Americans spend more on health care than any other nation. Yet almost half can't afford care.

Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost. Read More

US Health Care Now Unaffordable for Nearly Half of Americans

"High prices are one of the biggest impediments to a healthy aging population and a prosperous economy," warns West Health. Read More

The Untapped Cost-Saving Power Of Mental Health Care Parity

A look into how the correlation between mental health and chronic disease provides an incentive for payers to adhere to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Read More

Nearly Half Of Americans Can’t Afford Health Care, Report Warns

The latest Healthcare Affordability Index highlights the struggles Americans face in paying for their medical needs. High Medicaid expenses for UnitedHealth, potential health cost savings from ... Read More

More Americans are struggling to pay for health care since 2022, Gallup study finds

In the post-pandemic age, many people ... the report. “In a relatively short time, many adults have gone from feeling confident they can cover their health costs to struggling to cover their medical ... Read More

Study Raises Alarms About 280,000 Seniors Losing Health Care

Around 280,000 Americans find themselves at risk after losing Medicaid because they must earn Medicare once they turn 65. Read More

Community Health Systems slims losses in Q2 but falls short of Wall Street projections

Community Health Systems fell short of Wall Street analysts' expectations in the second quarter, posting a $13 million loss. | Community Health Systems fell short of Wall Street analysts' expectations ... Read More

Minnesota mental health patients stay 25 hours longer than necessary in ER because of shortages

When patients in mental health crises get stuck in Minnesota's emergency rooms, they stay 25 hours longer on average than necessary — taking up hospital space as well as the time of doctors and nurses ... Read More

How health care quality varies by state

Free NPI Lookup dug into the 2023 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities report to analyze differences in quality of care between states. Read More

Outage for Microsoft Users Knocks Out Systems for Airlines and Hospitals in Chaotic Day

Airlines, banks and broadcasters were among the companies around the world reporting disruptions, citing technical issues. Read More

Biden campaign insists he’s ‘in this race’ despite mounting Democrat calls to drop out

“JD Vance, the poster child for Project 2025’s extremism, was unveiled as Trump’s running mate and, in becoming Trump’s vice presidential nominee, doubled down on a future of abortion bans, worse ... Read More

Best wines for the summer under £10 a bottle | Weekend Money

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