Brian Brubaker’s daughter, Emily, faces years of expensive dental work. She was born with a rare condition called ectodermal dysplasia, which affects hair, skin, and teeth. Because of the...
Hospitals often blame maternity deaths on factors beyond their control but data suggests they may be at fault, according to a recent analysis from USA Today. The analysis examined...
As consumers seek lower-cost alternatives to ACA plans, many have turned to alternatives like short-term limited duration policies or Christian-sharing ministries. These plans carry risks and could leave consumers...
Washington’s state legislature is considering a proposal to help alleviate the burden of balance billing, Public News Service reports. Balance billing, a kind of surprise medical billing, occurs when...
Consumers may finally get some insight into negotiated payment rates but even greater transparency could still be necessary. The federal government is considering a new rule to publish the...
A Northern California federal judge has issued a “scathing ruling” that a subsidiary of insurance giant UnitedHealth Group implemented internal policies that discriminated against patients with mental health and...
Consumers often face surprise medical bills after receiving care from an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility. Even when consumers are vigilant, they can end up with surprise bills....
Cancer patients are facing delays in receiving care and access to critical oncology drugs as a result of pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs) practices. These delays, oncologists warn, are putting...
Consumers find themselves in the middle of a fight between insurers and providers, according to a new lawsuit. According to CNN, the suit alleges that Anthem is paying consumers...
In 2016, Elizabeth Perez went to hotel in Broward County, Florida for a free allergy test she had seen advertised online. The advertisement was from Primera Medical Group, based...