Author Frequently asked questions. 528 items Posts pagination Newer 1 … 13 14 15 16 17 … 53 Older Half of Americans are worried about medical debt October 30, 2020 By Dan Grunebaum HealthCareInsider, October 29, 2020 Concerns About Healthcare and Debt 56% of U.S. adults said they were either somewhat or very concerned that a health situation in their household could lead to bankruptcy or debt. Medical Debt Nearly three in ten (28%) respondents to the poll said they carry medical debt. Of those […] Quote of the Day Crowdfunding in Canada, the UK, and the US October 29, 2020 By Sameh N. Saleh, M.D.; Ezimamaka Ajufo, B.M., B.Ch.; Christoph U. Lehmann, M.D.; Richard J. Medford, M.D. JAMA Network Open, October 26, 2020 Key Points Question: Why do individuals from Canada, the UK, and the US turn to medical crowdfunding and what factors are associated with funding success? Findings: In this cross-sectional study of 3396 crowdfunding campaigns […] Quote of the Day Should we cover all children as a sequential step in reform? October 28, 2020 By Joan C. Alker, Genevieve M. Kenney, and Sara Rosenbaum Health Affairs, October 2020 Abstract Expansion of Medicaid and establishment of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) represent a significant success story in the national effort to guarantee health insurance for children. That success is reflected in the high rates of coverage and health care […] Quote of the Day CMA adds ‘equity and justice’ to its mission statement October 27, 2020 California Medical Association, October 24, 2020 The California Medical Association (CMA) House of Delegates today voted to edit the association’s Articles of Incorporation and include in its mission statement an overarching permanent goal of achieving health equity and justice. “CMA must adopt permanent institutions and institutionalized policies, practices and programs that promote, support and make […] Quote of the Day Health reimbursement arrangements increase risk for low-income workers October 26, 2020 By Peter Newell, Director, Health Insurance Project, United Hospital Fund United Hospital Fund, October 2020 Individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (ICHRAs, pronounced “ick-ruhs”), authorizes employers to subsidize individual coverage workers buy on their own. It took effect in January 2020, missing many employers’ open enrollment windows for the year, though it is an available option […] Quote of the Day Physicians prefer two-tiered single payer with private insurance option – What? October 23, 2020 The Physicians Foundation, survey completed October 2020 The Physicians Foundation’s 2020 Survey of America’s Physicians: COVID-19 And The Future Of The Health Care System finds physicians ranked a two-tiered system featuring a single payer option plus private pay as the best direction. Q1 – Considering all relevant issues such as patient access, value and quality, […] Quote of the Day The public is confused about Medicare for All and the public option October 22, 2020 KFF, October 16, 2020 For many years, Kaiser Family Foundation has been tracking public opinion on the idea of a national health plan (including language referring to Medicare-for-all since 2017). Historically, our polls have shown support for the federal government doing more to help provide health insurance for more Americans, though support among Republicans has […] Quote of the Day The Collapse of Long-Term Care Insurance October 21, 2020 By Alexander Sammon The American Prospect, October 20, 2020 There is perhaps no component of health insurance where the private sector has failed more profoundly than long-term care, making this one of the worst and most rapidly faltering aspects of our impossibly expensive, wildly inefficient, and poorly performing health care system. Common estimates say that […] Quote of the Day What would Jesus say about health care sharing ministries? October 20, 2020 By Reed Abelson The New York Times, October 20, 2020 New York State accused a major Christian group on Tuesday of deceiving customers by illegally offering health insurance to as many as 40,000 residents since 2016. The state filed civil charges against Trinity Healthshare, the Christian group, and Aliera, a for-profit company that markets the […] Quote of the Day Georgia’s Medicaid waivers October 19, 2020 CMS.gov, October 15, 2020 Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), under the leadership of President Trump, announced action it has taken to advance an innovative package of state-led reforms that were crafted in response to the guidance and unprecedented flexibility offered by the Trump Administration. Specifically, CMS announced the approval of Georgia’s […] Quote of the Day Posts pagination Newer 1 … 13 14 15 16 17 … 53 Older
