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Consolidation in health care causes higher prices and worse care. As hospital systems crowd out competition, they negotiate with insurers to set their own prices, operating without transparency. Is this patient-first or profit-first?
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The Problem Is the Hospitals – DC Journal - InsideSources
Every American feels the sting of rising healthcare costs, be it in their paycheck deductions or rising medical sticker prices. Insurers make easy
https://dcjournal.com/the-problem-is-the-hospitals/
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In Wisconsin, hospital costs are rising three times faster than incomes. This disparity between earnings and prices drastically reduces affordability and availability.
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Hospital costs in Wisconsin rising faster than incomes, report finds
MADISON (WKOW) -- The Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has released a new report from its Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy.
https://www.wkow.com/news/hospital-costs-in-wisconsin-rising-faster-than-incomes-report-finds/article_dfeb8b52-b907-4462-9f25-81f7f49c70b7.html
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Since 2010, Virginia hospitals brought 1.15 MILLION lawsuits against patients, generating 400,000+ garnishments for medical debts. Aggressive debt collection practices ruin lives.
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Medical Debt Ecosystem Report — PatientRightsAdvocate.org
PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA), along with George Washington University Law School and Stanford University’s Clinical Excellence Research Center released a new academic report analyzing 15 years of…
https://www.patientrightsadvocate.org/medical-debt-ecosystem-report
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Insurance red tape is a big, unnecessary burden on rural hospitals. Rural hospitals already navigate workforce shortages and rising supply costs; delayed insurance payouts exacerbate the problem.
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Insurers are choking rural hospitals and undermining healthcare access
Patients who pay premiums deserve coverage they can use. Providers who deliver care deserve a predictable and intelligible reimbursement process.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4511653/insurers-choke-rural-hospitals-undermining-healthcare-access/
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Prior authorization requirements delay patient care, needlessly worsening health conditions and costing lives.
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After man's death following insurance denials, West Virginia tackles prior authorization
On Tuesday, the state's Republican governor signed a bill that aims to curb the harms of insurance denials.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/mans-death-insurance-denials-west-virginia-tackles-prior-authorization-rcna265540
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Retirement accounts drained and families’ having to choose between surgery or a new roof – these are symptoms of a broken health care system
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When health insurance costs $2,500 per month, families make tough choices
A self-employed couple already had to dip into retirement savings for health costs. Now, they are skipping vacations and canceling streaming to afford health insurance.
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5735666
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Wyoming is the 8th worst state for affordable health care. 20% of residents carry high medical debt. ALL states need common sense reform to reduce consumer burdens.
#HospitalFail
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Study: Wyoming rated in top 10 highest health care costs - Powell Tribune
Wyoming has been rated the eighth worst state for health care costs in the United States according to a new study. Health care expenses vary dramatically depending on where people live. While …
https://powelltribune.com/stories/study-wyoming-rated-in-top-10-highest-health-care-costs,173824
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Private equity’s involvement in health care hurts consumers.
www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/nyu-...
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We teamed up with 5 top creators to break down how health insurers exploit loopholes to boost profits—at patients’ expense. Watch & share their videos 👇
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CQC was back on Capitol Hill this week sharing news-documented patient experiences with the Energy & Commerce Committee that illustrate how major hospital systems' practices have led to devastating financial hardship and compromised outcomes.
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Happening Now: The Energy & Commerce Committee is grilling top executives representing the hospital industry. With many Americans living the consequences of predatory hospital practices, lawmakers must hold executives accountable. Watch ⤵️
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Hearing on "Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the U.S. Provider Landscape"
The Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce will hold a hearing on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. (EDT) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office…
https://democrats-energycommerce.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/hearing-lowering-health-care-costs-all-americans-examination-us
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Idaho is taking a step towards transparency in health care. It’s “no longer a partisan issue. It is a kitchen-table issue.”
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Guest commentary: Bill would require transparency in maternity-care pricing
Idaho lawmakers have an opportunity this session to take a meaningful step toward restoring sanity to health care pricing.
https://www.idahopress.com/opinion/guest_opinions/guest-commentary-bill-would-require-transparency-in-maternity-care-pricing/article_4948eacd-fa3f-467a-8307-df93412db788.html
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Affordability is Americans’ top health care concern. The numbers do not lie: Almost 25% of Americans have incurred unaffordable medical costs over the last 4 years.
