US health care reform: Why there are no easy fixes
When Donald Trump became president eight years ago, one of his legislative priorities was to Repeal the Affordable Care Act. However, the Senate was unable to pass the new bill because John McCain voted in favor of it. thumbs down. After that, Obamacare was put on the back burner with the inauguration of President Trump. […]
'Nothing I can do': Woman concerned over healthcare after Humana, Trinity Health cut ties – FOX 17 West Michigan News
NEWAYGO, MI — FOX 17 traveled to Newaygo on Friday to speak with a woman with Humana Insurance about the future of her coverage. She has been on dialysis for nearly 12 years. She claims she is not eligible for a kidney transplant. From Grand Rapids to Muskegon, people like Deanna Welch with Humana Medicare […]
Hochul unveils vague plan to tackle NYC mental health crisis as subway violence plagues city
Gov. Cathy Hochul on Friday promised to stop rampant subway violence by making it easier to treat involuntary offenders and treat dangerously mentally ill New Yorkers, but critics said the same deal with few details would help. They were quick to criticize the governor's plans as too little, too late. In a vaguely worded statement, […]
Urgent referrals of children in mental health crisis in England rise 13% in year | Mental health
In the UK, the number of children attending emergency mental health services has increased by 10% in a year, with many more in crisis due to long waiting lists for regular NHS treatment. Analysis of official data by mental health charity Young Minds shows that between April and October 2024 there were 30,000 urgent, very […]
Aetna drops Providence in Oregon from its health insurance network, leaving patients in limbo – OregonLive
Providence Health & Services in Oregon was removed from Aetna's health insurance network after the two sides failed to reach a new agreement by the end of 2024. Aetna's contract with nonprofit Catholic Health System and insurance giant Providence has expired on Dec. 31, it announced. This means patients of Providence hospitals, clinics, and doctors […]
State of 'high alert,' for some as Scripps Health – Anthem Blue Cross negotiation deadline nears – ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – Regina Key has been going to Scripps Health for 20 years and has insurance with Anthem Blue Cross. “It's now the 31st and we still don't have a concrete answer as to what to do tomorrow,” Key said. She's one of Anthem's 125,000 insured people who are receiving medical care at […]
Happy new you! 10 of the best UK wellbeing retreats for 2025 | Health and fitness holidays
mountain retreat, monmouthshire At the foot of Skirid Mountain near Abergavenny, Wonderful Escapes is a converted 16th-century farmhouse that now welcomes guests for a healthy holiday. In addition to hosting extended events, from weekend yoga to men's leadership retreats, you can also customize your stay by booking dinner, bed and breakfast, and taking advantage of […]
Excellus and St. Joseph’s Health reach new deal, bringing to close a contentious contract season – syracuse.com
Syracuse, N.Y. — Central New York's largest health insurer reached an agreement with St. Joseph's Health late on New Year's Eve, ending the region's last major insurance negotiations in a contentious year. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and St. Joe's announced an agreement Tuesday around 10:30 p.m. to maintain in-network coverage for more than 35,000 patients. “Excellus […]
Excellus and St. Joseph's Health end insurance dispute, multi-year deal reached – CNYcentral.com
Syracuse, New York — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and St. Joseph's Health have reached a multi-year contractual agreement, effective Wednesday, January 1, 2025, that will keep St. Joseph's Health in the Excellus BCBS provider network. A spokesperson for St. Joseph's Health confirmed the agreement with CNY Central late Tuesday night. The following statement was provided: St. […]
St. Joseph's Health and Aetna reach last minute deal, ending one insurance disputes – CNYcentral.com
Syracuse, New York — St. Joseph Health and Aetna have reached a multiyear agreement that ends one of several insurance disputes in central New York. It has been about a month since St. Joseph's Health and Excellus agreed to extend insurance negotiations. The new deadline for the dispute is now the end of February. A […]