Navigating all the terminology in health care can get confusing. KFF Health News runs down the hot topics of the day for you and what exactly they mean.
On the health law:
Consumer’s Guide
Accountable Care Organizations
Insurance Claim Costs
Grandfathered Health Plans
Coverage For Immigrants
Obama Administration’s Compromise On Contraception Benefits
CLASS – The Community Living Assistance Services And Supports Act
IPAB: The Independent Payment Advisory Board
Health Law Myths And Facts
On insurance:
Health Insurance Exchanges
The Government’s New Health Insurance Website
Health Law’s 8 New Changes
‘Cadillac’ Insurance Plans
High-Deductible Health Plans
Health Savings Accounts
Selling Health Insurance Across State Lines
On Medicare and Medicaid:
Medicare Doctor Pay: The Doc Fix
Paul Ryan’s Proposed Medicare Changes
Obama v. Ryan On Controlling Federal Medicare Spending
Medicare $716 Billion Reductions
Medicaid Block Grants
Medicare Doughnut Hole
Other FAQs:
GOP Proposals On Family Planning Funds