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Health care costs are worse than you think
“When you fully understand the situation, it is worse than you think,” Barry Commoner, a pioneering environmentalist, quipped 50 years ago. Today, it’s applicable to policy wonks’ depictions of…
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2026/mar/09/health-care-costs-are-worse-than-you-think/
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“In our country, we really elevate free market health care and we allow contracting norms to kind of rule health care. That works great for the big parties at stake, the hospital systems and the insurance companies, but it doesn't work for patients.”
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Mt. Sinai doctors clash: 'It's always about money.'
A contract dispute between the insurer and health care providers drags on.
https://gothamist.com/news/anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield-mt-sinai-doctors-clash-its-always-about-money
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A new bill would effectively ban wage garnishment for all medical debt, put a cap on patient payment plans, and more.
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Why A Proposed Colorado Law May Ban The Practice Of Garnishing Patients’ Paychecks To Repay Medical Debt - Credit and Collection News
Source: site Colorado lawmakers are advancing HB26-1267 largely because wage garnishment for medical debt is seen as worsening financial hardship for lower‑income patients without meaningfully…
https://www.creditandcollectionnews.com/why-a-proposed-colorado-law-may-ban-the-practice-of-garnishing-patients-paychecks-to-repay-medical-debt/
about 2 months ago
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Insurers found a way to rig Medicare Advantage so that they can raise premiums, costing America’s seniors an extra $13.4 billion last years alone.
www.wsj.com/health/healt...
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https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/seniors-paid-billions-in-extra-premiums-due-to-alleged-medicare-overpayments-d41f5d79?mod=hp_lead_pos10
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This week we launched our latest round of hospital scorecards. Every state earned an “F” for putting profits over patients.
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Read your state’s scorecard here:
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#HospitalFail | Consumers for Quality Care
Consumers for Quality Care’s (CQC) Nonprofit Hospital Scorecards call out alarming trends that highlight how nonprofit hospitals use aggressive and
https://consumers4qualitycare.org/scorecards/
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Prior authorization regularly creates delays and unnecessary back-and-forth between patients and doctors. This NPR podcast shares tips on how to make this process as smooth and easy as possible ⤵️
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Health insurance hell: Why do I need a prior authorization? : Life Kit
Some medical procedures and treatments require prior authorization from your health insurance company, meaning you'll need pre-approval before you can receive care. This episode, health care reporter…
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/10/nx-s1-5707594/health-insurance-hell-why-do-i-need-a-prior-authorization
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A new bill in Maine would cap hospital charges to private payers at 200% of Medicare reimbursement. This could help slow rising health care premiums. It’s overdue.
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To stem rising health insurance premiums, Maine proposal would cap hospital prices
In response to these rising costs, the Maine legislature is considering a bill, LD 2196, that focuses on what hospitals charge for treatments.
https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2026-02-12/to-stem-rising-health-insurance-premiums-maine-proposal-would-cap-hospital-prices
about 2 months ago
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There’s an ongoing fight between drug companies and insurers over skyrocketing drug costs. Patients are getting caught in the middle – when a CA man’s copay card ran out early, he was left to cover the significant costs of his psoriatic arthritis prescription.
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He Needs an Expensive Drug. A Copay Card Helped — Until It Didn’t. - KFF Health News
Diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, a California man was prescribed a drug that costs thousands of dollars a month. He said he was reassured that the drugmaker’s copay card would cover his share,…
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/expensive-drug-copay-card-discount-bill-of-the-month-february-2026/
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A new Massachusetts bill aims to ban the sale of medical debt, cut max interest from 12% to 3%, and prohibit medical bills from harming credit scores. This is a step in the right direction to protect families from these crushing costs.
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New bill seeks to ban sale of medical debt, prohibit impact to credit scores in Massachusetts
A new bill being introduced in the Massachusetts seeks to ban the sale of medical debt to debt collectors and stop it from impacting people's credit reports.
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/massachusetts-medical-debt-bill/
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Nearly 3 million people are looking for an alternatives to their Medicare Advantage plans. Forced disenrollment has jumped from less than 1% to nearly 10%, with rural areas seeing disruptions at about twice the rate of urban ones.
