Personal health insurance

Watchdog: Nursing home deaths up 32% in 2020 amid pandemic
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Jun. 22, 2021 12:02 AM EDT

Democrats see springboard for health care in high court win
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Jun. 19, 2021 08:38 AM EDT
Bill would permanently expand telehealth services
Jun. 13, 2021 03:18 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A new bill in Washington would permanently expand telehealth services under Medicare and allow patients in rural areas without access to...

To curb drug prices, Democrats still seeking a balance
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Jun. 12, 2021 08:11 AM EDT
More than 100K Oklahomans sign up under Medicaid expansion
Jun. 11, 2021 04:41 PM EDT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — More than 100,000 Oklahomans have qualified for Medicaid since enrollment began this month under an expansion of the program that voters...

Colorado lawmakers map ambitious path to pandemic recovery
By James Anderson And Patty Nieberg Jun. 09, 2021 03:17 PM EDT
More than 50K Oklahomans sign up under Medicaid expansion
Jun. 04, 2021 03:56 PM EDT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — More than 51,700 Oklahomans have qualified for Medicaid since enrollment began this week under an expansion of the program that voters...

Feds take down Medicare scams that preyed on virus fears
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar May. 26, 2021 01:26 PM EDT
Senate takes on 'Colorado Option' health insurance bill
By James Anderson May. 25, 2021 04:37 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — Colorado state senators clashed over government control of health care pricing and affordability in their first debate Tuesday on a bill that...
Maine pols want more telehealth; COVID-19 decline continues
By Patrick Whittle May. 19, 2021 01:45 AM EDT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's U.S. senators are joining a push to make the use of telehealth easier as the country moves beyond the coronavirus pandemic.
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Medicare requires nursing homes to report COVID vaccinations
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar May. 11, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

Liz Weston: You may be entitled to free health insurance now
By Liz Weston Of Nerdwallet May. 10, 2021 06:56 AM EDT

AP-NORC poll: Government should help Americans age at home
By Emily Swanson And Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar May. 03, 2021 08:03 AM EDT
Phone scammers take advantage of Wyoming information breach
Apr. 30, 2021 04:01 PM EDT
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Telephone scammers are trying to take advantage of an accidental Wyoming Department of Health data release affecting over a quarter of...
Inslee signs measure addressing health provider PPE costs
Apr. 16, 2021 03:01 PM EDT
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Health benefit plans would have to reimburse health care providers a set amount for personal protective equipment for the duration of the...
Editorial Roundup: Michigan
By The Associated Press Apr. 05, 2021 09:00 AM EDT
Traverse City Record-Eagle. April 4, 2021.
Editorial: Fixing PFAS notification problems shouldn’t take discussion
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Millennial Money: Prepare for COVID medical bills this year
By Amrita Jayakumar Of Nerdwallet Mar. 30, 2021 06:55 AM EDT

Lawmakers: Require nursing homes to disclose vaccine data
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Mar. 25, 2021 12:27 AM EDT

Colorado lawmakers unveil public-run health insurance bill
By James Anderson Mar. 18, 2021 03:33 PM EDT