The No Surprises Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2022, is intended to shield consumers from the financial hardships caused by unreasonably high healthcare expenses. The law specifically addresses the long-standing practice in which out-of-network medical providers, ranging from doctors to air ambulance...
To better understand the effects of discrimination on an LGBTQ person’s health and wellbeing, the Center for American Progress, in conjunction with the nonpartisan research group NORC at the University of Chicago, conducted a comprehensive survey of LGBTQ Americans. Overall, this study finds that many LGBTQ...
Insulin, a life-saving drug that is typically taken daily by millions of Americans living with diabetes, has grown more expensive in recent years. While this trend has caused many patients to ration or discontinue their medication, some lawmakers are working to make the cost of...
Medical debt can damage the credit ratings of any consumer. However, research indicates that medical debit is less predictive of a person’s ability to repay than other kinds of loans. To help provide relief to Americans who are dealing with the negative consequences of past-due...
Worry, fear, sadness and exhaustion are expected emotional responses to a global crisis such as the pandemic. However, the mental health impacts associated with reopening should also be taken very seriously. Why do so many people feel nervous and fearful about returning to in-person interactions? According...