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Idahoans among millions of US Medicare Advantage enrollees forced to switch plans, study finds
Nearly 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees, including many in Idaho, must switch plans in 2026 due to insurer market exits and reduced options, a JAMA study shows.
https://idahobusinessreview.com/2026/02/19/idahoans-among-millions-of-us-medicare-advantage-enrollees-forced-to-switch-plans-study-finds/
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Washington’s health care market is shrinking fast. Enrollment in coverage fell statewide, and these declining numbers will drive premiums even higher.
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https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/state/washington/article314801979.html
2 months ago
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1/3 of Americans say prior authorization is not only a major burden, but the single biggest burden to accessing care. Other delays and denials make the list of burdens as well, with 2/3 of adults calling them a major problem.
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One-third of insured adults say prior auth 'major burden' in accessing care: KFF - Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News
Prior authorization ranks as the single biggest burden insured Americans face when navigating the healthcare system, according to a KFF Health Tracking Poll published Feb. 2. The poll was conducted…
https://www.beckerspayer.com/research-analysis/one-third-of-insured-adults-say-prior-auth-major-burden-in-accessing-care-kff/
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A new proposal from CMS could save the government billions of dollars by cracking down on hospital fraud.
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CMS Takes Aim at Medicare Advantage Fraud
CMS’s proposed crackdown on Medicare Advantage upcoding could save billions and mark a turning point in the fight against insurer fraud.
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2026/02/03/cms-medicare-advantage-fraud-crackdown/
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In AL, health insurance costs for state employees have increased almost 50% in two years. Now these costs are crowding out other budget priorities, like education. It goes to show how far-reaching the consequences of rising health care costs can be.
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Rising health insurance costs dominate Alabama education budget hearings
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Lawmakers once again confronted the growing cost of state employee health insurance during Monday’s education budget hearings, as officials w
https://abc3340.com/news/alabama-legislature/rising-health-insurance-costs-dominate-alabama-education-budget-hearings
3 months ago
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Rising ACA premiums are forcing Americans to choose between paying more for the same coverage, paying a substantial amount for bare-bones junk insurance, or risking their health by foregoing coverage altogether. These are choices no one should have to make.
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When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/health-insurance-costs-aca-premiums-families/
3 months ago
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Michigan lawmakers proposed two bills to change how hospitals handle unpaid medical bills. If passed, the legislation would prevent “extraordinary collection actions,” limit interest on medical debt, & restrict the use of exploitative late fees.
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Michigan Lawmakers Move to Limit Medical Debt Collection
LANSING, MI (WOWO) Michigan lawmakers are considering a bipartisan package of bills designed to limit how hospitals and medical debt collectors can pursue unpaid bills. The legislation, Senate Bills…
https://wowo.com/michigan-lawmakers-move-to-limit-medical-debt-collection/
3 months ago
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Facility fees from hospitals can range from $50 to over $1k. Consumers shouldn’t have to pay fees for hospitals they never stepped foot in.
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
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Are facility fees raising your medical bill? Some patients get charged twice
People who visit hospital-owned clinics might get charged extra fees for routine care from doctor, clinics.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/02/01/facility-fee-meaning-medical-bills/88377401007/
3 months ago
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Thousands of Maryland families are abandoning comprehensive health coverage for bare bones plans with sky-high deductibles. It's the only way they can afford to stay insured, even if what they have is insurance in name only.
www.capitalgazette.com/2026/01/30/m...
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One in 3 Maryland families skipped or delayed needed medical care in 2025, poll finds
Rising health care costs led one in three Maryland families to delay or skip necessary medical care last year, while 70% said their costs have gone up. Another 23% said they have unpaid medical deb…
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2026/01/30/md-families-skip-medical-care/
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Hospitals can no longer put liens on Indiana residents' homes to collect debt on unpaid medical bills, thanks to bipartisan legislation that proves protecting patients from crushing debt is possible. Every state should follow Indiana's lead.
www.wthr.com/article/news...
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Indiana Senate passes bill dealing with medical debt
Under the bill, liens can't be put on people's homes to collect an unpaid medical bill. It also caps how much someone's wages can be garnished to cover medical debt.
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana-senate-passes-bill-dealing-with-medical-debt-politics-statehouse/531-3e71d81d-5a23-4e79-a7c0-9f8e4ae39024
3 months ago
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A Louisville woman’s denied cancer medication was brought to light in a House hearing. Lawmakers are calling for accountability on how insurance and PBM denials put patients’ lives at risk. Patients deserve better.
www.wdrb.com/news/louisvi...
