In January, millions of Americans will face more costly premiums on their ACA health plans. Some will go without insurance, pay out of pocket to see doctors, and use special prescription drug plans.

As open enrollment continues, health experts say Georgians should carefully compare ACA premiums, deductibles, and provider networks as federal subsidies face an uncertain future.

The U.S. Senate rejected two proposals, one Democratic and one Republican, aiming to address health care affordability Thursday.

Amid rising costs for everything else, small business owners are making their way through a more expensive landscape for health care in 2026. GPB's Orlando Montoya spoke with four Georgia entrepreneurs. 

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter visited a pharmacy in Atlanta to learn more about how it is coping with rising drug costs.

Last summer, as political debate swirled over the future of Georgia’s experiment with Medicaid work requirements, Gov. Brian Kemp held a press conference to unveil a three-minute testimonial video featuring a mechanic who works on classic cars.

The law originally banned health care providers from forcing patients to agree to pay medical bills, no matter the cost. Consumer groups say an amended version doesn't go far enough.

In polls and focus groups, Trump voters say they want the government to do something about big medical bills. It's a big change from 5 years ago, pollsters say, and may not be on Trump's agenda.

New York City joined other localities this week in pledging to buy up and forgive residents' unpaid medical bills. The trend started in Cook County, Ill., and is spreading around the country.

Spoiler: There are some decreases this year, too. Here's an overview of the changing prices and what to make of them.

The Biden administration unveiled regulations that potentially would help tens of millions of people who have medical debt on their credit reports.

The suits pursued patients and their families, sometimes putting liens on homes. "I know my house will never be mine. It is going to be the hospital's," said Donna Lindabury, 70, who lost her case.

The shift to electronic medical payments gave rise to a new kind of health care middlemen, who now charge 1-5% every time insurers pay doctors. Here's how lobbyists convinced regulators this was OK.

Virtual access to doctors is a huge plus for patients. But it's a lot of new work for physicians. And the health care business model hasn't caught up with this new reality.

More than 50 consumer and patient groups want the Biden Administration to aggressively protect Americans from medical bills and debt collectors. The effort follows a KHN/NPR investigation.