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Vermont's health insurance market is under the microscope as Blue Cross Blue Shield's dominance raises pressing questions about competition and affordability.

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Vermont health insurers face scrutiny as Blue Cross Blue Shield dominates market share
Health insurers must balance premiums, claims, and regulations to maintain market competitiveness and solvency.
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January 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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The Maryland House of Delegates just passed 22 transformative bills, including major reforms in healthcare and childcare funding, setting the stage for a brighter future for residents.

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Maryland House passes 22 bills including healthcare and education reforms
The Maryland House approved 22 bills, including key health and education reforms.
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April 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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San Miguel County is grappling with a looming 28% hike in health insurance premiums while also securing over $114K for enhanced public safety measures.

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Delta County Commissioners Approve $114K Access Control Expansion Project
Commissioners award contract to Vericom for Delta County access control expansion.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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The UVM Health Network is pioneering a unified approach to healthcare in Vermont, tackling financial losses and striving for equitable care amidst rising costs and workforce shortages.

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UVM Health Network integrates care to tackle Vermont's healthcare challenges
UVM Health Network emphasizes collaboration to improve patient care and reduce costs in Vermont.
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February 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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The Alaska Senate Health and Social Services Committee just advanced a crucial resolution to fund a mobile crisis team in Anchorage, tackling mental health challenges head-on!

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Anchorage Senate Committee advances resolution for mobile crisis team funding
Senate Committee passes SCR 2 supporting Anchorage's mobile crisis team and funding initiatives.
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March 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Massachusetts lawmakers are taking urgent action to combat skyrocketing health care costs that are leaving families in distress—could a new bill be the answer to affordability issues?

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Massachusetts lawmakers push bill to enhance healthcare cost controls and transparency
New bill seeks to improve cost oversight and transparency to combat rising healthcare costs.
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June 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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North Dakota lawmakers are taking a stand to protect patients with rare disorders from crippling out-of-pocket costs by tackling controversial insurance practices!

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North Dakota lawmakers discuss co-payment assistance bill for rare disease patients
Committee examines bill banning insurance practices that undermine co-payment assistance for patients.
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February 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Colorado just passed groundbreaking legislation that paves the way for corporate tax credits to make health insurance more affordable!

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Colorado General Assembly enacts corporate tax credits to fund health insurance affordability
Legislation authorizes non-refundable corporate tax credits to enhance health insurance funding.
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August 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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City officials have successfully limited the rise in employee health insurance costs to just 3.5%, ensuring affordability for all!

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City Teams Negotiate 3.5% Increase in Health Insurance Costs for Employees
City officials successfully negotiate moderate insurance rate increase while exploring future options.
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August 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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A groundbreaking bill in North Dakota could revolutionize insulin affordability, but what are the hidden challenges that lie ahead?

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North Dakota Assembly introduces bill for insulin coverage improvements
Legislative Assembly mandates enhanced health insurance coverage for insulin drugs and supplies
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February 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Critical federal subsidies for health care in Pennsylvania are at risk, raising concerns about their impact on residents' insurance premiums and access to care.

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Health care advocate questions risks to federal subsidies for Commonwealth residents
Advocate raises concerns over jeopardized federal subsidies impacting health care in the Commonwealth.
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March 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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As Colorado lawmakers grapple with skyrocketing health insurance costs, nearly 7,000 Weld County residents face the threat of losing coverage—what's being done to avert this crisis?

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Senator Kirkmeyer urges Congress to address healthcare and spending issues for Weld County
Senator Kirkmeyer calls for Congressional action on rising healthcare costs impacting residents.
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August 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Connecticut's Senate committee is tackling the urgent threat of deceptive synthetic media in elections, with a bipartisan bill aimed at safeguarding voters from misinformation.

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Senate committee advances bill addressing deceptive media in elections and drug costs
Senate committee votes on bills concerning synthetic media and prescription drug costs.
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April 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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The Vermont House Appropriations Committee is grappling with a contentious medical debt bill that could reshape financial relief for residents amid a healthcare crisis.

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Vermont Senate debates medical debt bill amid healthcare system financial crisis
Senate discussions center on proposed medical debt bill's impact on healthcare affordability.
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March 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Vermont is reshaping its health care landscape with new affordability benchmarks and diverse advisory committees aimed at enhancing access and equity for all residents.

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Vermont House modifies health care delivery plan focusing on affordability and equity
House amends health care bill to include new measures for affordability and access in Vermont.
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May 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Vermont's healthcare leaders are facing a daunting challenge with $880 billion in federal cuts threatening essential Medicaid services and the stability of their healthcare system.

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Vermont health officials address $880 million Medicaid cuts and delivery system challenges
Officials discuss strategies to manage looming federal Medicaid cuts impacting Vermont's healthcare services.
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March 15, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Senator Bard's new bill seeks to unravel the tangled web of health care mandates in North Dakota, addressing the soaring costs and controversial step therapy practices that could be delaying patient care.

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Senator Bard proposes study of health care mandates in North Dakota
The committee discusses a bill aimed at studying health care mandates and costs.
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March 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Indiana just passed a groundbreaking law that bans co-pay accumulators, giving patients major relief on life-saving medications and ensuring that their discounts actually count toward their deductibles!

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Indiana passes law banning co-pay accumulators for life-saving and chronic pain drugs
Indiana legislation eliminates co-pay accumulators, benefiting patients with high drug costs.
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April 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Nevada's healthcare landscape is at a crossroads as rising premium costs threaten to make essential Medicaid plans unaffordable for seniors, igniting fierce debates among lawmakers and health advocates.

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Nevada Health Plans oppose Senate Bill 292 over premium increase concerns
Nevada Association of Health Plans raises concerns about SB 292's impact on Medicaid premiums.
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April 27, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Tennessee's new House Bill 1198 could revolutionize healthcare by making biosimilars more accessible, potentially slashing prescription drug costs for patients.

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Tennessee legislators pass biosimilar medicine access amendment to reduce drug costs
Tennessee General Assembly amends laws to enhance access to biosimilar medicines for cost savings.
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March 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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The Norwalk School District is taking bold steps to address the financial strain on employees caused by inflated insulin prices, with a class action lawsuit on the horizon!

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Board of Education to Engage Counsel for Insulin Pricing Lawsuits
Board authorizes superintendent to retain counsel for ongoing insulin pricing disputes.
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July 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Montana is taking bold steps toward healthcare affordability by exploring a reference-based pricing model that could reshape costs for consumers across the state.

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Montana explores reference based pricing strategies for healthcare affordability
Montana discusses implementing reference based pricing for broad healthcare market affordability.
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April 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Puerto Rico has taken a giant leap towards affordable healthcare by passing a groundbreaking measure to regulate medication pricing—could this be the change residents have been waiting for?

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Deputy President Méndez advocates for amended Pharmaceutical Pricing Bill in Assembly
Assembly members approve amended Pharmaceutical Pricing Bill following discussions and support from Democrats.
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June 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Freestone County officials are buzzing about the Curative healthcare plan, a groundbreaking option that promises lower costs and easier access to medical services for employees!

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City of Fairfield reviews Curative healthcare plan benefits and costs
Fairfield officials highlight Curative's advantages in pharmacy benefits and preventive care.
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August 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Americans need to understand that Republicans make everything more expensive to live in this country #HealthcareAffordability
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How health insurance changed from protecting patients to seeking profit
Health insurance began as a method of protecting patients and keeping hospitals afloat. Then it became a for-profit industry. An excerpt from An American Sickness.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM