A doubling of individual health insurance premiums in Arizona for 2017 triggered a sharp decline in Affordable Care Act signups among people who don’t qualify for tax credits that offset their costs, according to a new analysis. The review by University of Arizona health insurance expert Dr. Daniel Derksen of data released by the federal government last week shows a 23 percent decrease in enrollment by that group.
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Planned Parenthood critics, backers plan weekend rallies in Arizona, U.S.
More than 200 rallies are planned across the U.S.; Tempe clinic expected to draw the most protesters in Arizona Planned Parenthood critics, backers plan weekend rallies in Arizona, U.S. More than 200 rallies are planned across the U.S.; Tempe clinic expected to draw the most protesters in Arizona Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2l0eYIN Rallies against Planned Parenthood are scheduled across the country this weekend, including five in Arizona, some of which are expected to draw counterprotests in support of the health-care provider.
YRMC debuts Lung Screening Program
Dr. Abhinav Chandra, medical director for Yuma Regional Medical Center Cancer Center is shown here next to a CT scanner. YRMC recently announced the launch of a community-wide Lung Screening Program.
Lawmakers defang plan for lower-cost dental therapists to practice in Arizona
… really need those services.” An independent report from Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation showed the widespread oral health challenges that Arizona faces. Delta Dental is Arizona’s largest dental insurer as measured by premiums, according to the …
Janet Napolitano in hospital with side effect of cancer care
… her medical condition as long as she can reasonably perform her duties, said George Annas, director of the Center for Health Law, Ethics & Human Rights at Boston University School of Public Health. “This is both because medical privacy should be …