Some 154 million people in the United States get health care through their employer — and for many, their costs are about to go way up.
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Who can get a COVID vaccination in Rhode Island?
Rhode Islanders looking to get their updated COVID vaccinations are often left with more questions than answers. And some people may find it harder to get the shot. The Public’s Radio morning host Luis Hernandez spoke with health reporter Lynn Arditi about what we know right now about getting COVID shots in Rhode Island. Interview […]
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‘Bill of the Month’: The series that dissects and slashes medical bills
Since 2018, readers and listeners sent KFF Health News-NPR’s “Bill of the Month” thousands of questionable bills. Our crowdsourced investigation paved the way for landmark legislation and highlighted cost-saving strategies for all patients
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Insurers can restrict mental health care. What laws protect patients in your state?
It can be really hard to get mental health care in the U.S. Even if you find a therapist in network, your insurer can refuse to cover the prescribed treatment. Here are the laws protecting patients.
