Uninsured http://www.npr.org Uninsured en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:27:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Uninsured http://www.npr.org yes Latest Health Hurdle: Buying Insurance Without A Bank Account Most health plans accept a credit card for the first month's premium and then require customers to pay monthly with a check or an electronic transfer from a bank account. For people without a banking relationship, these transactions can be tricky. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/21/184814772/latest-health-hurdle-buying-insurance-without-a-bank-account?ft=1&f=141036947 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/21/184814772/latest-health-hurdle-buying-insurance-without-a-bank-account?ft=1&f=141036947 Most health plans accept a credit card for the first month's premium and then require customers to pay monthly with a check or an electronic transfer from a bank account. For people without a banking relationship, these transactions can be tricky. 293 no Most health plans accept a credit card for the first month's premium and then require customers to pay monthly with a check or an electronic transfer from a bank account. For people without a banking relationship, these transactions can be tricky.

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]]> A Lasting Legacy In Pomona, Calif. Dr. Jamie Lynn Garcia grew the two-room Pomona Free Clinic into the Pomona Community Health Center, which serves thousands of homeless and uninsured residents. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/participationnation/2012/08/13/158390409/a-lasting-legacy-in-pomona-calif?ft=1&f=141036947 http://www.npr.org/blogs/participationnation/2012/08/13/158390409/a-lasting-legacy-in-pomona-calif?ft=1&f=141036947 Dr. Jamie Lynn Garcia grew the two-room Pomona Free Clinic into the Pomona Community Health Center, which serves thousands of homeless and uninsured residents. no Dr. Jamie Lynn Garcia grew the two-room Pomona Free Clinic into the Pomona Community Health Center, which serves thousands of homeless and uninsured residents.

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]]> Feds Move To Curb Abusive Debt Collection By Nonprofit Hospitals The Treasury Department has proposed restrictions on debt collectors, required under the 2010 federal health law, to protect patients at nonprofit hospitals. A Supreme Court ruling that strikes down the entire law would scotch the new rules. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/06/27/155831588/feds-move-to-curb-abusive-debt-collection-by-nonprofit-hospitals?ft=1&f=141036947 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/06/27/155831588/feds-move-to-curb-abusive-debt-collection-by-nonprofit-hospitals?ft=1&f=141036947 The Treasury Department has proposed restrictions on debt collectors, required under the 2010 federal health law, to protect patients at nonprofit hospitals. A Supreme Court ruling that strikes down the entire law would scotch the new rules. no The Treasury Department has proposed restrictions on debt collectors, required under the 2010 federal health law, to protect patients at nonprofit hospitals. A Supreme Court ruling that strikes down the entire law would scotch the new rules.

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]]> Sick in America: Hispanics Grapple With Cost And Quality Of Care When it comes to out-of-pocket costs for health care, 42 percent of Hispanics say they're a "very serious" problem, according to a recent NPR poll. The finding runs counter to the widespread impression that African-Americans are worst-off when it comes to the cost and quality of health care. Thu, 31 May 2012 11:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/05/31/154063427/sick-in-america-hispanics-grapple-with-cost-and-quality-of-care?ft=1&f=141036947 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/05/31/154063427/sick-in-america-hispanics-grapple-with-cost-and-quality-of-care?ft=1&f=141036947 When it comes to out-of-pocket costs for health care, 42 percent of Hispanics say they're a "very serious" problem, according to a recent NPR poll. The finding runs counter to the widespread impression that African-Americans are worst-off when it comes to the cost and quality of health care. 503 no When it comes to out-of-pocket costs for health care, 42 percent of Hispanics say they're a "very serious" problem, according to a recent NPR poll. The finding runs counter to the widespread impression that African-Americans are worst-off when it comes to the cost and quality of health care.

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]]> Nonprofit Hospitals Faulted For Stinginess With Charity Care Nonprofit hospitals pay no federal, state, or local taxes. In return, they are expected to offer a community benefit, including free and discounted care for low-income patients. But a study by the Congressional Budget Office found that, on average, not-for-profits are providing only slightly more uncompensated care than for-profit hospitals. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/04/27/151537743/nonprofit-hospitals-faulted-for-stinginess-with-charity-care?ft=1&f=141036947 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/04/27/151537743/nonprofit-hospitals-faulted-for-stinginess-with-charity-care?ft=1&f=141036947 Nonprofit hospitals pay no federal, state, or local taxes. In return, they are expected to offer a community benefit, including free and discounted care for low-income patients. But a study by the Congressional Budget Office found that, on average, not-for-profits are providing only slightly more uncompensated care than for-profit hospitals. 353 no Nonprofit hospitals pay no federal, state, or local taxes. In return, they are expected to offer a community benefit, including free and discounted care for low-income patients. But a study by the Congressional Budget Office found that, on average, not-for-profits are providing only slightly more uncompensated care than for-profit hospitals.

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]]> Los Angeles Bets On Crusading Doctor To Turn Around Public Health System Los Angeles has some 2 million uninsured residents. It has long had one of the most disorganized public health systems, too. Now, Dr. Mitch Katz is looking to reshape the system and match patients with their own doctors. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/04/24/151296916/los-angeles-bets-on-crusading-doc-to-turn-around-public-health?ft=1&f=141036947 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/04/24/151296916/los-angeles-bets-on-crusading-doc-to-turn-around-public-health?ft=1&f=141036947 Los Angeles has some 2 million uninsured residents. It has long had one of the most disorganized public health systems, too. Now, Dr. Mitch Katz is looking to reshape the system and match patients with their own doctors. 498 no Los Angeles has some 2 million uninsured residents. It has long had one of the most disorganized public health systems, too. Now, Dr. Mitch Katz is looking to reshape the system and match patients with their own doctors.

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