Insurance
How is technology changing talk therapy?
Online telehealth platforms took off during the pandemic. And now AI has entered the chat. Is in-person counseling a thing of the past?
Air Date: October 12, 2026
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The Fight to Save Rural Hospitals — and Access to Healthcare
A look at the growing healthcare crisis in rural America — and emerging solutions for bringing care to patients.
Air Date: October 2, 2026
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The Big Fix: Remaking American Healthcare
The United States spends more money on health care than any other country and still millions of Americans struggle to get care. How can we make a better healthcare system?
Air Date: February 24, 2026 12:00 pm
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U.S. House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
The bill now goes to the Senate, where pressure is building for a similar bipartisan compromise.
9 months ago
About 3 in 4 Pennsylvanians will still qualify for some tax credits, but the amounts will, on average, be smaller. Others face paying for plans at full price.
11 months ago
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Pa. approves higher ACA health insurance premiums for 2026, with some price hikes as high as 38%
Insurance regulators say Pennie customers will see premiums rise by 21% on average, which factors in the potential loss of federal premium tax credits, or health subsidies.
12 months ago
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New Jersey State Comptroller says George Norcross’ insurance firm violated public contracting laws
The report says Norcross’ company Conner Strong & Buckelew has improper ties with several Health Insurance Funds. Norcross and his allies deny wrongdoing.
1 year ago
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Rite Aid closures prompt Delaware to enact patient and pharmacy protections
The state’s Department of Insurance has made requirements for health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers.
1 year ago
More states requiring paid medical or sick leave
Separately, more states and cities also are requiring paid sick days, which give people time off to deal with short-term illnesses like the flu.
2 years ago
Independence Blue Cross CEO plans to retire by end of the year
There will be a new CEO of Independence Blue Cross next year as its leader expects to retire in December, the company announced.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania program helps overturn 50% of health insurance denials in first year, new data shows
The state’s Independent External Review program launched in January 2024 and took 517 appeals in its inaugural year.
2 years ago
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Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania score high for identity theft, says Wallethub report
WalletHub reported Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are vulnerable for identity theft and fraud in 2025, due to the rising number of data breaches.
2 years ago
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Americans are furious over health care. Is this an Occupy Wall Street moment?
The public outrage unleashed by the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO echoes the anti-banking fury after the financial crisis.
2 years ago
New Jersey comptroller stops Medicaid funding for the worst-rated nursing home in the state
N.J. Medicaid funding for the state’s lowest-rated nursing home is cut off. The N.J. state comptroller says the facility improperly collected millions and offered subpar care.
2 years ago
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Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs marketplace company is designed to help hospitals and health systems source generic drugs from manufacturers.
2 years ago
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