A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.
Category: Health Insurance and Managed Care
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A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration
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UnitedHealth Group Reports Flat First-Quarter Earnings
The New York Times – Business:One of the nation’s largest insurers, the company’s profits were higher than analysts’ expectations but still fell short of showing a significant comeback.
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Americans Living Abroad for Lower Costs Now Say Returning Home Is Too Expensive
The New York Times – Business:Americans have enjoyed lifestyles that would normally be out of reach to them by working remotely in countries with lower living costs.
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Help for Medicare Advantage Patients Who Lose Doctors Is Shelved, for Now
The New York Times – Business:Nationwide, hospital and providers are leaving private Medicare Advantage plans, putting thousands of seniors at risk of higher costs and the loss of trusted doctors.
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Many People Will Need Long-Term Care, but Most Don’t Have Insurance to Cover It
The New York Times – Business:Care for people who can’t take care of themselves is expensive, and regular health insurance doesn’t cover the cost.
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U.S. Accuses NewYork-Presbyterian of Reaching Deals That Kept Costs High
The New York Times – Business:The Justice Department sued the large New York health system, saying it restricted insurance companies from offering patients cheaper options.
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Should I Tell My Employee I Think He Has ADHD?
The New York Times – Business:Plus, my co-workers had an affair and misused company funds. Somehow, I’m the one dealing with the fallout.
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How New Mexico Became an Obamacare Success Story
The New York Times – Business:Affordable Care Act enrollment has dropped across the United States since the enhanced federal subsidies expired. But New Mexico has record numbers of people signing up.
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When Changing Your Address Leads to Losing Your Medicare Coverage
The New York Times – Business:Using a post office box shouldn’t cost you your health insurance. But in one woman’s case, it sure seemed to.
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A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care
The New York Times – Business:As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.
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States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment
The New York Times – Business:Citing shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.
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4 Ways to Enjoy Your Savings in Retirement Without Going Broke
The New York Times – Business:Once paychecks stop, it can be frightening to shift out of the savings habit. But there are strategies to enjoy your nest egg and make it last.