funding stream for medical research

WebA bipartisan bill, the LOANS for Biomedical Research Act, would create a new type of bond to help fund health care innovation.

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Americans are saving less, a possible sign of economic strength

WebThe personal consumption expenditures index released Friday by the Commerce Department gave us a bit of insight into the financial health of American …

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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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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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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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Seeking student loan forgiveness

WebThe Education Department is reviewing more than 40 million federal student loan accounts and granting credit for years of past payments that previously didn’t count …

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The economics of mental illness

WebTo ban or not to ban. Apr 24, 2024. In the News Fix, we highlight a new report that warns of an emerging mental health crisis among young people in America. Then, …

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End of low-income internet subsidies threatens telehealth access

WebMore than 23 million low-income households — urban, suburban, rural and tribal — are enrolled in the federal discount program Congress created in 2021 to bridge …

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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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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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A virtual fitness company CEO reflects on the changing gym …

WebAccording to a global report by the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, large chain operators and facilities like Planet Fitness have …

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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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Why the bill to force a TikTok sale came alongside foreign aid

Web120 days. The new rule would go into effect in 120 days, but companies and trade associations have already sued to block implementation. They argue the FTC has …

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