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Louisville woman’s denied cancer medication highlighted in congressional hearing
Some of the nation's top health care insurance executives were questioned on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers putting them in the hot seat over rising costs.
https://www.wdrb.com/news/louisville-woman-s-denied-cancer-medication-highlighted-in-congressional-hearing/article_dc0e393b-62c9-4347-83ec-c4994f491f3d.html
3 months ago
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North Carolina just erased $6.5 billion in medical debt for over 2 million people, and it cost the state exactly $0. That’s what happens when hospitals and policymakers prioritize patients over profit. Other states should be next.
www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...
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A free program erased medical debt for millions of North Carolina residents
In North Carolina, 2.5 million people had their medical debt forgiven thanks to a special program that didn't cost the state a dime.
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/14/nx-s1-5646639/a-free-program-erased-medical-debt-for-millions-of-north-carolina-residents
3 months ago
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NYT collected 300+ stories from people struggling with health care costs. Retirement accounts drained. Healthy people dropping coverage entirely. Working families choosing between insurance and survival. This is what happens when the system fails us.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/o...
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Opinion | We Asked 300 People About Health Care Costs. The Numbers Are Shocking.
We heard from 300 people about what they are paying in health insurance premiums after Affordable Care Act subsidies expired.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/opinion/health-insurance-obamacare-subsidies-america.html
3 months ago
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Farmers are facing impossible choices after ACA subsidies expired: Work the land uninsured or leave farming behind for a job with benefits. Americans who feed our country shouldn't have to risk their health to do it.
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Farmers Now Owe a Lot More for Health Insurance - KFF Health News
More than a quarter of the agricultural workforce purchases health insurance through the individual marketplace, a much larger share than the overall percentage of U.S. adults. After a tough year for…
https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/farmers-health-insurance-costs-aca-obamacare-subsidies/
3 months ago
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Insured moms are leaving the hospital with thousands in debt after giving birth. Americans shouldn't have to worry about medical bills in what should be one of life's most joyful moments. Affordable coverage is a necessity.
www.fastcompany.com/91478636/thi...
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https://www.fastcompany.com/91478636/this-common-medical-event-leaves-women-in-debt
3 months ago
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One Floridian's health insurance premium nearly tripled overnight when ACA subsidies lapsed. She's one of 4.4 million Floridians navigating impossible choices in the marketplace. Affordable coverage isn't a luxury; it's a necessity.
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Florida's ACA enrollment drops after loss of subsidies
Fewer people in Florida enrolled in the marketplace this year than last year, a drop of about 261,000 people.
https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/01/22/florida-aca-enrollment-drops-subsidies-trump
3 months ago
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This column from NYT paints the picture that Medicaid cuts have created, and it’s a bleak one.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/o...
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Opinion | Trump’s Cuts Are About to Make Health Care Even Worse
With Trump’s health care cuts, I traveled to Ohio, Mississippi and Alabama — and encountered devastated families bracing for even more difficult challenges.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/opinion/health-care-medicaid-cuts.html
4 months ago
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The expiration of ACA health care subsidies means steep increases in premiums. As 2026 picks up, these mind-bending increases are going to be more real than ever.
www.latimes.com/business/sto...
4 months ago
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Consumers for Quality Care believes that health care is a right and therefore affordable health coverage is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Read our statement on the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies. ⤵️
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Consumers for Quality Care Statement on the Expiration of Enhanced Affordable Care Act Subsidies | Consumers for Quality Care
WASHINGTON – Consumers for Quality Care (CQC) released the following statement from Board Member, Donna M. Christensen, former U.S. Representative and
https://consumers4qualitycare.org/press/2026/01/06/consumers-for-quality-care-statement-on-the-expiration-of-enhanced-affordable-care-act-subsidies/
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As states debate caps stronger rules before medical debt goes to collections, policymakers are also watching the fallout from the vacated CFPB rule on credit reporting. The goal: protect patients from aggressive tactics while ensuring clear standards.
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Lawmakers Consider Restrictions On Medical Debt Collections - Credit and Collection News
Lawmakers are weighing new limits on how aggressively medical debt can be collected, including caps on garnishments and stricter rules before debts go to collections. This debate is happening…
https://www.creditandcollectionnews.com/lawmakers-consider-restrictions-on-medical-debt-collections/
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As enhanced ACA subsidies approach expiration, a bipartisan coalition has introduced the CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act to extend premium savings, increase oversight, and add reforms that will help keep coverage affordable for families.
