A new California rule tries to hold down your health care costs. Here’s how it works

A new California mandate limits health care cost increases. It charges hospitals, doctors and insurance plans with holding down prices. Read More

Nielsen’s input on ACA recognized in Obama Presidency Oral History

Now her work — and that of many others — on the Affordable Care Act, from advocacy to implementation, has been documented for posterity in the Obama Presidency Oral History ... for health care reforms ... Read More

This Date in UCSF History: National Health Insurance Ahead?

Originally authored by Dr. Philip R. Lee — a UCSF professor of social medicine and director of the Institute for Health Policy Studies — and published in Synapse on April 24, 1986. Read More

California Has Plan for Dramatic Health Care Change

The state has previously introduced laws that would bring universal health care to residents, but so far, none have been successful. Read More

Do cancer patients get enough time off work? Most struggle to balance finances, job duties

Younger cancer patients are more likely to struggle with medical bills, skip needed care due to cost, the American Cancer Society study said ... Read More

Hertel: Affordable Care Act rollback will affect care for many

For a generation, the ACA has helped more Michiganders access quality affordable health care. This landmark law has played a vital role in improving health, saving lives and giving hope to ... Read More

New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Doctors, hospitals and health insurance companies in California will be limited to annual price increases of 3% starting in 2029 under a new rule state regulators approved ... Read More

Opinion: Many reasons why young adults should refuse to let Republicans kill the Affordable Care Act

Wisconsin Medical School student, Samantha Crowley, shares the importance of protecting the Affordable Care Act by re-electing pro-healthcare candidates. Read More

Pritzker targets delays, denials in health insurance coverage with 'Healthcare Protection Act'

A study published in 2022 found racial inequities in coverage denials for cancer patients. Black patients were nearly three times as likely to be denied. Read More

How recruiting has shaped one president's approach to insurance

Fast forward to her role at IMA Financial Group - Roth’s unique approach has been shaped by her background in recruiting. Her perspective, rooted in metrics and quality, transformed her from one sales ... Read More

The Black Maternal Health Crisis Is Generations in the Making—Here's How

A long history of inequity led to the stark maternal healthcare disparities Black parents are facing but it doesn't have to remain this way. Read More

American history will be made today

Also in the news: The U.S. stressed commitment to defending Israel following ... A former American president will go on criminal trial for the first time in the nation's history on Monday. Donald ... Read More