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Consejos para enfrentar la mala atención en hospitales

By Emily Bazar November 22, 2017 KFF Health News Original

El paciente tiene derecho a reclamar si cree que no está recibiendo una atención adecuada. Y el hospital debe resolver el problema rápidamente.

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Problems With Your Hospital Care? Speak Up!

By Emily Bazar November 22, 2017 KFF Health News Original

If you’re in the hospital and aren’t happy with how they are treating you, here are some simple steps to improve your situation.

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For Millions of Insured Americans, State Health Laws Don’t Apply

By Emily Bazar November 16, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Many states have adopted strong consumer regulations, but they don’t protect the millions of Americans with a specific type of job-based coverage.

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Medi-Cal Sued For Pushing Patients Into Managed Care Despite Judges’ Orders

By Emily Bazar August 10, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Advocates say California’s Medicaid program is violating its own rules by overturning decisions that would allow seriously ill patients to stay out of managed care and keep their doctors.

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¿Funcionan los seguros de salud basados en la Biblia?

By Emily Bazar July 28, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Los ministerios de salud son esencialmente programas de costos compartidos que se aplican a nivel nacional. Para ser miembro hay que tener una mirada de fe sobre la atención médica.

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Leap Of Faith: Will Health Care Ministries Cover Your Costs?

By Emily Bazar July 28, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Sharing ministries are based on biblical principles and are not the same as commercial insurance. They are not legally binding and may not cover some common medical expenses.

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California Joins States That Protect Patients Against Nasty Surprise Bills

By Emily Bazar June 30, 2017 KFF Health News Original

A California law that takes effect July 1 prohibits out-of-network charges if you visit a medical facility that’s in your health plan’s network. New York and Florida also offer strong consumer protections.

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On The Air With KHN: Obamacare Replacement Bill Heads To The Senate

May 9, 2017 KFF Health News Original

In a variety of broadcasts, Kaiser Health News and California Healthline reporters discuss the bill passed by the House to change the Affordable Care Act.

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Caring For A Loved One? Care For Yourself, Too

By Emily Bazar June 2, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Tending to somebody you love who has a debilitating condition can be physically and emotionally overwhelming. Here are some tips and resources to help you stay strong.

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Covered California Expects 12.5% Average Rate Rise In 2018

By Emily Bazar and Anna Gorman August 2, 2017 KFF Health News Original

The figure could be higher if President Trump ends an important consumer subsidy, which he has threatened to do. The exchange also announced that Anthem Blue Cross will pull out of Covered California and the overall individual market in 16 of the 19 regions it currently serves.

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Cómo aliviar el dolor financiero de los planes de salud con deducibles altos

By Emily Bazar May 3, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Pase lo que pase con el Obamacare, es bastante seguro que una tendencia en la atención de salud continuará: cada vez más personas tendrán planes de salud con deducibles altos. Cómo enfrentarlos.

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How To Ease The Financial Pain Of High-Deductible Health Plans

By Emily Bazar May 3, 2017 KFF Health News Original

You might save money on premiums with a high-deductible health plan only to find you’re spending more on the back end. These tips will help you minimize your expenses for medical treatment and prescriptions.

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Grasping For The Middle Ground On Obamacare

By Emily Bazar April 17, 2017 KFF Health News Original

A University of Southern California professor says conservatives and liberals should split the difference: Scrap the exchanges and expand Medicaid.

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¿Siente dolor? Muchos médicos dicen que los analgésicos no son la solución

By Emily Bazar April 5, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Muchos médicos ya no recetan generosamente analgésicos opioides como la oxicodona o el fentanilo para el dolor de espalda o las migrañas. En cambio, recurren cada vez más a opciones no farmacológicas como la acupuntura y la fisioterapia.

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In Pain? Many Doctors Say Opioids Are Not The Answer

By Emily Bazar March 31, 2017 KFF Health News Original

The opioid addiction crisis has led to a crackdown on prescriptions for chronic pain patients, who are increasingly given less addictive painkillers along with referrals for acupuncture, physical therapy, massage and even yoga.

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GOP Bill’s Unheralded Changes In Rules Could Undermine Health Of Neediest

By Emily Bazar March 20, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Lesser-known provisions in the Republican proposal to replace the Affordable Care Act would push some Medicaid enrollees out of coverage and cause financial pain for others.

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LA County Health Chief Wants To ‘Catch’ People Dropped From Coverage

By Emily Bazar March 8, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Mitch Katz, director of the L.A. County Health Agency, says California must find ways to cover state residents who might lose their health coverage if Obamacare is repealed.

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¿Pagar o no pagar? Qué hacer con la multa por no tener seguro de salud

By Emily Bazar February 27, 2017 KFF Health News Original

La promesa de los republicanos de revocar y reemplazar la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible ha generado confusión entre los consumidores: al hacer la declaración de impuestos, ¿hay que pagar o no la multa si no se tuvo seguro en 2016?

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To Pay Or Not To Pay – That Is The Question

By Emily Bazar February 27, 2017 KFF Health News Original

With the future of Obamacare up in the air, many consumers are wondering if they must comply with the tax requirements related to the law, including whether to pay the penalty for being uninsured.

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Some Immigrants, Fearful Of Political Climate, Shy Away From Medi-Cal

By Emily Bazar February 22, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Some foreign-born California residents fear they could be penalized for using Medi-Cal and other social benefits. Others, in families of mixed-immigration status, worry about jeopardizing their loved ones’ chances of becoming green-card holders or citizens.

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