Bill of the Month
Savvy Patient Fought for the Price She Was Quoted − And Didn’t Give Up
A California woman thought the discount on her coinsurance before an operation sounded too good to be true. Turns out, she was right.
'Where It Hurts' Podcast
‘No Mercy’ Chapter 5: With Rural Hospital Gone, Cancer Care Means a Daylong Trek
The hunt for good cancer treatment often means miles on the road, time spent waiting and exhaustion from treatment and transit. “The further you have to travel to get care, the less likely that you are going to take that effort to do that,” said Boban Mathew, an oncologist in southeastern Kansas.
Asking Never Hurts
Telemedicine or In-Person Visit? Pros and Cons
The volume of virtual medical appointments has exploded during the pandemic as patients and doctors have sought to avoid infection through in-person visits.
HealthBent
If Trump Wins, Don’t Hold Your Breath Waiting for That ACA Replacement Plan
The administration seeks to have the Supreme Court overturn the federal health law but has not explained how it would ensure Americans’ health care coverage.
Elections
For People With Visual Impairments, Truly Secret Ballots Are Elusive
Voters in several states who live with visual impairments must rely on family and friends to fill out their mail-in or absentee paper ballots, compromising their privacy. More states are relying on mail-in and absentee voting to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
COVID Spikes Exacerbate Health Worker Shortages in Rocky Mountains, Great Plains
North Carolina Treasurer Took On the Hospitals. Now He’s Paying Political Price.
Colorado Initiative Would Further Limit Access in Middle America’s ‘Abortion Desert’
Verily’s COVID Testing Program Halted in San Francisco and Oakland
Florida Fails to Attract Bidders for Canada Drug Importation Program
Déjà Vu for California Voters on Dialysis
In Tamer Debate, Trump and Biden Clash (Again) on President's Pandemic Response
Arguing to Undo the ACA. Harming Medicare. Do They Go Hand in Hand?
Did Trump Confuse the Public Option With 'Medicare for All'?
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