Ground Ambulances: The Last Gap in the No Surprises Act
Katie Moraida was just feet from the hospital when her baby decided it was time. Sitting in the front seat of her car, she gave birth as her husband pulled over in a panic.

Katie Moraida was just feet from the hospital when her baby decided it was time. Sitting in the front seat of her car, she gave birth as her husband pulled over in a panic.

By Abeer Malik In an ideal world, everyone has a “safety net” — a reliable layer of support that catches us when life’s challenges become overwhelming. For many Americans, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a crucial piece of that safety net, providing access to affordable health care, expanded coverage options, and support for…

Algorithms used in health care have the potential to improve health outcomes but are susceptible to racial bias.

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HHS should formally acknowledge that individuals have a legal right to enforce Section 1557 when they experience prohibited health care discrimination.
