17
Nov
White House Unveils Finalized Health Care Price Transparency Rule
The Trump administration released a proposed rule that would require health insurers to spell out all services beforehand so patients know how much they may owe for their out-of-pocket costs.
30
Oct
Employers Are Scaling Back Their Dependence On High-Deductible Health Plans
Employers are now are offering more traditional plans alongside or instead of the plans with sky-high deductibles that may have been the only option in the past.
21
Oct
For Boomers Reframing Aging, Age-Proofing A Home Won’t Come Cheap
More baby boomers look forward to aging in place — in their homes, rather than in a care facility. But the costs of retrofitting a house is likely prohibitive for many Americans.
03
Oct
The Deep Divide: State Borders Create Medicaid Haves And Have-Nots
Without the ACA’s expansion, adults who aren’t 65 or older or disabled don’t qualify for Medicaid, no matter how low their income.
26
Sep
Uber And Lyft Ride-Sharing Services Hitch Onto Medicaid
Ride-sharing companies promise better service for enrollees and lower costs for states. But the services are not for everyone on Medicaid.
14
Jul
How To Get A Cheaper Prescription Before Leaving The Doctor’s Office
A pricing tool embedded in their electronic health record and prescribing system lets doctors see how much patients will pay out-of-pocket based on their insurance and the pharmacy. But doctors have been slow to adopt the technology, which has limitations.
14
Jun
How To Eat Healthy On A Budget
Get your hands on a copy of “Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day” by Leanne Brown. You don’t have to be
07
May
Great Strategies For Saving Money On Healthcare
When you sign up for your health insurance benefits during your annual open enrollment, do you automatically opt for the plan
04
Apr
Research Finds Losing Wealth Can Spark Health Decline
An analysis involving more than 8,000 Americans found that those who suffered a “negative wealth shock” faced a 50 percent increased risk of dying over the next two decades.
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