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Medicare expenses continue to rise. As health care gets more expensive, an increasing number of Americans are saddled with its costs.
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What to Know About the Nearly 10% Climb in a Key Medicare Expense for 2026
The rapidly rising premium for Part B, which covers retirees’ outpatient services, reflects the fast pace of growth for health care costs nationally.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Medicare expenses continue to rise. As health care gets more expensive, an increasing number of Americans are saddled with its costs.
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With enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, millions of low- and middle-income Americans may see their health insurance premiums rise by 75% or more. Families deserve affordable access to care, not financial strain.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
With enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, millions of low- and middle-income Americans may see their health insurance premiums rise by 75% or more. Families deserve affordable access to care, not financial strain.
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www.businessinsider.com/aca-health-i...
Medical debt shouldn’t push families toward bankruptcy. Ohio’s proposed bill would stop wage garnishment, cap interest, and keep debt off credit reports. Patients deserve protections, not punishment.
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Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bill To Protect Patients From Medical Debt Collections And Wage Garnishment - Credit and Collection News
The bill would prohibit medical debt from appearing on credit reports, ban wage garnishment and cap interest at 3%, down from the current 8%. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mattie Randolph is among a growing…
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November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Medical debt shouldn’t push families toward bankruptcy. Ohio’s proposed bill would stop wage garnishment, cap interest, and keep debt off credit reports. Patients deserve protections, not punishment.
www.creditandcollectionnews.com/ohio-lawmake...
www.creditandcollectionnews.com/ohio-lawmake...
No one should face financial penalties for seeking medical care. Colorado’s new law protects patients from debt reporting, and we need to defend these safeguards.
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Colorado Hit with Lawsuit to Block Medical Debt Credit Reporting
On November 5, 2025, a national debt collection trade group and one of its members filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado’s in an attempt to block its 2023 medical debt credit reporting…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
No one should face financial penalties for seeking medical care. Colorado’s new law protects patients from debt reporting, and we need to defend these safeguards.
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The bottom line, according to CQC board member @jason4care.bsky.social: Family caregivers are essential but overlooked, and they need a lot more support than they’re currently getting.
Family Caregiver Support, Education Needs Growing
Today’s family caregivers are ill-equipped to face the physical, emotional and financial challenges of supporting a growing population of terminally ill
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November 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The bottom line, according to CQC board member @jason4care.bsky.social: Family caregivers are essential but overlooked, and they need a lot more support than they’re currently getting.
Massachusetts leads the nation in lung cancer treatment, but Black and Asian Bay Staters are still less likely to be diagnosed early or to receive surgery.
Massachusetts leads in lung cancer treatment, but faces racial disparities
Massachusetts grapples with racial disparities when it comes to diagnosing patients and treatment.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Massachusetts leads the nation in lung cancer treatment, but Black and Asian Bay Staters are still less likely to be diagnosed early or to receive surgery.
Hospital consolidation is rising, as more & more hospital systems merge. But this growth hasn’t made patients any safer. In fact, Leapfrog’s Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Rankings show wide variations in patient safety even with the same hospital systems.
Leapfrog Group Fall 2025 hospital safety grades look at impact of consolidation | Chief Healthcare Executive
For the first time, the patient safety group is offering perspective on the performance of large health systems, in addition to individual hospitals. Leapfrog CEO Leah Binder talks with us about the…
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November 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Hospital consolidation is rising, as more & more hospital systems merge. But this growth hasn’t made patients any safer. In fact, Leapfrog’s Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Rankings show wide variations in patient safety even with the same hospital systems.
If ACA represented a huge step forward for healthcare access in America, the repeal of ACA tax credits represents a similarly big step backward.
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Affordable Care Act insurance premiums could rise for over 1.6 million Carolinians
Changes expected in the upcoming year: What to know
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November 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
If ACA represented a huge step forward for healthcare access in America, the repeal of ACA tax credits represents a similarly big step backward.
www.wbtv.com/2025/11/09/a...
www.wbtv.com/2025/11/09/a...
“The consolidated lawsuits highlight an alleged pattern of illegal behavior that plaintiffs say kills price competition and incentivizes Claritev and its insurance clients to cram down payments to health care providers.” www.bizjournals.com/washington/n...
