State Health Plan premiums could rise again, and some might pay more to keep their doctors

Patients Face a Thicket of Red Tape Trying To Maintain Consistent Health Coverage

Many Americans are shopping around for affordable options as the cost of health insurance soars. But some who hope to keep the same doctors and medications face a thicket of red tape and disruption after they switch plans.

Health company accused of using fake doctors for sales

Australians with diabetes, heart disease, obesity and menopause paid thousands and spoke with fake doctors who said their lives were at risk, a watchdog claims.

Healey’s ‘serious’ look at health care also a confidential effort

Bay Staters are increasingly unable to afford care, with many forgoing doctor's visits and other health care services due to escalating cost concerns that are exacerbated by rising premiums and the prevalence of high deductible plans

Our Health Care System Is Broken Beyond Repair. We Need Medicare for All.

Repealing Medicare cuts and restoring ACA subsidies are the first step. But ultimately, we need universal health care.

Medicare will soon cover costs of weight-loss drugs. Here’s what you need to know

Popular Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly drugs are included

Millions of Middle-Aged Americans Are Delaying Medical Care Until 65, and Their Health May Be Paying the Price

ACA premiums tripled for some adults 50-64 in 2026, pushing many to delay cancer screenings and specialist care until Medicare at 65. Here's the health risk.

Premiums to rise 5% for State Health Plan; state workers to be pushed to UNC for care

State Health Plan premiums will increase next year for state workers, But many could end up paying less overall, if they go only to preferred providers, including UNC Health and Novant.

Medical Schools Tiptoe Away From DEI

This largely under-the-radar shift will benefit all Americans' health: Tomorrow's doctors can now focus all their attention on treating patients with excellent care.

Healthcare's Quiet Comeback: Innovation, Obesity Drugs And New Opportunities

Healthcare's Quiet Comeback: Innovation, Obesity Drugs And New Opportunities

Medicare patients could save $1.1B on drugs under proposed rule

The Trump administration proposed a new rule on Thursday that it says could save Medicare patients 1.1 billion next year. The rule would prevent hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs, according to the Associated Press, and it would apply to hospitals that serve low-income patients under Medicare’s 340B program. The program allows hospitals to []...Click to read more

EDITORIAL: Fixing high cost of lavish health plan

Some steps taken to deal with a massive taxpayer-funded expense.

Prosper AI raises $30M from a16z to automate the patient journey

Most of what makes American healthcare expensive happens before a doctor is ever in the room, and after. Someone schedules the appointment, confirms the insurance, works out what the patient owes, and chases the payer when a claim stalls. It is slow, fragmented work, and by most estimates it wastes hundreds of billions of dollars [] This story continues at The Next Web

Akses perlindungan kesihatan digital lebih mudah dengan Kaotim MediKad

KOS rawatan kesihatan yang semakin meningkat ketika ini membuatkan ramai mula memberi perhatian terhadap kepentingan perlindungan perubatan, khusus­nya pelan yang lebih mudah di­akses dan tidak membebankan komitmen bulanan. Seiring perubahan gaya hidup digital, Kaotim MediKad di­per­kenalkan oleh Syarikat Ta­ka­ful Malaysia Keluarga Berhad (Ta­kaful Malaysia) sebagai pilihan perlindungan perubatan yang lebih ringkas, pantas dan mesra pengguna. Pelan ... Read more The post Akses perlindungan kesihatan digital lebih mudah dengan Kaotim MediKad appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Doctors in England accept pay deal to end strikes

The so-called resident doctors -- those below consultant level -- have accepted an average 6.6 percent pay uplift to be implemented by April 2027. The post Doctors in England accept pay deal to end strikes appeared first on Vanguard News.

His Doctor Said Antidepressants for Life. Now He’s Helping Thousands Get Off Them Safely

What if the real healthcare gap is what happens after treatment starts?

Study Reveals Medicare Comes With a $688,996 Price Tag for Retirees

If you're assuming that Medicare will cover all your medical care costs in retirement, you're in for an unpleasant surprise.

