Idaho residents can buy health insurance policies through a state exchange by December 15 – Idaho Capital Sun

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Idaho residents can now purchase health and dental insurance through Idaho’s health care exchange, Your Health Idaho, for policies in 2024. Your Health Idaho, which offers tax credits to Idahoans based on their income, began open enrollment last week, October 15. Registrations will remain open until December 15 at midnight. Outside of the once-a-year open …

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Hospitals sue state to prevent new rules requiring charity care coverage for out-of-state residents

Hospitals sue state to prevent new rules requiring charity care coverage for out-of-state residents

The Washington State Hospital Association filed suit Monday against the state Department of Health over a proposed rule allowing out-of-state patients to receive charity care , saying such a policy would make medical care harder to access and more expensive for Washington residents. This requires hospitals to provide free or discounted care to anyone, anywhere. …

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National Ozempic shortage affecting diabetic residents and pharmacists | Radio-Canada News

National Ozempic shortage affecting diabetic residents and pharmacists |  Radio-Canada News

Continuing shortages of a popular diabetes drug used off-label for weight loss means some diabetic Calgarians are having to go without it, while others are seeking extra supplies. The 1 mg pen dose of Ozempic, a prescription drug approved in Canada to treat adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, has been in short supply …

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