Tag Archives: Affordable

Coronavirus prevents families from buying affordable insulin from Mexico

COVID-19 impacts families buying insulin from Mexico The rising price of insulin is forcing more and more families across the border to Mexico or Canada to get the lifesaving drug. However, the Coronavirus pandemic has forced many to cancel their trips as hotel stays and air travel is riskier for those with health issues. YUMA,… Read More »

HUMM Releases First Affordable Patch for Improving Working Memory: Exclusive Interview

We previously interviewed Humm, a San Francisco-based neuroscience company, when they had first released their Edge headset – an electrical stimulation device that helped users by boosting their working memory. Humm is focused on helping people continue to learn and grow throughout their lives. The idea behind their innovations is that through stimulation of the… Read More »

CMS to display the star ratings for Affordable Care Act exchange plans

For the first time, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is requiring the display of five-star ratings for health plans offered on the Affordable Care Act exchanges, beginning with the 2020 open enrollment season. Along with the quality of the plan, the star ratings will compare prices. Consumers can view both on the exchange… Read More »

Health Care in the US Should Be Affordable and Accessible – The Nation

A patient at Houston’s Ben Taub Hospital waits on a stretcher for space in the emergency room to open up. (Reuters / Jessica Rinaldi) EDITOR’S NOTE:& This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay on top of important articles like these, sign up to receive the latest updates from TomDispatch. Thank you for signing up. For… Read More »