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Dignity Health and Anthem Blue Cross terminate California contract, local patients raise concerns
10+ hour, 12+ min ago (415+ words) In California, Dignity Health and Anthem Blue Cross have terminated their network agreement. This removes Dignity hospitals and medical clinics across California from Anthem's network. For the past six months, Dignity Health and Anthem Blue Cross have been in contract…...
‘We have to have it’: Gig workers make room in budgets for health care
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (512+ words) The gig economy continues to grow, offering workers flexibility and control over their schedules through apps like Lyft, DoorDash and Airbnb. For many gig or independent workers, quality health care is becoming increasingly unaffordable as insurance premiums rise and traditional…...
Millions of ACA health insurance plans may face hikes unless Congress acts
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (397+ words) WASHINGTON " Do you or a loved one get your health insurance through the Affordable Care Act? The latest numbers show 31 million people are currently enrolled in either marketplace plans or through Medicaid expansion nationwide - that's a record. However, there are…...