Obamacare premiums set for another double-digit increase in 2027

Health insurance premiums for those who are enrolled in Obamacare subsidized plans are expected to face another year of steep premium increases in 2027, according to a new analysis from the health policy group KFF. The new premium rates come from projected data submitted to 16 states and the District of Columbia from health insurance []

Republicans can improve healthcare and lower costs

The Medicaid system incentivizes states and health insurance companies to enroll more patients, resulting in worse care and increased taxpayer costs, but market-based incentives could improve care and reduce costs.

Obamacare premiums likely to surge again next year

Health insurance premiums are likely to grow more expensive next year for those who buy Marketplace plans, after increases this year. Affordable Care Act Marketplace insurers are proposing a median premium increase of 14 for 2027, which would be...

Health funding overhaul shows quiet shift in primary care reform - Cecilia Robinson

Health funding overhaul shows quiet shift in primary care reform - Cecilia Robinson

Trouble getting weight loss drugs covered by insurance? Here's what to know

What to do if your insurance denies your obesity drug.

Cardiac specialists to strike next week over pay dispute

Cardiac surgeries are facing cancellations next week when perfusionists, who are members of the Fórsa trade union, engage in further strike action in a dispute over pay.

CBI Home Health workers ask for 24% raise

They have also asked for market adjustments, long service adjustments, increases to shift premiums, and a reduction in health benefit premiums.

Millions drop Obamacare after Trump-backed subsidy rollback sends premiums soaring

Millions of Americans have lost their Obamacare health insurance as enhanced federal subsidies expired, causing premium costs to skyrocket. Over five million have dropped coverage, leading to a significant enrollment drop. While the Trump administration points to fraud, experts attribute the decline to unaffordable premiums, raising concerns about market stability and future insurance availability.

Bedblock-busting pilot program aims to aid hundreds of stranded aged-care patients

There’s 10.3 billion extra for the health system, but from transport to housing and schools and western Sydney, here’s where else the money is being spent.

The Latest: Trump plans new rule that he says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients and says that could save consumers 1.1 billion next year, according to estimates obtained by the AP.

Letters, June 21, 2026: ‘Welcome change in health care’

Health care needs help As pensioners and frequent users of our inadequate health-care system we are grateful the UCP are trying something different in mixing public and paid surgeries. It will eventually relieve stress on the wait lists. We are also gratified to see the UCP are being pragmatic and implementing systems already successful in []

Patients pay the price as ever, as costs continue to mount - The Irish News view

Irish News editorial on why patients pay the price as ever as costs continue to mount

NHI Authority warns doctors to expect continued payment delays

The National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme has subtly warned doctors and other providers they will continue to suffer delayed payments during the upcoming fiscal year as three-quarters of the 24.5m budget increase relates to taking on the National Drug Plan.

MassHealth will stop covering weight-loss drugs next week

The change will leave an estimated 22,000 MassHealth members on the hook to pay out of pocket for the pricy GLP-1s and other anti-obesity drugs. The post MassHealth will stop covering weight-loss drugs next week appeared first on Boston.com.

5 Costly Mistakes That Can Trigger Medicare Surcharges — And How to Avoid Paying Thousands More Than You Should

5 Costly Mistakes That Can Trigger Medicare Surcharges — And How to Avoid Paying Thousands More Than You Should

Health officials call for increase in budget allocation to 15 percent

Health authorities have called for an increase in the national health budget allocation from 1.4 percent to 15 percent, in line with the 2001 Abuja Declaration commitment. The call was made during the Annual Ministerial Advisory Board meeting of the Ministry of Health held in Juba. The one-day meeting brought together national and state health [] The post Health officials call for increase in budget allocation to 15 percent appeared first on Eye Radio.

Conservatives rage over re-funding of Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood's beleaguered network of clinics will regain access to hundreds of millions in Medicaid funding this weekend — the fallout of Republicans' failure to pass an extension of the one-year defunding provision they approved last year. Starting July 5, clinics around the country can once again bill the federal program for reimbursement after providing non-abortion services, like birth control and screenings for sexually-transmitted infections, to low-income patients. Though other funding threats loom, it's a lifeline for the struggling organization, which has closed nearly 30 health centers nationwide that collectively served more than 40,000 patients since the defunding provision in the GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill Act took effect in July 2025.