Health System Took Control To Make Joint Replacement More Profitable
Baptist Health System in San Antonio made money doing what used to be industry heresy: reducing patients' use of medical care.
Affordable Care Act
Expanding Medicaid Trims Hospitals' Costs Of Caring For Uninsured
One aim of Obamacare was to ease the financial strain on nonprofit hospitals that provide medical care to people who lack insurance and can't pay their bills. That plan is working, hospitals say.
Florida's House Quits Early, At Impasse Over Medicaid Expansion
Meanwhile, Gov. Rick Scott sued the federal government Tuesday, accusing it of coercing Florida to accept the expansion, or lose funding for other health programs for the poor.
How Getting Married Affects Health Insurance Tax Credits
If marriage is on the horizon, it might be wise to set aside some money for the taxman. An increase in family income after the vows can trigger repayment of a health insurance credit.
What's At Stake If Supreme Court Eliminates Your Obamacare Subsidy
Each state has its own stories. In Louisiana, nearly 200,000 people signed up for health insurance through HealthCare.gov, and about 90 percent now get subsidies. What if that help goes away?
Californians Can Now Pay Cash For Health Insurance At 7-Eleven
Many people who are eligible for federal health insurance subsidies don't have bank accounts, which makes it hard to pay premiums. A system in California lets them pay with cash at stores.
Guilford County Sees Drop In Uninsured Patients
The number of uninsured residents in Guilford County decreased by about 10,000 in the last two years, according to data from the federal census.
Medical Schools Reboot For 21st Century
Medicine has changed a lot in the past 100 years. But medical training has stayed much the same. Many schools are now retooling — focusing on teamwork — to train a different kind of doctor.
Study: Insurers Fail To Cover All Prescribed Contraceptives
An analysis of health plans in five states found limited or no coverage for some forms of contraception. Insurers sometimes imposed copays or required women to pay the full cost of the contraceptives.
When Keeping A Secret Trumps The Need For Care
Young adults covered by their parents' health plans may balk at getting treatment for mental health or other conditions they would rather not have show up on family insurance statements.