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Bipartisan group of 38 House members unveils bill to curb rising ACA premiums - WRNJ Radio
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan coalition of 38 House members on Tuesday introduced the “CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act,” a proposal aimed at preventing sharp increases in Affordable…
https://wrnjradio.com/bipartisan-group-of-38-house-members-unveils-bill-to-curb-rising-aca-premiums/
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PatientRightsAdvocate.org
has launched a new Ohio Hospital Price Finder Tool, giving patients, employers, and caregivers a clearer look at hospital prices across the state. More transparency can help Ohioans make informed choices about their care.
ohiohospitalpricefinder.patientrightsadvocate.org
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PatientRightsAdvocate.org
PatientRightsAdvocate.org is a nonprofit fighting for systemwide healthcare price transparency. We seek to empower patients and consumers with actual, upfront prices, greatly reducing healthcare…
https://PatientRightsAdvocate.org
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Health care costs are rising, and even though employers partially cover premiums for workers, there’s still a cost - lower wages and fewer jobs. Read more:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/o...
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Opinion | $27,000 a Year for Health Insurance. How Can We Afford That?
The high cost of health care in America is suppressing wages, driving job losses and fueling inequality.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/opinion/health-care-aca-cost-insurance.html
4 months ago
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Insurers are publishing incomplete price transparency data and leaving Americans in the dark about how much they actually have to pay for care. Americans deserve honesty from their insurers. Read more:
www.beckerspayer.com/research-ana...
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Insurers not fully complying with price transparency rules: Study - Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News
Insurers are publishing incomplete price transparency data, with hospital inpatient information particularly sparse, according to a study published in the American Journal of Managed Care in…
https://www.beckerspayer.com/research-analysis/insurers-not-fully-complying-with-price-transparency-rules-study/
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Rising health care costs will be hard on everyone. Be sure to use your resources to stay informed of current price changes. ⤵️
www.kctv5.com/2025/12/12/a...
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ACA subsidies set to expire, leaving many facing higher insurance costs
ACA subsidies are set to expire, leaving many facing higher insurance costs.
https://www.kctv5.com/2025/12/12/aca-subsidies-set-expire-leaving-many-facing-higher-insurance-costs/
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Mississippi is exploring how to approach better care for women and children. Lawmakers are hoping to focus more on childcare programs and increasing resources for mental health and substance abuse. When Americans are healthy, the country benefits. Read more:
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Senate group vets ideas for how Mississippi should act on health of women, children and families
Advocates and state agency directors have pitched recommendations to Mississippi lawmakers on how to prioritize legislative funds for the health and well-being of women, children and families during…
https://apnews.com/article/mississippi-womens-health-child-care-general-news-962afda7199351045fc2a1d35fff4238
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The SUPPORT Act will help mothers and infants nationwide by strengthening recovery programs, streamlining training and education for physicians, and funding substance-use disorder professionals to serve the areas with the highest overdose rates.
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Senator Collins’ Substance Use and Mental Illness Provisions Signed into Law | U.S. Senator Susan Collins of Maine
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The President signed into law the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities...
https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/senator-collins-substance-use-and-mental-illness-provisions-signed-into-law
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Expanding access to doulas, particularly through Medicaid, will help narrow racial disparities in health and improve both infant and maternal mortality.
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Michigan tops doula goal in push to improve maternal and infant health
Michigan is rapidly expanding doula access after beginning to cover the service through its federally funded Medicaid program, a shift that health officials say will improve birth outcomes and…
https://apnews.com/article/michigan-access-to-health-care-pregnancy-and-childbirth-general-news-af63eee6a23e36132d02cf98811cb3f9
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Health insurance costs are going up. But Senator Husted’s proposed solution “consists mostly of raising costs or cutting benefits for low and middle-income consumers whose pay and insurance plans aren’t as good as his own.”
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/09/o...
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Ohio U.S. Sen. Jon Husted wants to "freeze" ACA insurance subsidies • Ohio Capital Journal
U.S. Sen Jon Husted wants to "freeze" insurance subsidies to nearly 600,000 Ohioans. That would increase their costs or cut eligibility.
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/12/09/ohio-u-s-sen-jon-husted-wants-to-freeze-aca-insurance-subsidies/
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