Health

October 13, 2017 3:08 PM

Minnesota joins lawsuit over Trump health payments

Attorney General Lori Swanson says President Trump's decision to halt payments to health insurers violates federal law. It would also cut money for MinnesotaCare, the subsidized plan covering about 90,000 low- and moderate-income Minnesotans.

by Tim Pugmire and Mark Zdechlik

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October 13, 2017 12:40 PM

Loss of subsidies fuels Wisconsin health insurance hike

Wisconsin announced the 36 percent premium increase for the average plan on Thursday, fueled by the loss in subsidies that help cover deductibles and copayments for low-income consumers.

by Associated Press

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October 13, 2017 11:30 AM

Halt in subsidies for health insurers expected to drive up costs for middle class

The administration's move late Thursday was the second swipe that day at the insurance markets created by the Affordable Care Act.

by Alison Kodjak

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October 13, 2017 5:51 AM

Trump administration to end Obamacare subsidies for the poor

Despite repeated threats to end the cost-reduction payments, the White House had continued the subsidies while waiting for a lawsuit to move through the courts. Thursday's decision reverses that.

by Danielle Kurtzleben

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October 12, 2017 10:59 AM

Trump's health care end run reflects frustrations

Experts say consumers aren't likely to see major changes any time soon, although the White House is promising lower costs and more options.

by The Associated Press

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October 10, 2017 7:33 PM

Obese kids are a health problem worldwide

Globally, more children are still underweight rather than obese although the researchers think that will change by 2022 if trends continue.

by Associated Press

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October 10, 2017 6:03 PM

Trump says he'll sign order to expand health insurance options

Conservatives have long advocated for using association health plans to boost competition. But the result could be that healthy people pay less and sicker people are priced out of coverage.

by Alison Kodjak

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October 10, 2017 11:13 AM

Synthetic drug K2 overdoses spike to 90 in Twin Cities

No one has died, yet. But people are arriving at Hennepin County Medical Center highly agitated, sometimes violent, sometimes almost comatose. Doctors suspect a new form of K2 may be catching users by surprise.

by Tim Nelson

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October 9, 2017 1:53 PM

Melania Trump filling out her agenda

As she gets more comfortable, the first lady is putting her own stamp on the role.

by The Associated Press

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October 9, 2017 8:19 AM

The painful side of positive health care marketing

There are lots of "you can beat it" messages out there for cancer patients. For some, the positive spin feels insulting. The Food and Drug Administration doesn't regulate hospital ads.

by Sam Harnett

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