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Why People Are Still Avoiding the Doctor (It’s Not the Virus)

Henry Kotula

While the survey didn’t ask people why they were putting off care, there is ample evidence that medical bills can be a powerful deterrent. “We She said she would dread “a fight with the insurance company if you don’t meet their guidelines.”.

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When Household Economics Blur with Health, Technology and Trust – Health Populi’s 2023 TrendCast

Health Populi

Financial health will continue to blur into physical and emotional well-being in 2023. More families face difficulty paying all of their, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wrote in their December 2022 look into Making Ends Meet in 2022. This program will be implemented starting on January 1, 2023.

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This Is One Anxiety We Should Eliminate for the Coronavirus Outbreak

Henry Kotula

A patient can do everything right and still face substantial surprise medical bills. In his recent Oval Office speech, President Trump pledged that Americans won’t receive surprise bills for their coronavirus testing. But insurance companies aren’t the ones sending surprise bills. But it was an empty promise.

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Five Healthcare Industry Changes to Watch in 2020

Henry Kotula

A growing volume of outpatient care will be provided in ambulatory surgery centers, primary care clinics, retail clinics, urgent care centers, nurse managed health centers, imaging facilities, emergency departments, retail clinics, and patients’ homes. Consolidation will continue industry wide.