Health Care

Colorado Medicaid program director resigns as state Senate prepares for ‘no confidence’ vote

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Colorado Medicaid program director resigns as state Senate prepares for 'no confidence' vote

The Colorado secretary of state’s office, which oversees the state’s Medicaid program, abruptly announced her resignation Monday as the state Senate prepares to consider a no-confidence motion against her. The Colorado Sun has obtained a resolution criticizing Kim Bimestefer, one of the longest-serving officials in Gov. Jared Polis’ cabinet. “We, the Colorado Senate, recognize that … Read more

How to solve Germany’s expensive healthcare system

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How to solve Germany's expensive healthcare system

A panel of experts on Monday presented a 66-point plan aimed at lowering the health insurance premiums that a growing number of Germans have to pay into the health insurance system. Germany’s health care system is one of the most expensive in the world, with state health insurance companies alone spending around 1 billion euros … Read more

She owed the insurance company a nickel and her insurance was terminated – KFF Health News

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Lorena Alvarado Hill is sitting on the edge of the couch. A mural can be seen on the wall behind her.

elizabeth rosenthal Last summer, Lorena Alvarado Hill received a series of unexpected medical bills. Hill, a teacher’s aide in Melbourne, Florida, is a single mother who works shifts at J.Crew on weekends so she can send her daughter to college. Hill’s mother, who lives with her, had an insurance plan through Health First. Hill had … Read more