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31 million Americans borrowed money for health care last year: Poll

The Hill

More than 31 million Americans borrowed money last year to pay for health care, a new survey found. Those Americans borrowed about $74 billion, despite most of them have some form of health insurance, the West Health-Gallup survey found. Most of the borrowers were ages 18-29, 30-39 and 40-49. percentage points.

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How the ACA changed health insurance for the better

Association of Health Care Journalists

health insurance system. Fifteen years ago, when Congress passed the ACA (officially the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ), journalists and consumers recognized that the law provided Americans with health insurance choices that were previously nonexistent. Cut the number of Americans without health insurance.

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Despite criticism, the ACA has helped more Americans access health insurance 

Association of Health Care Journalists

Many discussions about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) include a list of ways the law has failed to help Americans get more affordable and comprehensive health insurance. Whats left out, therefore, are all the ways the law has helped Americans get better coverage and improved health. This is the third story in a series.

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Medical costs, access top health concerns: Survey

The Hill

A survey released this week found that improving the affordability and access to health care is a top priority for Americans, with participants across party lines saying they see the federal government as having a key role in this issue. 2-15, 2024, with a sample size of 2,121 adults over the age of 18. The survey was conducted Dec.

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School of Public Health research hub will focus on health and aging trends among rural Americans

University of Minnesota School of Public Health

A research network housed at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) will continue its focus on the unique health challenges faced by rural populations, particularly those related… Continue reading →

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As AI advances in NC health care systems, state leaders call for oversight

NC Health News

By Emily Vespa Co-published with The Charlotte Ledger As North Carolinas health care systems increasingly expand their use of artificial intelligence, state leaders say they want to pioneer policy to regulate the rapidly evolving technology. Harnessing vast amounts of patient data can prompt privacy issues.

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Doctors, Nurses Press Ahead as Wildfires Strain Los Angeles’ Health Care

KFF Health News

The rapidly spreading wildfires that have transformed much of Los Angeles County into a raging hellscape are not only upending the lives of tens of thousands of residents and business owners, but also stressing the region’s hospitals, health clinics, first responders, and nursing homes. At least one medical clinic burned down.