Health Insurance

Revamping Medicare Advantage: How the Federal Government is Combatting Upcoding with Fresh Data Strategies

Revamping Medicare Advantage: How the Federal Government is Combatting Upcoding with Fresh Data Strategies

The health insurance world is facing some significant changes that could shake things up, especially for Medicare Advantage plans. Recently, ... Read more

Revisiting U.S. Healthcare: A Familiar Struggle for Better Care Close to Home

Revisiting U.S. Healthcare: A Familiar Struggle for Better Care Close to Home

It’s been over two decades since my late husband, Dr. John Shearer, wrote a column in The Press Democrat advocating ... Read more

How Parental Firearm Injuries Affect Children’s Mental Health: Key Findings from Recent Research

How Parental Firearm Injuries Affect Children’s Mental Health: Key Findings from Recent Research

Every year, around 20,000 children in the U.S. lose a parent to gun violence. Even more, between two and three ... Read more

Why I, a Doctor, chose a Budget-Friendly Drug Over the Superior Option: A Surprising Inside Look

Why I, a Doctor, chose a Budget-Friendly Drug Over the Superior Option: A Surprising Inside Look

A year ago, a woman in severe abdominal pain arrived at my emergency department. She had gallstones and knew she ... Read more

Breaking News: Congress Revives Health Care Deal with Game-Changing PBM Reforms!

Breaking News: Congress Revives Health Care Deal with Game-Changing PBM Reforms!

You’re reading D.C. Diagnosis, where we break down health and medicine politics. In a recent clip, RFK Jr. shared his ... Read more

Navigating Tough Choices: Why Most Coloradans Are Staying Covered in the Health Insurance Marketplace

Navigating Tough Choices: Why Most Coloradans Are Staying Covered in the Health Insurance Marketplace

As the enrollment deadline for health insurance in Colorado passes, many are facing tough choices about their coverage. Some people ... Read more

Why Health Insurance Costs Are Soaring: What You Need to Know After Key Subsidies End

Why Health Insurance Costs Are Soaring: What You Need to Know After Key Subsidies End

In Paducah, the end of Affordable Care Act subsidies at the start of this year has hit many people hard. ... Read more

California Residents Face Increased Healthcare Premiums in 2026 as Tax Credits Expire: What You Need to Know

California Residents Face Increased Healthcare Premiums in 2026 as Tax Credits Expire: What You Need to Know

FRESNO, Calif. — As the new year begins, many Californians are facing higher health insurance premiums. This shift comes as ... Read more

Key Health Challenge Looming for Montanans in 2025: What You Need to Know Now

Key Health Challenge Looming for Montanans in 2025: What You Need to Know Now

As 2025 comes to a close, the Montana Free Press team is reflecting on our coverage over the past year ... Read more

Struggling with Health Insurance Costs? Discover Affordable Alternatives with Key Trade-Offs!

Struggling with Health Insurance Costs? Discover Affordable Alternatives with Key Trade-Offs!

If you’re one of the millions of Americans shopping for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance, there’s still time to enroll ... Read more