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Premium hikes loom as states race to patch Obamacare funding gap
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (440+ words) SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO: Several US states are moving to blunt sharp increases in health insurance premiums after Congress failed to renew enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies before the end-of-year deadline. The lapse of the federal tax credits on December…...
Trump secures new 'Most Favored Nation' deals with 9 global pharmaceutical companies
1+ week, 4+ day ago (447+ words) WASHINGTON, DC:President Donald Trump announced on Friday, December 19, that his administration has reached 'Most Favored Nation' (MFN) pricing agreements with nine pharmaceutical companies, expanding an initiative aimed at reducing medication prices for American patients. The voluntary deals follow similar agreements…...
Poll finds most Americans happy with health coverage, yet one in four claim denials or delays
2+ week, 2+ day ago (464+ words) WASHINGTON, DC: An overwhelming majority of Americans say they are satisfied with their health insurance coverage. Overall, 82% of US adults reported being satisfied with their current coverage, including about one-third who said that they were "very satisfied," according to a new…...