Trump on the ACA: Donald Trump Wants to “Totally Kill” Access to Affordable Health Care
In response to Donald Trump’s calls to “totally kill” the Affordable Care Act, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement:
“There’s no question that Donald...
Anthem insurance and Mercy Hospital’s parent company in contract dispute – The Durango Herald
If differences cannot be resolved by May 1, patients may be forced to find new doctors
Independent referee needed for private health insurance sector
AMA President Professor Steve Robson released the AMA’s private health budget submission today, which calls for a Private Health System Authority to ensure the sector is appropriately regulated.
“We need an independent body that has the capacity, objectivity, and expertise to ensure the system is fair for patients...
As Obamacare health sign-ups soar, the 2024 election may threaten coverage for millions
The outcome of the presidential election in November could jeopardize coverage for millions, experts warn, even as a record number of people in the United States are signing up for health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
Former President Donald Trump has renewed...
Health insurance may get a new regulator
The interim budget on 1 February may set the stage for a composite license for life and general insurance, a separate regulator for health insurance and an increased digital push for the delivery and sale of insurance products, two people aware...
Health Insurance Costs Are Growing Too Expensive for Small Businesses
– While small businesses know the advantages of providing health insurance, many employers are concerned about the rising costs of health benefits, with most businesses that do not offer health insurance saying it is too expensive for them to cover, according to a survey...
WHO South-East Asia Region commits to prioritizing and investing more in primary health care
The Member countries of WHO South-East Asia Region today are committed to prioritizing investment in primary health care to accelerate progress towards universal health coverage.
“Prioritizing investments to strengthen primary health care, including health workforce, will accelerate progress towards achieving health for all and help realize health-related sustainable development goals,...
How Many Uninsured Are in the Coverage Gap and How Many Could be Eligible if All States Adopted the Medicaid Expansion?
Ten years after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) coverage options, ten states have not adopted the Medicaid expansion, leaving 1.5 million uninsured people without an affordable coverage option. The unwinding of the Medicaid continuous enrollment provision along with ongoing financial struggles among rural hospitals has...