Surprise medical bills from ER visits and hospital stays rise
A Kaiser Family Foundation study finds about 18 percent of ER visits and 16 percent of in network hospital stays trigger surprise bills for insured patients with large employer plans. Variations by state are wide, with Texas high and Minnesota lower, fueling congressional action and potential arbitration debates.
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Preschoolers in US Food Aid See Slight Drop in Obesity
Chicago AP reports government food aid preschoolers ages 2 through 4 show a small decline in obesity, with rates near 14 percent in 2016 down from 16 percent in 2010. The trend, linked to better food options in WIC, includes juice limits and more fruits and whole grains, while calls for broader changes remain.
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