When someone is diagnosed with a chronic or life-altering illness, the diagnosis doesn’t just affect them – it affects their loved ones as well. For loved ones who take on the role of primary caregiver, the impacts can be significant. Among the many duties and responsibilities family caregivers may shoulder…more.
People with chronic or life-altering illnesses like cancer or Alzheimer’s may see a range of health care providers as they manage their condition from diagnosis through survivorship. Most are likely familiar with roles played by physicians, nurses, and surgeons, but what about physician associates (PAs)? What role do they play…more.
Over two-thirds of U.S. adults say they receive medical bills they cannot afford, making medical debt one of the country’s most pressing problems – to the tune of $220 billion. Unlike “planned” debt like a mortgage, car payment, or student loan, medical debt typically results from the unexpected: an illness,…more.
Over 90 percent of health care professionals, patients, and caregivers attending HealthWell’s first webinar on financial toxicity and patient navigation said they have encountered patients with financial concerns that would cause them to forgo treatment. This finding reflects the scope and severity of an issue facing millions of Americans: Even…more.
Six in ten adults in America report taking at least one prescription medicine, and a quarter of adults take four or more. And while the majority of Americans think that prescription drugs have made people’s lives better, 55% are very or somewhat worried about affording them. That could be why…more.
Selecting a health insurance plan has become an annual event for millions of Americans. Whether they receive insurance through an employer, the ACA Marketplace, or Medicare/Medicare Advantage, they set to the task of weighing plan options with varying premiums, deductibles, out-of-pocket expenses, and doctor networks. However, one metric for comparing…more.
Every year, hospital patients are billed $14 billion that should be waived through financial assistance, making “charity care” one of hospitals’ best kept secrets. By law, non-profit hospitals must offer programs that forgive bills. Many for-profit hospitals also offer help through which patients’ bills may be reduced or eliminated. However,…more.
Almost 60% of Americans live at or below 400% of the federal poverty level. In 2025, that equated to about $128,000 in annual income for a family of four. For these Americans, paying for daily necessities like rent, food, and utilities can be a juggling act. Add a chronic or…more.
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