On More Generous Terms, Obamacare Proves Newly Popular
Sign-ups, which set a record, have been especially strong in states that had resisted expanding coverage under the Affordable Care Act. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - December 23, 2021 Category: American Health Authors: Margot Sanger-Katz Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) Health Insurance and Managed Care American Rescue Plan (2021) Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Brooks-LaSure, Chiquita Source Type: news
How a Hearing Test for Babies Has Paid Off for a Big Medical Provider
Routine use of a more advanced screening method turns a low-cost procedure into a pricier one. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - December 22, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jay Hancock Tags: Babies and Infants Hospitals Health Insurance and Managed Care Pregnancy and Childbirth Consumer Protection Ears and Hearing Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Source Type: news
Rapid Covid Tests for the Holidays: Your Questions, Answered
A federal plan to require health insurers to cover the cost of at-home tests is not yet in effect. But there are other options. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - December 16, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Emily Anthes Tags: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Health Insurance and Managed Care Tests (Medical) Chicago (Ill) New York City Vermont Colorado your-feed-health your-feed-science Content Type: Service Source Type: news
Medicare Extends Telehealth Coverage, a Lifeline for Older Americans
Medicare has extended coverage of remote health care. While telehealth removed barriers to care for many during the pandemic, some say there is more to be done. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - December 11, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Paula Span Tags: Telemedicine Health Insurance and Managed Care Elderly Medicare Videophones and Videoconferencing Rural Areas Source Type: news
In Biden ’s Plan for Free Rapid Tests, Consumer Legwork Will Be Required
Some nations make Covid tests available at little to no cost to consumers. The U.S. plan for home testing includes submitting receipts to private insurers. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - December 10, 2021 Category: American Health Authors: Sarah Kliff and Reed Abelson Tags: Health Insurance and Managed Care Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Law and Legislation Biden, Joseph R Jr United States Politics and Government Source Type: news
