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We’re Gonna Get Single-Payer Health Care, Good and Hard
7+ hour, 21+ min ago (368+ words) The monkey’s paw comes for all of us. Bonus: One of our recurring themes is Trump undermining the U.S.-led world financial order, which has been a big part of the Pax Americana. I keep warning about de-dollarization—the possibility…...
Private Equity Is Hurting Health Care
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (1274+ words) Boston College Law School Magazine Online By Sydney Taub ’27 October 15, 2026 Q: Your article begins with a striking mismatch. Private equity has produced gains in productivity and innovation in some sectors, yet the evidence you review on health care is much…...
IRS Moves To Tighten ACA Subsidy Access
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (724+ words) A new draft regulation would tighten access to health insurance exchange subsidies as federal agencies continue implementing President Donald Trump’s tax law. The IRS issued a proposed rule Wednesday that would set stricter definitions of who qualifies for tax credit…...
Op-ed: Healthcare affordability debate misses insurers’ bad behavior
8+ hour, 43+ min ago (44+ words) Crain's New York Op-ed: Healthcare affordability debate misses insurersâ bad behavior Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration has shown a willingness to explore reforming the state's Scaffold Law, a lightning rod issue that has been discussed for years....
Surprise health care bills are banned, but Americans still pay
12+ hour, 44+ min ago (86+ words) Opinion | Surprise health care bills are banned, but Americans still pay The Washington Post If Congress wants to fix the problem, it should reform the No Surprises Act. Jackson Hammond is a senior policy analyst at Paragon Health Institute. Brian…...
Salem approves insurance pacts with unions
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (287+ words) SALEM — Salem has approved new insurance agreements with two unions representing the city’s employees. Following a roughly 30-minute executive session for the discussion of pending contractual negotiations, city council unanimously approved two resolutions authorizing Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey to enter…...
When not to file an insurance claim
19+ hour, 9+ min ago (256+ words) Insurance is a funny thing. You pay a small fortune to get it and keep it. Then, if you have the blatant audacity to actually file a claim, the company either increases your premiums or cancels you altogether. While the…...
Illinois Opens Special Enrollment After Thousands Lose Medicaid
21+ hour, 47+ min ago (74+ words) Thousands of Illinois immigrants lost Medicaid coverage October 1. Learn how Get Covered Illinois' special enrollment period can help eligible residents. Thousands of lawfully present immigrants in Illinois who lost Medicaid coverage due to President Trump's budget legislation will have limited…...
Nearly half of insured Kentuckians surveyed skipped care because of cost
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (565+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Nearly half of insured Kentucky adults participating in a new statewide survey reported avoiding, stopping or skipping medical care or medications because of cost, highlighting affordability challenges that extend beyond having health coverage. The 2026 Kentucky Health Coverage Survey…...
Runaway Costs: Getting the No Surprises Act Back on Track
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (74+ words) McCourt School of Public Policy The Georgetown Center on Health Insurance Reforms is excited to invite you to our upcoming policy briefing, “Runaway Costs: Getting the No Surprises Act Back on Track,” on Thursday, November 12. When: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8:30–10:00 AM Where:…...