Bill aims to strengthen direct healthcare model that cuts out insurance companies

Direct primary care uses a membership system rather than pay for service. Proponents say it fills a gap and provides a cheaper option for folks with high-deductible health insurance plans. Read More

Doctors moving away from insurance and opt for direct pay services

Doctors in Hampton Roads are embracing direct pay systems to cut costs and enhance patient care by eliminating insurance middlemen. Read More

Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies

There’s bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Paying for Direct Primary Care Arrangements With HSAs is Now Permitted – With Caveats

While proposed frequently in Congress over the past few years, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has succeeded in revising the rules governing health savings accounts (HSA) in key ways that allow ... Read More

Health Insurance Premiums Could Rise More Than 80% Next Year

The imminent expiration of COVID-era health care subsidies could see the insurance premium costs soar for millions of Americans. Read More

Providers warn rural community health care is at risk under cuts to Medicaid in federal budget

NOT BE ABLE TO SURVIVE THE FUNDING CHANGES THAT ARE COMING. HEALTH FIRST IN THE LAKES REGION IS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER PROVIDING CARE TO UNDERSERVED AND RURAL POPULATIONS. 30 TO 40% OF ... Read More

Rates could spike for those seeking health insurance through government marketplace

Georgia’s government marketplace is called Georgia Access. The state also offers Pathways to Coverage for those nearer the poverty level. The group KFF calculates that half a million Georgians could ... Read More