State workers could face another health premium hike, depending on Duke-Aetna contract fight

Top North Carolina officials are closely watching contract negotiations between Duke Health and health insurance company Aetna — which are now heating up, with barely a month left to salvage a deal — ... Read More

When hospitals and insurers fight, patients get caught in the middle

Amy Frank said it took 17 hours on the phone over nearly three weeks, bouncing between her insurer and her local hospital system, to make sure her plan would cover her husband's post-surgery care. Read More

Editorial: Health insurance cost spikes don't just affect patients

The budget of most Americans is a delicate balancing act. You know what you have coming in and what should be going out. A decrease on one side or an increase on the other can throw it out of whack. T ... Read More

How Medicaid cuts will hurt every hospital — including yours

Regardless of your political views, we can all agree that hospitals have to be solvent to stay open, write Anesu Karen Murambadoro and John Wixted. The Medicaid cuts included in the One Big Beautiful ... Read More

Your health insurance costs are rising at the highest level since 2010. Here's why.

Working-age Americans who get health insurance through their job will see largest health insurance rate hikes since 2010. Read More

Millions Face Skyrocketing Health Insurance Costs Unless Congress Extends Subsidies

Health insurance premiums are poised to skyrocket next year, especially if tax credits that made it more affordable expire. Read More

Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say

Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for it next year.Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the ... Read More

Employer health plans are set to face the biggest cost hike in 15 years

U.S. employer healthcare costs to see the biggest rise since 2010, leading to higher employee expenses next year, according to a recent survey. Read more here. Read More

Your health insurer is now out-of-network at nearby hospitals. What are your options?

If the insurer and health system fail to reach an agreement, patients lose access to trusted doctors or face significantly higher medical bills. Hospitals argue they need higher reimbursement rates to ... Read More

Pennsylvanians face higher health insurance costs as insurers propose 19% increase to 2026 premiums

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Health insurance may become more costly for some Pennsylvanians next year if premium ... Read More

Research exposes far-reaching toll of financial hardship on patients with cancer

When someone mentions the word "toxicity" in relation to cancer treatment, they're usually referring to the negative physical side effects and complications that can result from therapies like ... Read More