Are health care prices falling?
It seems like everything just gets more and more expensive. But are prices for medical care declining? Cutler et al....
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Raleigh non-profit turns houses into homes
In Wake County, North Carolina, more than 6,000 children lack a bed of their own. That translates to nearly one...
Pros and Cons of Travel Insurance
Travel can be a fantastic experience and an exciting way to see new cultures and meet new people. However, leaving...
July Research Roundup: What We’re Reading
New health policy research topped CHIR’s list of beach reads this July. For the latest monthly research roundup, we reviewed...
Two New Ways We’re Committed to Reducing Maternal Health Disparities
It’s my privilege to serve as Executive Director of Health Equity for Independence Blue Cross (Independence). I’m here to help...
Buy and Bust: Collapse of Private Equity-Backed Rural Hospitals Mired Employees in Medical Bills
Sarah Jane Tribble, Kaiser Health News The first unexpected bill arrived in December, just weeks before Tara Lovell’s husband of...
Key obstacle to reducing health disparities: measurement
One of President Biden’s top priorities is reducing health disparities. In fact, President Biden created...
The Importance of Updating Your Income Reported to Covered CA
The Covered California exchange provides health coverage solutions for many throughout the state, offering premium subsidies to help make the...
What growing up on a farm taught me about food security
To answer those questions, I met with local farmers, neighbors, and leaders, listening to the barriers they face. We talked...
2023 ICHRA Affordability Threshold
2023 ICHRA Affordability Rates are here. These are important in understanding what is considered an Affordable ICHRA for employees and...
