Steve Forbes: CMS should include FDA-approved medical devices and treatments in coverage.
Medicare Coverage for Breakthrough Devices: A Needed Reform In a recent discussion, Food and Drug Director Marty McCurry stated that Medicare should automatically cover FDA-approved breakthrough devices. This proposal stands out as a much-needed, sensible change in a healthcare landscape often bogged down by bureaucracy. Aligning refunds with FDA approvals could enhance patient care by […]
2,300 California ‘Dreamers’ are on the verge of losing their health care coverage
Less than a year after “Dreamers” were granted access to California’s health insurance, undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children are facing a loss of medical coverage. In California, about 2,300 Dreamers will need to secure new health insurance as their coverage will end at the end of this month, following a decision […]
‘Garden of Hate’ in NYC goes to federal court, criticizes judge and ‘offensive’ newspaper coverage
The Dispute Over Community Gardens in Queens The ongoing conflict surrounding Queens’ community gardens has become quite complicated. Lawyers for leaders at Sunset Community Garden in Ridgewood have dropped the state lawsuit against the city and the Parks Bureau. Since last fall, Jewish residents in Ridgewood have felt unwelcome at Sunset Community Gardens, largely due […]
DACA recipients will no longer qualify for ACA health coverage.
Health Coverage Changes Affect DACA Recipients in California Young residents of California who arrived in the U.S. as children without legal status are expressing frustration over a new policy that removes health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This policy, issued in June by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, redefines Deferred […]
Medical Mutual customers preparing for the potential removal of ProMedica from their coverage
Promedica Sends Network Change Notifications to Patients TOLEDO, Ohio – If you’re looking for healthcare services through Promedica, it might be worth checking your mailbox. You might have already seen some communication in your email. This healthcare system has started alerting patients who utilize Mutual Medical Insurance or Paramount Healthcare. The message indicated that if […]
Maryland patients experience uncertainty due to a dispute between Johns Hopkins and UnitedHealthcare over insurance coverage details.
Johns Hopkins Patients Face Insurance Uncertainty with UnitedHealthcare About 60,000 patients at Johns Hopkins in Maryland might lose their in-network insurance coverage beginning August 25 if the hospital and UnitedHealthcare fail to finalize a new contract. Negotiations have been ongoing for several months. While both parties agree on the payment rates for doctors, the main […]
ESPN personality criticizes Jerry Jones, claims network gives too much coverage to the Cowboys.
The Dallas Cowboys: A Mixed Legacy The Dallas Cowboys are still one of the most talked-about teams in American sports. Yet, Michael Wilbon, a former sports columnist and television commentator, recently advised that the hype surrounding “American teams” should be toned down a bit. In their prime, particularly in the early 1990s when they won […]
Florida Cuts Health Care Coverage for More Than a Quarter of Individuals
Changes to Medicaid Coverage in Florida In Florida, over 25% of individuals enrolled in major health plans have been removed from Medicaid over two years. After the pandemic led to an expansion of Medicaid, around 1.4 million residents in Florida have lost their Medicaid coverage during this unwinding process that is affecting states nationwide. The […]
Americans are experiencing increasing healthcare costs even with insurance coverage.
High Unexpected Healthcare Costs for Many Americans Many Americans find themselves paying significantly more for healthcare than necessary, with routine doctor visits often resulting in surprising, hefty bills. Last year, KPRC 2 spotlighted this issue, especially concerning unexpected facility charges. Despite raising awareness, reporter Amy Davis faced the same situation recently. A few weeks ago, […]
Gabbard criticizes media’s lack of coverage on the revealed Trump-Russia hoax report
National Intelligence Director Tarshi Gabbard has taken aim at liberal media for overlooking declassified reports suggesting that former President Barack Obama and his administration “manufactured” intelligence to justify their investigation into Trump-Russia ties. Last Friday, Gabbard released what’s been termed the Obama administration’s Russian “hoos” report, indicating “overwhelming evidence” that Obama and his national security […]