Insurance, Access & Costs

20+ min ago   (280+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WWAY) — The Trump administration announced Monday that $1.25 million in federal funding will be used to expand health care access for children in rural communities across North Carolina. The investment, provided through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, will support…...

12+ hour, 4+ min ago   (696+ words) Paying for medical care can strain families financially. But if your loved one needs ongoing rehabilitative care, specialized treatments, and medication, the costs can add up quickly. Unexpected health problems can add stress, too, if you’re not prepared. Thankfully, it’s…...

14+ hour, 17+ min ago   (246+ words) CHICAGO, IL — With Medicare Annual Enrollment approaching, The Pocket Protector, a licensed, independent Medicare comparison service, is offering consumers a new way to find and enroll in Medicare plans entirely online —without requiring a phone number or a sales call....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (400+ words) Over the past year, more than 200,000 Mississippians have left the Affordable Care Act marketplace as the cost of coverage has increased due to the expiration of the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits at the end of 2025. At the same time, insurers…...

14+ hour, 49+ min ago   (183+ words) As medical costs continue to rise, health plans are the only part of the system working to making healthcare more affordable. Join the next generation of health insurance provider leaders and grow your industry knowledge and leadership skills through a…...

15+ hour, 17+ min ago   (601+ words) CHICAGO, September 14, 2026--Nara Health, the AI-native Third Party Administration platform rebuilding health insurance from the ground up, today announced $14 million in total funding across a pre-seed and seed round led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Long Journey Ventures and…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1525+ words) Find the Right Plan U.S. News Health Hub About 167 million people ages 64 and younger get health insurance through their employer or a family member's employer, according to data from the Commonwealth Fund. The rest get it through Medicaid or the individual…...

4+ hour, 10+ min ago   (175+ words) More than a career exploration event, East Tennessee State University's Rural Youth Career Expo is designed to help rural middle school students envision themselves as the next generation of healthcare professionals serving communities across Appalachia. Hosted by the Quillen College…...

5+ hour, 14+ min ago   (688+ words) Louisiana Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein testifies before a state Senate committee. Credit: Nolan McKendry / The Center Square (The Center Square) — After federal auditors found nearly $200 million in improper payments for autism-related services in four states, Louisiana is increasing scrutiny of…...

23+ hour, 7+ min ago   (596+ words) Private Healthcare Australia has welcomed the Government's move to address excessive fees charged by specialist doctors with a range of potential measures including caps on fees and incentives to encourage more bulk billing. But PHA says the Government must go…...