A new federal law, the "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA), is poised to deliver a staggering financial blow to the Duke University Health System (DUHS), threatening to unravel years of progress in expanding healthcare access across North Carolina. Through sweeping changes to Medicaid funding and
For countless American families searching for a reprieve from the crushing weight of health insurance premiums, the promise of an affordable, faith-based alternative can seem like a long-awaited answer to their financial prayers. Health care sharing ministries have positioned themselves as a
The term "supply chain" was once a piece of business jargon that rarely entered the public consciousness, but in 2026, its fractures are being felt directly in the household budgets of millions of Americans. Widespread inventory volatility, a consequence of geopolitical tensions, persistent raw
In a move that sent shockwaves through its public health infrastructure, Dallas County initiated a federal lawsuit on December 5 against the Trump administration, challenging a decision that threatens to dismantle years of progress in community health and emergency preparedness. The lawsuit, filed
The sudden appearance of a medical bill for services rendered nearly two years prior is a bewildering and financially jarring experience that underscores a significant flaw within the American healthcare system. These delayed charges, often termed "ghost bills," can emerge long after a patient
Navigating the annual ordeal of selecting a health insurance plan has long been a source of profound stress for consumers, forcing them to decipher complex jargon and weigh trade-offs that carry immense financial and medical weight. A new generation of artificial intelligence is now poised to