Hospitals, health giants pile into suit alleging price fixing by 'mafia enforcer' for insurers - Washington Business Journal
The nation’s largest health insurance companies stand accused of conspiring to suppress reimbursement rates for hundreds-of-millions of medical procedures. They call it competition. Plaintiffs say…
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November 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
“The consolidated lawsuits highlight an alleged pattern of illegal behavior that plaintiffs say kills price competition and incentivizes Claritev and its insurance clients to cram down payments to health care providers.” www.bizjournals.com/washington/n...
No one should be pushed into debt for getting sick. Let’s strengthen consumer protections so families can focus on healing, not bills.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
No one should be pushed into debt for getting sick. Let’s strengthen consumer protections so families can focus on healing, not bills.
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20% of Californians live in rural areas — but only 9% of doctors practice there.
Programs connecting medical students to rural hospitals help expand care where it’s needed most.
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Programs connecting medical students to rural hospitals help expand care where it’s needed most.
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UC Davis medical students bring rural healthcare focus to Mee Memorial - Salinas Valley Tribune | Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield CA
A small cohort of UC Davis medical students is visiting Mee Memorial Healthcare System through the Rural-PRIME system.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
20% of Californians live in rural areas — but only 9% of doctors practice there.
Programs connecting medical students to rural hospitals help expand care where it’s needed most.
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Programs connecting medical students to rural hospitals help expand care where it’s needed most.
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Breast and colorectal cancers are leading causes of death among women — yet preventive screenings are often skipped due to cost.
Expanded coverage for these screenings is a step toward saving lives.
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Expanded coverage for these screenings is a step toward saving lives.
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Women must stop putting their own healthcare last
Understanding your benefit plan before you need it can help reduce stress, prevent hesitation, and make it easier to get timely care.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Breast and colorectal cancers are leading causes of death among women — yet preventive screenings are often skipped due to cost.
Expanded coverage for these screenings is a step toward saving lives.
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Expanded coverage for these screenings is a step toward saving lives.
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Families shouldn’t need national media coverage to get insurers to pay for needed care.
Out-of-network exceptions are harder than ever to secure — even when no in-network doctor can help.
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Out-of-network exceptions are harder than ever to secure — even when no in-network doctor can help.
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Parents fight for daughter's ear surgery after insurance denied it
A Detroit police officer appeared to show up to virtual court without pants. This comes after a string of other chaotic moments in other court rooms. NBC News' Adrienne Broaddus has more on the viral…
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November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Families shouldn’t need national media coverage to get insurers to pay for needed care.
Out-of-network exceptions are harder than ever to secure — even when no in-network doctor can help.
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Out-of-network exceptions are harder than ever to secure — even when no in-network doctor can help.
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California’s new PBM law is a win for consumers. 🎉
SB 41 will require transparency, state licensure, and ensure PBMs act in the best interest of patients — not profits.
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SB 41 will require transparency, state licensure, and ensure PBMs act in the best interest of patients — not profits.
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California SB 41: Pharmacy Benefit Managers Now Held to Fiduciary and Transparency Standards | JD Supra
California recently enacted California Senate Bill 41 ("SB 41"), a landmark law that fundamentally overhauls the regulation of pharmacy benefit...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
California’s new PBM law is a win for consumers. 🎉
SB 41 will require transparency, state licensure, and ensure PBMs act in the best interest of patients — not profits.
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SB 41 will require transparency, state licensure, and ensure PBMs act in the best interest of patients — not profits.
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Medical debt can tank credit scores — even when the charges stem from billing errors or insurance disputes.
Some states have banned this harmful practice, but a new federal rule could bring it back.
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Some states have banned this harmful practice, but a new federal rule could bring it back.
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Medical Debt May Soon Return to Credit Reports Under New Trump Rule
The Trump administration is taking steps to roll back state laws that protect consumers from having medical debt appear on their credit reports.
www.ophthalmologyadvisor.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Medical debt can tank credit scores — even when the charges stem from billing errors or insurance disputes.
Some states have banned this harmful practice, but a new federal rule could bring it back.
www.ophthalmologyadvisor.com/news/medical...
Some states have banned this harmful practice, but a new federal rule could bring it back.
www.ophthalmologyadvisor.com/news/medical...
Even with insurance, patients can face denied coverage and mounting medical bills — often with little explanation.
When insurers fail to do their job, patients pay the price.
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When insurers fail to do their job, patients pay the price.
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Woman battling illness caught in payment dispute with insurance company: ‘It’s not fair to the patient’
A woman in Nebraska who is battling a disabling disease said she has also been caught in the middle of a billing dispute with her insurance company.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Even with insurance, patients can face denied coverage and mounting medical bills — often with little explanation.
