EASTON, Pa. — Walk into a big-box retailer such as Walmart or Michaels and you’re likely to see MCS Industries’ picture frames, decorative mirrors or kitschy wall décor. Adjacent to a dairy farm a few miles west of downtown Easton, MCS is the ... [Continue Reading]
California Gov. Newsom Proposes Penalty To Fund Health Insurance Subsidies
Claire Haas and her husband are at a health insurance crossroads. If they were single, each would qualify for a federal tax credit to help reduce the cost of their health insurance premiums. As a married couple, they get zip. “We talk about getting ... [Continue Reading]
Lawmakers Push To Stop Surprise ER Billing
California has some of the nation’s strongest protections against surprise medical bills. But many Californians still get slammed with huge out-of-network charges. State lawmakers are now trying to close gaps in the law with a bill that would limit ... [Continue Reading]
UCSF Medical Center Backs Off Plan To Deepen Ties With Dignity Health
SAN FRANCISCO — UCSF Medical Center officials said Tuesday they no longer would pursue a formal affiliation with Dignity Health, a large Catholic health care system that restricts care on the basis of religious doctrine. The decision follows months ... [Continue Reading]