Alzheimer Disease Biomarkers Expose Individuals to Long-Term Care Insurance Denial
Approximately 5.5 million Americans have Alzheimer disease or dementia.
Policy
More Non-Elderly Americans Uninsured in 2017 vs 2016
From 2016 to 2017, there was an increase in the number of uninsured non-elderly Americans.
Medicaid Expansion Linked to Gains in Insurance Coverage
Medicaid expansion was associated with gains in insurance among low-income adults with substance use disorders, but corresponding treatment gains were not seen.
Gains in Insurance Coverage Seen for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Adults
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults report continued problems affording care despite coverage gains offered by the Affordable Care Act.
Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Impact Many Enrollees
Medicaid work requirements will only impact a small proportion of persons and may only generate minimal savings.
Better Care Quality Needed for Universal Health Coverage
In order to achieve universal health coverage, stakeholders must focus on the quality of health services.
Virtual Assistants Not HIPAA Compliant
A lawyer recommends physicians should not bring Siri and Alexa to the office.
AMA Aims to Boost Affordability of ACA Marketplace Plans
The AMA House of Delegates has adopted policy to increase the number of people who obtain coverage through the ACA by making marketplace plans more affordable.
Hospitals Face $218B in Federal Payment Cuts From 2010 to 2028
Cumulative reductions in federal payments to hospitals from 2010 to 2028 are estimated to reach $218.2 billion.
White House Unveils Plan to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs
Proposals to lower prescription drug prices have been announced by President Trump.
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