While it can sometimes seem like shopping for health insurance is about as easy as getting across the Twin Cities during rush hour, it’s important to know both your options... read more →
That variance is reflected in huge disparities in health care spending. In 2016, the top 5% of US health spenders accounted for 50% of total spending, or about $50 000 per person.... read more →
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 requires most U.S. adults to purchase health insurance. Health insurance is important because it can cover the costs of an unexpected accident, illness, or any routine medical... read more →
A study from the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing reports that annual health care costs for users of electronic cigarettes were $2,024 more per person than for those who... read more →
These days, all it takes is one surprise medical bill to send a patient into bankruptcy. The United States' health care system operates differently from many others in the world with... read more →
If you're buying health insurance outside a job-based plan, you're in luck this fall. After years of cutbacks and — some say sabotage — of the Affordable Care Act during... read more →
You may have just arrived in the US as a recent immigrant, temporary worker on a work visa (H1B, L1, etc.), or an international student. As a US Newcomer, understanding... read more →
When President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010, one key component of the landmark healthcare law was the “individual mandate.” The individual mandate required almost all... read more →
The City of St. Joseph is changing its benefits package to decrease the cost of a family health plan for employees by about $800 a month. Jimmy Williams, a local... read more →
This chart collection explores recently released National Health Expenditure (NHE) data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These data offer insights into changes in health spending over time... read more →