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On vacation in Mexico last year, Michael DiPlacido passed out twice while scuba diving and again in his hotel. Back…

Medicaid Work Rules Exempt the ‘Medically Frail.’ Deciding Who Qualifies Is Tricky.

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Eliza Brader worries she soon will need to prove she’s working to continue receiving Medicaid health coverage. She doesn’t think…

Las quejas sobre deficiencias en Medicare Advantage son comunes, pero la supervisión federal es rara

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After Series of Denials, His Insurer Approved Doctor-Recommended Cancer Care. It Was Too Late.

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For nearly three years, Eric Tennant endured chemotherapy infusions, rounds of radiation, biopsies, and hospitalizations that left him weak and…

What the Health? From KFF Health News: The GOP Circles the Wagons on ACA

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The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie's stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host…

Complaints About Gaps in Medicare Advantage Networks Are Common. Federal Enforcement Is Rare.

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Paciente evita la enfermedad de Lyme, pero recibe una factura sorpresa

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Un fin de semana de fines de abril, Leah Kovitch estaba arrancando plantas invasoras en un prado cerca de su…

Ticked Off Over Preauthorization: Walk-In Patient Avoided Lyme Disease but Not a Surprise Bill

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Leah Kovitch was pulling invasive plants in the meadow near her home one weekend in late April when a tick…

Journalists Untangle Issues of Health Care Costs and Food Benefits

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KFF Health News Southern California correspondent Claudia Boyd-Barrett discussed rising health care premiums on KPFA’s “Up Front” on Nov. 13.…

What the Health? From KFF Health News: The Government Is Open

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The Host Emmarie Huetteman KFF Health News Emmarie Huetteman, senior editor, oversees a team of Washington reporters, as well as “Bill…