Health
After public push, CMS curbs health insurance agents’ access to consumer SSNs
The changes shielding the Social Security numbers are helpful, but won’t necessarily slow unauthorized switching...
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Only 26% of Americans say they get at least eight hours of sleep, new Gallup poll says
It seems Americans don't think they're particularly well-rested.
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What are peer-run respite centers? Why some CT lawmakers are pushing for alternative to psychiatric facilities
A coalition of advocates in Connecticut is working to establish peer-run respite centers as an...
US measles cases are up in 2024. What’s driving the increase?
There have been 17 times as many U.S. measles cases in the first three months...
ACA plans are being switched without enrollees’ OK
Unauthorized enrollment or plan-switching is emerging as a serious challenge for the ACA, also known...
Medicare Advantage under fire for denying treatment; CT lawmaker investigating
Medicare Advantage takes the place of traditional Medicare and offers dental and vision coverage.
More patients are losing their doctors — and trust in the primary care system
The loss of a trusted doctor is never easy, and it’s an experience that is...
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Your doctor or your insurer? Little-known rules may ease the choice in Medicare Advantage
Beneficiaries who qualify can request special enrollment periods to change plans or return to original...
End of internet subsidies for low-income households threatens telehealth access
The program is expected to run out of money in April or May, according to...
As medical perils from abortion bans grow, so do opportunities for Democrats in a post-Roe world
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Republicans insisted the ruling would mostly impact...