Insurance

Private insurance helps patients get care, but does not cover all costs, according to study by The Commonwealth Fund

Checks are due to start in October, and the administration has not said how it arrived at $500 or which years the disputed fees cover.

Emergency department self-pay visits rose from 5.5% to 7.6% of encounters, the steepest of four care settings tracked, while Medicaid's share declined across the board, according to Epic Research

The top news stories in medicine this week.

The top news stories in medicine this week.

The top news stories in medicine this week.

Two physicians and two health system executives got candid with Chief Healthcare Executive about denials, administrative burden and what AI is actually delivering.

AMA analysis points to trend that could lead to reductions in patient access over time.

A medical practice can carry insurance and still have a serious gap hiding in plain sight.

What patients know, use, and trust about their coverage.

Many physicians assume their health insurance follows them wherever they go. In reality, gaps can create significant financial and medical risks.

Why the GSI enrollment window closes the day residency ends

An analyst discusses lessons from the TRICARE health system and the case for cash-based care.

Health care accounted for 84% of total recoveries.

With the premium payment grace period ending in March 2026, a new survey finds most returning enrollees are already struggling to afford coverage.

How prioritizing primary care is key to healthier employees and lower costs

The Doctors Company and TDC Group CEO Richard Anderson, M.D., FACP, explains why artificial intelligence, nuclear verdicts and a fraying safety net are reshaping risk for physicians.

An explainer of the new initiative to lower costs for patients while reining in pharmaceutical makers, PBMs and insurance companies.

Gain peace of mind with a financial risk management tool for small businesses

New JAMA analysis tracks employer-sponsored insurance, wages and inflation from 1999 to 2024.

Ohio State researchers say the billionaire entrepreneur’s Cost Plus Drug Company exposes how insurance premiums and middlemen drive up the true cost of neurologic medications.

Tail coverage isn’t just for retirement: Here’s what every physician should know

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, now the law of the land, will bring change to U.S. health care.

Federal civil and criminal probes target diagnosis coding in Medicare Advantage plans as insurer launches internal review.

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announces changes to cut down on improper enrollments.