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Enroll America Chief Urges Texans to Embrace ObamaCare
The head of a major ObamaCare enrollment group urged Texans to embrace their new benefits under healthcare reform as a means to stay "healthy and financially secure."
The head of a major ObamaCare enrollment group urged Texans to embrace their new benefits under healthcare reform as a means to stay "healthy and financially secure."
Enroll America President Anne Filipic noted in an op-ed piece that Dallas County has one of the highest concentrations of uninsured patients in the United States, which leads to higher costs for all residents.
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Filipic coauthored the piece with Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
"Texas hospitals provide over $5 billion a year in uncompensated care," Filipic wrote in the piece, published Sunday. "Texans pay for much of this are through local property taxes, increased premium costs and higher medical costs."
Source: The Hill
Health Equity and Access Weekly Roundup: December 2, 2023
December 2nd 2023The Center on Health Equity and Access highlights the most recent updates in the realm of health equity, including news, research findings, and initiatives focused on mitigating health care disparities and enhancing overall access to quality care.
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Oncology Onward: A Conversation With Thyme Care CEO and Cofounder Robin Shah
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Insufficient Data, Disparities Plague Lung Cancer Risk Factor Documentation
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What We’re Reading: ChatGPT in Health Care; Menthol Ban Meeting; Health System Cyberattack Impact
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