Alan Goforth is a freelance writer in suburban Kansas City. In addition to freelancing for several publications, he has written a dozen books about sports and other topics.
Ford Motor Co., which paid $500 million in premiums to BCBS, alleges it was "overcharged" for health insurance in a new lawsuit that's related to the $2.7 billion antitrust settlement that BCBS and member companies reached in 2020.
The Senate has voted to repeal Biden's student debt relief plan, although the president has said he will veto the legislation if it reaches his desk. If so, the Supreme Court will have the final decision this month.
For the first time, scientists say they've identified 12 distinct symptoms of the post-pandemic era disease, after examining nearly 10,000 Americans in a 4-year study published in JAMA.
The U.S. health care system is not meeting people's needs, says the American Academy of Physician Associates: 56% of patients said they wait over a week to get an appointment, while 49% say providers don't always listen to them.
The class action lawsuit filed six years ago against the drugmaker, which alleged systematic overpricing, will set up a $13.5 million settlement fund for those who pay out of pocket.
The pandemic shined a light on the impact mental health issues are having in the workplace – and the Department of Labor has taken notice with new resources, tools and tips for employers, as well as what's required by law.