Updates

May 4

Advocate Spotlight: Judy Wilkins

Insured, stable and still struggling: Judy Wilkins’ healthcare reality check Judy Wilkins has spent a lifetime doing

Apr 16

With rising costs, many middle-aged Americans wait for care

With the expiration of tax credits that helped people buy health coverage through the Affordable Care Act, many

Apr 11

Yes, it’s OK to talk to your doctor about money

We know health care is expensive. And we know that many Americans don’t fill a prescription or they skip a

Apr 9

When it comes to cancer screenings, patients worry about costs as much as results

Many Americans skip routine cancer screenings because they are worried. Not just about what the tests might find, but

Mar 30

Advocate Spotlight: Joe Hooyboer

An expert in health care finances is still shocked to receive high hospital bill “It’s just monopoly money.” Joe

Mar 18

A glimmer of good news? Drug price reforms are beginning to help bring down costs for some

It’s still true that 1 in 4 adults in the United States struggles to afford prescription medications. High costs

Mar 15

Millions of Americans are skipping meals, cutting back on utilities to pay health care bills

A nationwide survey reveals the sacrifices millions of Americans are making to afford their health care expenses.

Feb 26

Why a federal Medicare Advantage funding proposal could mean fewer choices — and higher costs

A new federal funding proposal for Medicare is raising concerns about what it could mean for more than 35 million

Feb 12

Facility fees drive up the costs of routine health care

Imagine seeing your family doctor for a routine visit. Same doctor, same exam room you’ve been to dozens of

Feb 2

Advocate Spotlight: Robin Bochsler

After losing her husband suddenly, Oregon mom loses her insurance, too “I thought, Oh my God



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