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TL/DR - A survey by Policygenius found that 45% of insured Americans have avoided medical care due to cost fears. To cover these costs, the article suggests setting aside money specifically for healthcare expenses, possibly in a flexible spending account (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA). The article also recommends saving at least the…

TL/DR - Six people were killed, including a toddler, and dozens more were injured after tornadoes hit Nashville and Clarksville in Tennessee. Among those killed were two-year-old Anthony Elmer Mendez, his mother Floridema Gabriel Perez, and Joseph Dalton. The tornadoes resulted in severe damage, causing power outages for more than 50,000…

TL/DR - Large employers in Elko, such as mining companies, are contracting with a surgery management company to avoid high hospital prices, often coordinating out-of-town care in Salt Lake City. This is creating a shortage of specialist doctors in the community, with well-insured patients often travelling out of town for their care. An…

TL/DR - Reports from the Insurance Commissioner’s office and the Attorney General in Washington State show health care costs are rising faster than the national average due to insufficient regulation and consolidation of health care providers. The Economic Opportunity Institute is asking lawmakers to address these issues, and has launched the…