California surprise billing law aggravates many doctors by Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Thursday, December 5, 2019 Physicians say California's surprise billing law has given insurance companies an unfair advantage in negotiations with doctors.
Costly confusion over Medicare’s wellness visit by Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Medicare beneficiaries can be easily tripped up by the difference between a physical and the annual "wellness visit" covered by the program.
Progressives tout Medicare-for-all as states eye Medicaid buy-in by Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Wednesday, February 27, 2019 In New Mexico, a buy-in plan would be similar to the state’s Medicaid program. It would not require federal approval to implement.
Insurers often don’t pay for drugs to improve sexual health by Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Tuesday, February 19, 2019 For some older people, the joy of sex may be tempered by financial concerns.
The remedy for surprise medical bills may lie in stitching up federal law by Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News, Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Health researchers and advocates have identified a number of potential solutions that could tackle the problem at the federal or state level.
Feds urge states to encourage cheaper plans off the exchanges by Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Wednesday, August 15, 2018 CMS is encouraging states to allow the sale of plans outside of ACA exchanges that don’t incorporate a surcharge.
More NPs now pursue residency programs to hone skills by Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Tuesday, July 3, 2018 A growing cadre of nurse practitioners are participating in residency programs, tacking on up to a year of clinical and other training.
Costs could be going up for patients with drug copay assistance by Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Friday, June 1, 2018 Due to benefit changes, some patients are spending much more out of pocket for drugs, even with copay assistance.
4 new ways to avoid fines for not having health insurance by Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Wednesday, April 25, 2018 The federal government has added four more “hardship exemptions" for people to avoid paying a health insurance penalty.
Telemonitoring can reduce appointments for low-risk pregnancies by Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Health systems like the Mayo Clinic are using telehealth to reduce the number of in-person visits for women with low-risk pregnancies.
