In a TV interview, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez distanced herself from positions like “defund the police” and indicated she hasn’t ruled out a presidential or Senate run.
Category: Health Insurance and Managed Care
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Ocasio-Cortez Says She Is Freezing Her Eggs and Still Mulling a Presidential Run
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Medicare Advantage’s Perks Are Getting Scrutiny
The New York Times – Business:Officials said no to health plans that wanted to expand extra benefits to cover medical marijuana, streaming services and shopping clubs. More changes are coming in 2027.
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After Obamacare Cuts, Hospitals Are Treating More Uninsured Patients
The New York Times – Business:More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills.
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Health Insurance Giants Are Fighting Efforts to Break Them Up
The New York Times – Business:UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and Cigna are suing states over new laws targeting their pharmacy businesses.
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Insurers’ Delays in Approving Medical Care Persist, Despite Promises
The New York Times – Business:Doctors and patients complain that the controversial practice of prior authorization for treatment and procedures is still widespread.
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Medicare Coverage for GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Cost, Eligibility and What to Know
The New York Times – Business:What you should know about the federal government’s pilot program offering GLP-1s solely for weight loss.
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Trump Administration Will Withhold $1.3 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California
The New York Times – Business:Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.
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Consumers Lean on a ‘Hamster Wheel’ of Credit to Manage Rising Costs
The New York Times – Business:As prices increase for gas, groceries and other staples, more and more households are borrowing to get by.
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Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise
The New York Times – Business:Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.
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A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration
The New York Times – Business:A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.
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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.