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TL/DR - Kelly and Chris Calero were billed nearly $60,000 for an air ambulance that transported their son, Ethan, during a medical emergency. Their insurance company, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, initially denied their claim, stating that it was unnecessary for Ethan to be flown to the hospital. After nearly a year and a half of dispute, the…

TL/DR - Montana's largest county healthcare organization, RiverStone Health, is cutting 29 staff positions due to a loss of over $3 million in Medicaid funds and challenges with Medicaid reimbursement. The organization has seen a drastic decline in its Medicaid-enrolled patients, largely due to complications in the "unwinding" or redetermination…

TL/DR - The US government plans to dedicate $60m to projects along the Rio Grande to improve resilience in the face of climate change and growing demands. The funding, the first from the Inflation Reduction Act for a basin outside the Colorado River system, will be used for various projects including capturing more stormwater runoff and improving…

TL/DR - Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is urging residents to check their home insurance policies for water damage sublimits, which may provide lower premiums but can lead to costly out-of-pocket expenses. Five insurance companies in the state are considering selling policies with optional water damage sublimits, a term…