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Platner will face Collins in November; U.S. House races pending

(The Center Square) - Graham Platner, a Maine oyster farmer, is projected to move forward in a general election for U.S. Senate against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Platner overcame a series of controversies to secure a lead in Maine’s ranked choice Democratic Senate primary. He was one of

Kennedy nutrition pledge lacks enforcement as health costs rise

(The Center Square) – The federal government is spending $5 million on a voluntary medical school nutrition initiative, but fewer than 40% of the nation's 202 accredited medical schools have signed on. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Education announced that 73 schools have

How does a medical expense reimbursement plan work with fully insured health plans?

How does a medical expense reimbursement plan work with fully insured health plans?

How does a medical expense reimbursement plan work with fully insured health plans? Rising healthcare costs are a challenge for both employers and employees. In 2023 alone, total healthcare spending reached $4.9 trillion in the United States. While a fully insured health plan can offer comprehensive coverage, it doesn’

Kiley, Wahab, Desmond hold onto leads in House districts

(The Center Square) – There are still 37 days left for counting ballots, but Democrat Aisha Wahab has a big lead in the race for California's Congressional District 14. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley, an independent who caucuses with Republicans, is holding on to a slight lead in

Cheaper, alternative health plans are having a moment, but critics urge caution

When Melanie Miller saw that her health insurance premium payment was set to nearly triple to $914 a month this year, she stopped shopping on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. The 59-year-old retired teacher, who recently moved from Ohio to Michigan, now pays $341 a month for a

PacificSource to end Montana insurance operations

PacificSource to end Montana insurance operations

PacificSource Health Plans, one of Montana’s three primary health insurance providers, will cease its Montana operations and exit the marketplace by the end of the year. “PacificSource is making difficult decisions to ensure we can continue fulfilling our mission and serving members for the long term amid growing pressures

PacificSource to end Montana insurance operations

PacificSource Health Plans, one of Montana’s three primary health insurance providers, will cease its Montana operations and exit the marketplace by the end of the year. “PacificSource is making difficult decisions to ensure we can continue fulfilling our mission and serving members for the long term amid growing pressures