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Paying for It: How Health Care Costs and Medical Debt Are Making ...

Our recent study shows that many Americans have inadequate health insurance coverage that's led to delayed or forgone care, significant medical debt, and ...

Peterson Center on Healthcare

The Peterson Center on Healthcare is a non-profit organization dedicated to making higher quality, more affordable healthcare a reality for all Americans.

National Health Expenditures 2017 Highlights - CMS

U.S. health care spending increased 3.9 percent to reach $3.5 trillion, or $10,739 per person in 2017. Health care spending growth in 2017 was similar to ...

“Comprehensive Healthcare for America”: Using the Insights of ...

This solution would be in line with the health systems of other high-income countries, which provide universal health insurance —generally considered a right — ...

Despite ACA Coverage Gains, Millions Still Suffer 'Catastrophic ...

The president-elect has vowed to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, which gave millions of Americans health insurance.

Health Care Costs Are Killing Us - RAND

At a time when our country is teetering on the edge of a “fiscal cliff,” no challenge in health care is more important than reducing health ...

California capped health care cost increases. Will anyone notice?

California adopted the nation's most aggressive cap on health care cost increases. Patients are struggling with high premiums and medical ...

Envisioning a Better U.S. Health Care System for All: Coverage and ...

This paper is part of the American College of Physicians' policy framework to achieve a vision for a better health care system.

Why health care costs are making consumers more afraid of medical ...

As health care costs keep rising, more people seem to be skipping physician visits. It's not fear of doctors, however, but more of a phobia ...

Health Care | Congressman Tim Walberg - House.gov

I am committed to lowering out-of-pocket costs and strengthening transparency and accountability in drug pricing.

8 facts that explain what's wrong with American health care - Vox

From prescription drugs to imaging scans, nearly everything costs more when it's prescribed in America. Take the heartburn medication Nexium: ...

Care Over Cost & People Over Profit: Fighting Medical Claim Denials

In May 2023, members of the campaign Care Over Cost took BlueCross BlueShield to task in a demonstration outside the company's corporate headquarters in.

Cut Fraud, Waste and Abuse to Lower Health Care Costs | Highmark

Fraud, waste, and abuse are significant problems in the U.S. health care system. We're taking steps to curb the problem and keep costs low for members.

The fight over Obamacare may distract from real issues surrounding ...

As Republicans and Democrats debate the Affordable Care Act, the real cost of health care might be getting overlooked.

How to Fight the Health Care System and Win | Chenmed

Medical debt continues to burden millions of Americans, but how can we fight back—and win? This post offers 4 useful tips to help patients ...

Eligibility For VA Health Care | Veterans Affairs

You may be eligible for VA health care benefits if you served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn't receive a dishonorable discharge.

The U.S. Health Care Non-System, 1908-2008 - AMA Journal of Ethics

One hundred years ago, in 1908, health care was virtually unregulated and health insurance, nonexistent. Physicians practiced and treated patients in their ...

The Challenge of National Healthcare | Harry S. Truman

In 1945, President Truman proposed a national healthcare plan to Congress. In his plan, he outlined five main goals: Address the lack of trained healthcare ...

Competition in the Health Care Marketplace

Competition in health care markets benefits consumers because it helps contain costs, improve quality, and encourage innovation.

Healthcare Advocacy for Small Business - NFIB

Increase health insurance coverage options for small businesses so they may provide benefits that best meet their needs and their employees' needs. Level the ...