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The Healthcare System: A Battle Against Denial

December 14, 2024

Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson had a chilling effect on those who have debated the status of healthcare in this country. Most would acknowledge that our system is often fraught with challenges. The lack of empathy regarding Thompson’s death, on social media, highlighted one of the […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Michelle Bryant, Say Something Real

Nation Celebrates 14th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

March 30, 2024

By Karen Stokes Fourteen years ago, on March 23, 2010, former President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, the landmark bill that is sometimes referred to as ‘Obamacare’. This comprehensive healthcare reform law expanded healthcare to millions and is one of the most important pieces of legislation since Medicare and Medicaid. “The […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Care Act, Biden-Harris Administration, Health Insurance, Joe Biden, Karen Stokes

President Biden Announces New Landmark Rule to Protect Americans who Purchase Short-Term Health Insurance Plans

March 30, 2024

By Karen Stokes On Wednesday, the Biden-Harris Administration took a major step to crack down on junk health insurance for American consumers. That’s why the Biden-Harris Administration is issuing a final rule that protects consumers from junk health insurance and makes sure Americans aren’t scammed into low-quality coverage that leaves consumers on the hook for […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Care Act, Biden-Harris Administration, Health Insurance, Karen Stokes, Short-Term Health Insurance

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To Help Patients Save Money, Congress Needs to Tackle the Middlemen in Health Care

January 28, 2023

By Sally C. Pipes As a Republican-controlled House of Representatives with a small majority opens for business in January, one member has especially big ideas for saving patients money on prescription drug costs — and the research to back it up. A year ago, Rep. James Comer (R-KY) released a comprehensive report on the role […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Health Care Middlemen, Health Insurance, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Prescription Drug Prices, Sally C. Pipes

Confused About Health Insurance? For Open Enrollment Period, you Need Someone Like Quentella Perry in Your Life

November 26, 2022

By Devin Blake This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. When it comes to health insurance, certainty can seem in short supply. Meet Quentella Perry, whose job with the nonprofit Covering Wisconsin involves helping people plow through […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Devin Blake, Health Insurance, Open Enrollment, Quentella Perry

COVID-19 Treatments No Longer Fully Waived by Private Insurers

February 5, 2022

By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Consumers could be in for a surprise when they see their coronavirus-related medical bills. Some insurers are no longer covering the full cost […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Covering Wisconsin, COVID-19, Health Insurance, Kimberly Turner, Matt Martinez

JoLanda Rogers Dedicates Her Life and Career to the Power of Healing

December 12, 2020

In a time where there are so many things that we don’t have a choice in, protecting your health is a choice. It’s something you can control,” she said.

Popular Interests In This Article: ACA Open Enrollment, Health Insurance, JoLanda Rogers, Kira J. Wills

Emani Taylor Stresses the Importance and Her Experience Getting Enrolled for 2021 Health Insurance

December 5, 2020

“Remind your family, remind your friends, and tell them to at least go find out what their options are.” Open Enrollment Ends December 15th.

Popular Interests In This Article: ACA Open Enrollment, Emani Taylor, Health Insurance, Kira J. Wills

Milwaukee Judge Advocates the Importance of Health Insurance

November 14, 2020

By Karen Stokes During a pandemic, disease spreads quickly and it is imperative to have insurance to cover high unexpected hospital costs. As the world grapples with coronavirus, the more people are realizing the benefits of having quality health insurance. Health insurance provides financial assistance for routine checkups and financial protection in case of a […]

Popular Interests In This Article: COVID-19, Derek Mosley, Health Insurance, Karen Stokes

It’s Open Enrollment Time!

November 16, 2019

Ascension Wisconsin Encourages our Community to Enroll in Health Insurance Beginning Nov. 1. Ascension Wisconsin encourages our community to enroll in health insurance beginning Nov. 1. Unfortunately, accidents and unexpected medical procedures do occur. Having a health insurance helps pay for some of those unforeseen costs and provides financial protection against ongoing large medical bills. Throughout the month […]

Popular Interests In This Article: ACA Open Enrollment, Ascension Wisconsin, Dr. Aishah Aslam, Dr. O'Rell Williams, Health Insurance, Julia Means

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