When insurers fail to do their job, patients pay the price.
www.wect.com/2025/11/05/w...
When insurers fail to do their job, patients pay the price.
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Open enrollment for the federal Marketplace has begun! 🏥
Enrollment runs through Jan. 15 — now’s the time to compare plans and find one that protects your health and your wallet.
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Enrollment runs through Jan. 15 — now’s the time to compare plans and find one that protects your health and your wallet.
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It’s open enrollment season – here’s what to know
Fall brings cooler weather and football games, and it’s also the annual time to ensure you have the health insurance coverage you need for 2026. Open enrollment on the federal Marketplace at…
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November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Open enrollment for the federal Marketplace has begun! 🏥
Enrollment runs through Jan. 15 — now’s the time to compare plans and find one that protects your health and your wallet.
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Enrollment runs through Jan. 15 — now’s the time to compare plans and find one that protects your health and your wallet.
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Absolutely, there’s an urgent crisis in this country,” says @jason4care.bsky.social, president of the National Alliance for Caregiving.
1 in 4 adults care for relatives with complex needs—often unpaid. Lawmakers must act to support this invisible workforce.
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1 in 4 adults care for relatives with complex needs—often unpaid. Lawmakers must act to support this invisible workforce.
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Caregiving Crisis: Nearly 1 in 4 US adults serve as caregivers for relatives with complex needs
Caregiving for a loved one is not just a good deed. It’s a public health issue.
www.wtoc.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Absolutely, there’s an urgent crisis in this country,” says @jason4care.bsky.social, president of the National Alliance for Caregiving.
1 in 4 adults care for relatives with complex needs—often unpaid. Lawmakers must act to support this invisible workforce.
WATCH: www.wtoc.com/2025/11/04/c...
1 in 4 adults care for relatives with complex needs—often unpaid. Lawmakers must act to support this invisible workforce.
WATCH: www.wtoc.com/2025/11/04/c...
Americans burdened by medical debt need protection, not red tape. The CFPB should use its full authority to help families stay financially secure while getting the care they need.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Americans burdened by medical debt need protection, not red tape. The CFPB should use its full authority to help families stay financially secure while getting the care they need.
www.cpr.org/2025/11/01/t...
www.cpr.org/2025/11/01/t...
Hidden costs no more: Oklahoma’s new law requires hospitals to post prices, helping patients avoid surprise medical bills and creating a fairer system.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Hidden costs no more: Oklahoma’s new law requires hospitals to post prices, helping patients avoid surprise medical bills and creating a fairer system.
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Debt relief provides temporary breathing room, but Americans need systemic change: limits on interest, transparency, and protections from unfair billing. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
November 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Debt relief provides temporary breathing room, but Americans need systemic change: limits on interest, transparency, and protections from unfair billing. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Premiums are rising—and millions could see costs double—if Congress fails to extend enhanced ACA tax credits. With open enrollment starting this week, families deserve affordable, predictable coverage.
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What to know as the annual sign-up window for health insurance arrives
Higher prices, less help and a government shutdown hang over health insurance markets as shoppers start looking for coverage this week.
apnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Premiums are rising—and millions could see costs double—if Congress fails to extend enhanced ACA tax credits. With open enrollment starting this week, families deserve affordable, predictable coverage.
apnews.com/article/affo...
apnews.com/article/affo...
Approved one month. Denied the next. A Florida woman’s story shows how broken our insurance system is—and why we need stronger patient protections.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Approved one month. Denied the next. A Florida woman’s story shows how broken our insurance system is—and why we need stronger patient protections.
www.fox4now.com/news/local-n...
www.fox4now.com/news/local-n...
“Medicare Advantage enrollees on average had access to just under half (48%) of the physicians in their area who were available to people enrolled in traditional Medicare in 2022, a new KFF analysis finds.”
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Medicare Advantage enrollees have less access to doctors: Study
Medicare Advantage has benefits but can restrict enrollees' choice of physicians and other providers.
www.axios.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
“Medicare Advantage enrollees on average had access to just under half (48%) of the physicians in their area who were available to people enrolled in traditional Medicare in 2022, a new KFF analysis finds.”
www.axios.com/2025/10/28/m...
www.axios.com/2025/10/28/m...
What do you need to know going into Medicare and Medicare Advantage open enrollment? A new resource by the Miami Herald has the answers. ⤵️
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October 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
What do you need to know going into Medicare and Medicare Advantage open enrollment? A new resource by the Miami Herald has the answers. ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/busines...
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