Nevadas

Renown Health’s Dominance in Northern Nevada’s Healthcare Market Shrouded in Monopoly Allegations

Renown Health plays a critical role in the health care landscape of Northern Nevada. As a nonprofit health system, it operates two major hospitals in the Carson-Reno-Tahoe region, covering a vast service area of 100,000 square miles. Renown is also a key employer in Washoe County, offering specialized services such as the only Level II trauma center in the region and the sole Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) that serves Northern Nevada and …

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Nevada’s Unconstitutional Health Insurance System Raises Concerns for Taxpayers and Health Care Access

Carson City, Nevada – Concerns over the affordability of healthcare during a major health event are looming over Nevadans. The state’s proposed taxpayer-backed “public option” health insurance system has sparked a debate on its effectiveness and legality. Critics argue that the “public option” will lead to decreased patient access to healthcare and expose taxpayers to unnecessary risks. Nevada legislators rushed through the approval of Senate Bill 420 in 2021, despite warnings from healthcare professionals about …

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Social Security-only couples find limited living options in Nevada’s cities

Las Vegas, Nevada – Finding an affordable and livable place to settle down as a retired couple surviving on only Social Security benefits can be challenging, especially in Nevada. With limited options in the Silver State, it’s crucial to carefully consider the seven cities with a livability score of at least 70 and a cost of living within reach of the average combined Social Security benefit for a couple, which amounts to $3,811 a month, …

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