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Trumpcare could cost millions of Americans their health insurance plans

March 9, 2017March 8, 2017 Nordstrom

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New Republican proposals would greatly reduce the aid many Americans currently receive through the Affordable Care Act. Millions of people receiving private health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act could lose them with so-called Trumpcare. The House Republicans proposed replacement legislation that could be problematic for many people covered through the ACA. This struggle could be particularly challenging for Americans in their 50s and 60s. People in their 50s and 60s do not yet qualify for Medicare. That said, under the proposed Trumpcare legislation, Americans within those age groups…

Health insurance companies are making Americans happier

November 23, 2016November 21, 2016 Julie Campbell

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Recent data shows that consumers are more satisfied with their insurers than they were 2 years ago. New research is showing that people like their health insurance companies more now than they did a couple of years ago. At the same time that they seem more satisfied with their insurers, they have not warmed up to the Affordable Care Act. As insurance company satisfaction rises, people are liking the Affordable Care Act less than they previously did. Despite the fact that coverage is weakening and premiums are rising, health insurance…

Health insurance policies aren’t stopping people from using the ER

October 25, 2016October 24, 2016 Logan B.

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Among the predicted benefits of the Affordable Care Act was that people would stop using this last resort care. When the Affordable Care Act went into effect, one of the advantages was supposed to be that health insurance policies would reduce the use of hospital emergency rooms. That said, despite the fact that many millions of people are now covered, they’re still headed to the ER. This is problematic as emergency room medical care is among the most expensive types of health care. The belief was that because people would…

Health insurance trends show many covered Americans still aren’t seeking care

October 14, 2016October 12, 2016 Nordstrom

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Millions of people are skipping medical care despite the fact that they have a policy. A survey commissioned by the American College of Emergency Physicians provided notable insight into health insurance trends. Unfortunately, it has revealed that many people who have a health plan are skipping medical care. They are showing increasing discontent with the expense and quality of their health plans. Almost a third of survey participants felt their health insurance coverage had declined over the past year. Only 15 percent of the participants in the health insurance trends…

Health insurance coverage boosts chances for testicular cancer patients

August 11, 2016August 10, 2016 Logan B.

A recent study showed that those without health plans fare worse than those who are covered. Recent study results have joined a growing body of evidence showing that health insurance coverage is directly related to improved wellness. This also suggests that Obamacare may be improving the health of Americans. This research has shown that it is not just overall health that is benefiting but cancer patients are specifically finding help. A broad spectrum of studies have linked health care quality with insurance coverage. Reduced medical outcomes are also directly connected…

Health insurance mergers may impede value-based care

July 25, 2016July 22, 2016 Marc

The Justice Department determined that if large insurers come together it would hinder new coverage model adoption. Health insurance mergers have been increasingly common lately. That said, they’ve also been generating a considerable amount of controversy at the same time. According to the U.S. Justice Department, if very large insurers should merge as they have been doing, it could be damaging to current industry model trends. Among the main changes in health care is the move away from fee-for-service medicine. Instead, private insurance and the government have been shifting toward…

California health insurance may become available to undocumented immigrants

June 14, 2016June 14, 2016 Logan B.

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Governor Jerry Brown has now pushed the effort for this coverage another step forward. Following the signing of a new bill by Governor Jerry Brown on Friday, California health insurance law has now become one step closer to being available to immigrants who are living in the state without any legal documentation. The bill has now allowed the state to turn to the federal government in order to request its approval. The California health insurance bill has opened up the chance for the state to ask the federal government for…