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Here's who is hurt most as ACA premiums are set to skyrocket on Jan. 1

Congress is taking some action on the ACA. Here's where things stand for the people who rely on Obamacare health insurance.
- Selena Simmons-Duffin
HIPAA protects patient privacy, but some say it shuts out caregivers

The federal HIPAA law protects patient privacy, but some say it can shut out family members trying to help relatives who are experiencing mental health crises.
- Maxwell David Howard
HIPAA protects patient privacy, but some say it shuts out caregivers

The federal law known as HIPAA protects patient privacy — some advocates say it can also shut out family members trying to help relatives experiencing mental-health crises. A mother in Michigan faced that challenge as she struggled to get basic information about her son's care.
- Maxwell David Howard
Senate Democrats pitch plan to extend ACA subsidies, but it may not have enough votes

The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on a Democratic proposal to extend existing Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. But the plan is not expected to get the votes it needs to advance.
- A Martínez
Americans facing unaffordable healthcare costs if ACA subsidies end share concerns

Millions of Americans could see their healthcare costs skyrocket if the ACA subsidies aren't extended. NPR spoke with residents of New Jersey, Virginia and Georgia about their concerns.
- Hosts
As Congress fights over ACA subsidies, economist argues for expanding care

Craig Garthwaite, Director of the Program on Healthcare at Northwestern University and co-author of a new paper from the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, talks about reforms that could make healthcare cheaper and more efficient.
- Sarah Robbins
Industry groups say Medicare Advantage offers better care at lower costs, but critics call the plan risky

Today, Dec. 7, is the open enrollment deadline for millions of older adults who will decide between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Critics warn of risks in the latter.
- Macy Byars
What does the CDC's advisors' vote to overturn hepatitis B vaccines for infants mean?

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s efforts to overhaul how children get vaccines took a major step forward. An advisory committee voted to narrow hepatitis B immunization guidance for newborns.
- Eyder Peralta
Research finds nontraditional benefits may help retain young public health workers

New research from Columbia University suggests that nontraditional benefits, including flexible schedules and access to child care, may help keep public health workers under 35 on the job.
- Andrea Hsu
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI

Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
- Stephen Howie

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