Jamie Burton’s Column: The ACA’s Role in Managing Health Care Costs Before Medicare

Jamie Burton's Column: The ACA's Role in Managing Health Care Costs Before Medicare

Access to affordable health care has long been a concern for individuals in the United States, particularly before reaching Medicare eligibility age. The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in 2010, brought significant changes to the health care landscape, providing critical solutions to those who were not yet eligible for Medicare. In this column, we …

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Gaza offensive ‘next step’, Israel says, as bombing causes power outage

Gaza offensive 'next step', Israel says, as bombing causes power outage

Israel has expanded its military operations in northern Gaza, including bombings that cut communications and internet connections, as military officials suggested the start of an anticipated ground offensive against Hamas militants. We have moved to the next stage of the war, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said in a speech broadcast on Saturday. Last night …

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Policy project: UT to create an organization to stimulate startups

Policy project: UT to create an organization to stimulate startups

Chandigarh: The UT administration, under the proposed Chandigarh Startup Policy, will set up the Chandigarh Innovation Council, an initiative designed to boost innovation and research in sectors such as education, healthcare and information technology (IT). This was decided at a meeting chaired by UT advisor Dharam Pal on the draft startup policy, held here on …

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Plan ahead for surprise medical bills

Plan ahead for surprise medical bills

Large medical expenses can create a heavy financial burden. And the fact is, we are all susceptible to unexpected and costly medical events. Although we can’t control if and when we might face an unexpected health problem, we can prepare financially. Here are several strategies to help you get started. The realities of today’s medical …

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States are wasting money by slowing down Medicaid reviews, by Sally Pipes

States are wasting money by slowing down Medicaid reviews, by Sally Pipes

During the COVID-19 public health emergency, Congress prohibited states from disenrolling people from Medicaid. The idea was to prevent people from losing coverage during the pandemic. But the emergency has passed. On April 1, state Medicaid programs regained the ability to exclude people who were no longer eligible. Some states have decided to reevaluate the …

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A Prescription for Good Health: Selecting the Right Health Insurance Plan

A Prescription for Good Health: Selecting the Right Health Insurance Plan

Dr Julie Stroud As a physician, the last thing I want is for a patient to make decisions about their health and well-being based on the cost of care and medications rather than their actual health care needs. We are currently experiencing a critical time for the more than 250,000 people in Montana who rely …

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The Brs Manifesto full of false promises: Kishan | – Times of India

The Brs Manifesto full of false promises: Kishan |  - Times of India

Hyderabad: Slam it BRS Manifesto as false and full of unviable promises, BJP Telangana on Sunday accused the Pink Party of once again trying to mislead the people of Telangana. Addressing a press conference at the party office, Union Minister and BJP leader G Kishan Reddy said, “The BRS government has adopted the worst economic …

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Ban on COVID Vaccination Mandates by Private Businesses, Including Healthcare Facilities, Passes Texas Senate

Ban on COVID Vaccination Mandates by Private Businesses, Including Healthcare Facilities, Passes Texas Senate

Sign up for The Brief, the Texas Tribunes’ daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date on the most essential Texas news. A sweeping ban on COVID-19 vaccination mandates for employees of private businesses in Texas passed the Texas Senate on Friday, although medical facilities would be allowed to adopt other policies to help reduce …

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