The injury to Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed on the field in cardiac arrest, has drawn attention to players who have been hurt early in their careers and now struggle to get help.
Category: Health Insurance and Managed Care
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Emailing Your Doctor May Carry a Fee
The New York Times – Business:More hospitals and medical practices have begun charging for doctors’ responses to patient queries, depending on the level of medical advice.
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California Sues Companies Over Insulin Prices, Joining Other States
The New York Times – Business:The state is taking action against three major drug companies and the big pharmacy benefit managers in an effort to temper costs for people with diabetes.
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Medicare Begins to Rein In Drug Costs for Older Americans
The New York Times – Business:Reforms embedded in the Inflation Reduction Act will bring savings to seniors this year. Already some lawmakers are aiming to repeal the changes.
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U.S. Health Officials Seek New Curbs on Private Medicare Advantage Plans
The New York Times – Business:Proposed regulations would crack down on misleading ads for the private plans and would enhance scrutiny of denials for coverage of medical care.
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A Guide to Signing Up for Health Coverage
The New York Times – Business:With the deadline near for marketplace medical insurance, a video offers some down-to-earth advice for navigating numerous options and obscure terms.
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From the DealBook Summit: Leaders Look Into the Future
The New York Times – Business:Groundbreakers at the conference were asked what’s coming next for the brain, climate, medicine, labor, security and business.
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What if You Could Go to the Hospital … at Home?
The New York Times – Business:Hospital-at-home care is an increasingly common option, and it is often a safer one for older adults. But the future of the approach depends on federal action.
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What if You Could Go to the Hospital … at Home?
The New York Times – Business:Hospital-at-home care is an increasingly common option, and it is often a safer one for older adults. But the future of the approach depends on federal action.
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Kittens? Sex Toys? Pushing the Limits of Flexible Spending Accounts.
The New York Times – Business:The deadline for spending the money in the health accounts is approaching, and people are stretching the definition of eligible expenses.
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Medicare Advantage or Just Medicare?
The New York Times – Business:It’s annual enrollment season once again. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of the two approaches to health insurance.