Maybe we shouldn’t choose the death spiral
MINOT — In recent weeks I’ve been quoting North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread a lot, and for…
Doctor tripped up by $64K bill for ankle surgery and hospital stay
By Julie Appleby, KFF Health News Physician Lauren Hughes was heading to see patients at a clinic about…
UnitedHealth pays Optum physicians 17% more than outside providers
Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. UnitedHealth Group pays…
Major national health care provider files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The health care sector has seen a welcome slowdown in bankruptcy filings in 2025, with about one-third as…
Adam Schiff says he’s hopeful shutdown talks pick up with President Trump back in U.S.
Adam Schiff says he’s hopeful shutdown talks pick up with President Trump back in the U.S. | California…
Blue Cross’ new algorithm for health care costs infuriates doctors
With the help of a computer algorithm, Massachusetts’ biggest health insurer says it will scrutinize doctors who frequently…
How to survive financially after a lay off
How to survive a layoff and protect your finances As more Americans are losing their jobs, these tips…
Older, rural Coloradans face bigger health insurance price hikes
This year, Tami Butters and her husband paid about $500 per month for health insurance for both of…
Colorado doctor shocked by $64k bill for ankle surgery, overnight stay
By Julie Appleby, KFF Health News Physician Lauren Hughes was heading to see patients at a clinic about…
ACA open enrollment starts Nov. 1 as enhanced subsidies in limbo
The U.S. Capitol building, weeks into the continuing U.S. government shutdown, in Washington on Oct. 27, 2025. Kylie…
Why Californians should enroll in 2026 health insurance before the December deadline
Higher prices, less help and a government shutdown all hang over health insurance markets as shoppers start looking…
UnitedHealth shifts strategy with its massive physician network
Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. After assembling the…