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Most who sought billing help got some relief, but those who may struggle most are less likely to reach out.

The terms “climate change” and “global warming” are more familiar to people and also generate more concern about the planet’s warming.

Publicly insured individuals who are most likely to benefit from new diabetes and obesity drugs are less likely to get them than those with private insurance.

Climate change, health and food insecurity will be major focuses of a new initiative aimed at creating policies and communication that better fit people’s needs.

Most people see hospital-level care provided in a patient’s home as convenient, comfortable and effective.

Knowing the actual costs of dementia could help families plan their budgets and support needs, inform treatment and caregiving options, and shape health care policy.

The findings suggest that the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v Wade has had wider ramifications for women’s reproductive health than previously thought.

Schaeffer Center researchers detail how a competitive bidding structure – whereby plans compete on price and quality – would improve the MA program.

The Schaeffer Center study suggests that women with high-deductible health plans pay more out-of-pocket for maternity care when pregnancies span two calendar years, facing annual deductibles twice.

The study from the USC Schaeffer Center also found that 18% of hospitals could not be reached after three phone call attempts.