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Medical Transportation Provider Accused Of Disserving L.A.’s Frail Patients

By Anna Gorman Photos by Heidi de Marco July 14, 2017 KFF Health News Original

LogistiCare often shows up late, if at all, and compromises patient safety, according to a public interest firm’s lawsuit. The company says the allegations are inaccurate.

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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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A Community Seeks Answers, Assurances About Health Care — In 10 Languages

By Ana B. Ibarra and Kellen Browning June 5, 2017 KFF Health News Original

A forum for Asian immigrants in Oakland draws a crowd so large some attendees had to be seated in an overflow room. Many immigrants are eager for information relevant to them as changes to the health care system are debated in Washington.

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The New War On Sepsis

By Anna Gorman Photos by Heidi de Marco June 21, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Armed with strict guidelines and motivated by sheer urgency, a specialized team of nurses makes the rounds, seeking to thwart the No. 1 killer in U.S. hospitals.

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CMS Gives States Until 2022 To Meet Medicaid Standards Of Care

By Phil Galewitz May 11, 2017 KFF Health News Original

The Trump administration has given states three more years to meet federal standards aimed at helping elderly and disabled Medicaid enrollees receive services without being forced to go into nursing homes.

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Ga., Calif. Hospitals Sue Blue Cross Plan For Sending ER Reimbursements To Patients

By Andy Miller, Georgia Health News June 30, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The lawsuits allege that the practice costs the hospitals money because the patients often spend the funds.

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Preexisting Conditions And Continuous Coverage: Key Elements Of GOP Bill

By Michelle Andrews May 16, 2017 KFF Health News Original

The Republican health plan would require insurers to offer coverage to people who have preexisting medical conditions. But if states opt to allow insurers to charge sick people more than healthy ones, people who have been more than 63 days without coverage could see significantly higher insurance costs.

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Georgia Legislative Panel Hears Concerns About Surprise Medical Billing

By Andy Miller, Georgia Health News February 8, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Insurers and care providers say efforts to fix how consumers are notified also raise concerns.

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California’s New Single-Payer Proposal Embraces Some Costly Old Ways

By Chad Terhune May 31, 2017 KFF Health News Original

The legislation would revive the age-old practice of paying providers for every service they perform — a recipe for a busted budget, some experts say. Backers say the bill is a work in progress.

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Individual Marketplaces’ Narrow Networks Are Shutting Patients Out From Best Doctors

July 6, 2017 Morning Briefing

Plans with lower premiums often lower costs by limiting choices of doctors and hospitals.

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As Insurance Options Shrink, Families Are ‘Holding Our Breath’

By Steven Findlay June 9, 2017 KFF Health News Original

One of two insurers in this tiny state has announced it will not be back in the marketplaces next year, leaving customers concerned about the prices they will pay.

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Calif. Consumer Group Sues Anthem Blue Cross For Obamacare Automatic Renewals For Stripped-Down Plans

November 2, 2016 Morning Briefing

On the first day of open enrollment, Consumer Watchdog is charging in a class-action lawsuit that the insurance giant is pushing exiting members into plans that no longer cover out-of-network costs.

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Leaving Hospital, Older Patients Resist Home Help At Their Peril

By Judith Graham June 15, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Almost 30 percent of patients leaving the hospital don’t want home health care services, which often leads to readmissions and other health issues.

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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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Putting A Lid On Waste: Needless Medical Tests Not Only Cost $200B — They Can Do Harm

By Chad Terhune May 24, 2017 KFF Health News Original

The health care industry thrives on ordering up tests and treatments, but some hospitals are urging restraint.

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Prescription Drug Costs Are On The Rise; So Are The TV Ads Promoting Them

By Bruce Horovitz and Julie Appleby March 20, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Spending on consumer advertising by drugmakers has increased 62 percent since 2012.

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FAQ: Hospital Observation Care Can Be Costly For Medicare Patients

By Susan Jaffe August 29, 2016 KFF Health News Original

A guide to help Medicare patients receiving observation care.

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Protected But Priced Out: Patients Worry About Health Law’s Future In Arizona

By Will Stone, KJZZ June 8, 2017 KFF Health News Original

Corinne Bobbie has a love-hate relationship with the Affordable Care Act. As the GOP tries to repeal the law, the experiences and fears of voters like Bobbie could determine a politician’s fate.

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What Made Obamacare Succeed In Some States? Hint: It’s Not Politics

By Stephanie O'Neill February 10, 2017 KFF Health News Original

A study of five states looks at the market conditions that make or break the health insurance marketplaces set up by the Affordable Care Act.

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Narrow Marketplace Plans In Texas Pose Problems For Autistic Children

By Kate Harrington February 8, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The move away from policies that allow families to seek out-of-network care is forcing many parents with autistic children to consider covering therapy costs themselves.

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