What We're Reading: Considering an Association Health Plan; Health After Childhood Cancer; Denying a Prescription

Delving Into the Details of Buying Insurance Through Association Health Plans

Small business owners who are now able to buy insurance through an association health plan will have a number of considerations to take into account. Kaiser Health News (KHN) broke down some of the most pressing questions people considering association health plans might have—for instance, how pre-existing conditions are handled by the new association health plan rule and which protections under the Affordable Care Act still apply to association health plans. In addition, KHN took a look at what options workers have if their employer offers a skimpy health plan.

Survivors of Childhood Cancer Are Less Concerned About Their Health

A new survey of adult survivors of childhood cancer found that they are less concerned about their future health than their siblings. However, these cancer survivors are almost 3 times more likely to have at least 1 serious chronic health problem. Reuters Health also reported that the same proportion of survivors and siblings were unconcerned about developing cancer in the future. The study authors did note that the siblings—having seen their brother or sister battle cancer—might have a different perspective on health than the general public.

State Board Investigates Claim of Woman Denied Prescribed Miscarriage Drug

A woman who received a prescription to end her pregnancy after her baby stopped developing was denied her medication by a pharmacist. Arizona allows pharmacists to refuse to fill prescriptions based on moral grounds, but the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy is investigating the woman’s complaint, reported The Associated Press. There are 5 other states with similar laws, and the National Women’s Law Center said it is unclear how many women are affected by these laws.