Telehealth Use Is Surging But Patient Satisfaction With The Service Has Declined, New Study Finds

As the use of telehealth has become more widespread, consumer satisfaction has fallen, according to a recent survey.

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Ban On ‘Surprise’ Medical Bills On Track For Jan. 1 Rollout

The Biden administration on Thursday put final touches on consumer protections against so-called “surprise” medical bills. The ban on charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments is on track to take effect Jan. 1, officials said.

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Democrats Weigh Health Care Provisions In $3.5 Trillion Bill

Democratic leaders struggling to satisfy both progressive and moderate factions’ demands are still trying to resolve divisions over scaling back the expansive health care policy wish list in their $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package. A smattering of members in both chambers have concerns with key issues ranging from drug pricing to Medicare spending, while Democratic ...

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Health Insurance Stocks Surge In 2020-2021

There are many theories about what is (and what is not) a good indicator of a stock’s future growth (or decline). However, it is important to note that investment articles – for good reason – usually include an advisory about past performance not being a recommendation or guarantee of any future outcome or profit. Investing is a ...

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Vaccine Mandates Are Working In California. Here’s What The Numbers Show

California in August gave the state’s health care workers an ultimatum: Get vaccinated by Sept. 30 or submit to twice-weekly COVID-19 testing. So far, it appears to be working. Three major Sacramento-area health care systems say vaccination rates among employees are now higher than the general population. “It’s more than good, it’s very good,” said Dr. ...

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Limiting Medicare Benefits Deepens Rift Among Hill Democrats

Means-testing Medicare, a long-running controversy in health policy debates, is re-emerging as a major source of tension for Democrats seeking a path forward on their stalled social spending package. Centrist lawmakers are demanding that an expansion of the program to cover dental, vision and hearing care be limited to the poorest Americans, to pare the ...

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