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Patients deploy AI bots to battle health insurers that deny care using similar technology

The use of AI in health care is evolving in ways that require regulations, Pa. lawmakers say

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AI will soon have a say in approving or denying Medicare treatments

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Trump administration's answer to ballooning Obamacare premiums: Less generous coverage

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Health insurers vow to cover COVID-19 and flu shots, regardless of CDC panel's guidance

COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage

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As insurers struggle with weight-loss drug costs, some seek to wean patients off

Weight-loss Drugs Insurance

It's almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?

Flu Shots Insurance

Judge strikes down Trump rules in Obamacare contraception case, siding with NJ and Pa.

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Sorting out COVID vaccine confusion: New and conflicting federal policies raise questions

COVID-19 Shots

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Independence Health Group names Kelly Munson as its next CEO

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Fearing Medicaid coverage loss, some parents rush to vaccinate their kids

Medicaid Cuts Vaccines

In rush to satisfy Trump, GOP delivers blow to health industry

Medicaid Cuts GOP

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Health insurers commit to making prior authorizations easier and less common

Prior Authorization insurance

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The price you pay for an Obamacare plan could surge next year

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RFK Jr.'s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations

RFK Vaccine Committee

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Technology teacher recognized by Phillies, IBX for extraordinary work at West Philly school

IBX Honor Roll

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Preventive care may no longer be free in 2026 depending on Supreme Court case

Supreme Court PrEP

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Know an extraordinary teacher? Nominate them to receive a VIP package from the Phillies and IBX

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Jefferson Health is no longer in-network for Cigna after contract expired Saturday

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Independence Blue Cross CEO Gregory Deavens to retire at the end of the year

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A record number of Americans have bought health plans for 2025 through the ACA; there's still time to do so

Affordable Care ACt

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Pa.'s Medicaid program now covers biomarker tests that lead to personalized cancer treatments

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Penn Medicine, Independence Blue Cross reach agreement on new reimbursement rates

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This Cherry Hill clinic provides free services to uninsured men – and hopes to change male attitudes on health care

Cherry Hill Free Clinic

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Obesity drugs would be covered by Medicare and Medicaid under Biden administration proposal

Weight Loss Drugs

Philly City Council supports the creation of a state health care advocate – here's what that office would do

Public Health care Advovate PA

Trump's White House return poised to tangle health care safety net

Trump Health Policies

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High deductible health insurance plans have become more popular; here's how to know if one is right for you

High Deductible health Plan

COVID-19 vaccines are no longer free to people without health insurance

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For the first time, Medicare negotiates prices on 10 drugs that treat diabetes, heart failure and other conditions

Medicare Drug Costs

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If lawsuit ends federal mandates on birth control coverage, states will have the say

Health Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association recognizes IBX program that supports health care innovations

IBX BCBSA Award

Medicare's push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors

Medicare CCM Doctors

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If you're poor, fertility treatment can be out of reach

Pregnancy Test Fertility

A new test could save arthritis patients time, money and pain – but will it be used?

Rheumatoid Arthritis Test

Compensation is key to fixing primary care shortage

Primary Care Shortage

Medicare expands the roster of available mental health professionals

Medicare Mental Health

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