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Healthcare.gov Re-Enrollment Could Lead To Pocketbook Surprises For Consumers

The mix of lower-priced plans that will be available on the federal exchange and lower tax credits could cause some people to pay more for coverage, The Wall Street Journal reports. Meanwhile, news outlets also examine what might be next for the overhaul and its impact on people who signed-up last year. Also, The Hill notes that Enroll America's fundraising to support its outreach efforts is down $7 million from last year.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 13, 2014
State Marketplaces Prepare To Open Again On Saturday

Officials in a number of states say they are optimistic that their operations are ready, but some questions remain. In Minnesota, a new audit identifies problems with verifying customers' eligibility.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 13, 2014
Administration Launches New Enrollment Strategies As Officials And Consumers Prepare For Saturday Opening

Officials discuss what they're doing to sell the second enrollment period for the health law's exchange as well as language improvements they've made. Also, what else to watch for when the marketplace opens on Saturday.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 13, 2014
First Edition: November 13, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 13, 2014
Viewpoints: Hatch Says GOP Is Ready To ‘Repeal And Replace’; Brill Finds Opponents’ Court Arguments ‘Absurd’

A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.

By khnlexiev

Nov. 12, 2014
State Highlights: Autism Coverage Changes Proposed In Kan.; Va. Lawmakers Allow Non-Health Law Conforming Plans

A selection of health policy stories from Kansas, Virginia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Arizona, California, Texas and Maryland.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 12, 2014
Investors Plow $7.5M Into Health Insurance Comparison Tool

The owners of Priceline.com and Kaha are building a website that they say will enable consumers to compare 75,000 state and federal exchange plans, as well as off-exchange plans. Other stories look at health savings accounts and whether life insurance companies should have access to your genetic test results.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 12, 2014
HHS Official: Providers Warn Patients Away From Dual-Eligible Pilots

Melanie Bella, who oversees programs for Americans covered by both Medicare and Medicaid, complains that providers are warning patients they will lose benefits if they participate in a managed-care initiative designed to test ways to reduce costs and improve quality. Meanwhile, a Center for Public Integrity probe finds that nursing home patients may not be receiving the advertised level of care.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 12, 2014
Medicare Proposes To Cover Lung Cancer Scans For Heavy Smokers

The agency is following the advice of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in making CT scans available to heavy smokers for the first time. Many insurers already do this.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 12, 2014
House GOP Eyes Budget For Health Law Repeal, Medicare And Medicaid Transformations

Additionally, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., are teaming up to develop a proposal to replace Obamacare. Former White House adviser David Axelrod recommends compromise, but Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is holding firm in his commitment to undo the Obama administration's landmark legislative achievement.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 12, 2014
Obamacare Architect Slammed For Voter ‘Stupidity’ Comments

A year-old video showing MIT economist Jonathan Gruber saying that "lack of transparency" made the passage of the health law possible has hit a political nerve.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 12, 2014
Politics, Funding And Policy Issues Swirl Around State Medicaid Expansion Decisions

News outlets report on various expansion issues, including the latest developments from Texas, Utah, Pennsylvania and Missouri.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 12, 2014
States Race To Make Last-Minute Health Exchange Improvements

With the second lap of enrollment about to begin, a number of states are making sure their call centers are staffed up and other consumer-friendly changes are ready. In other news, Politico Pro reports that some states are finding it difficult to recoup the money spent on botched websites. News outlets also report on specific developments in Idaho, Minnesota, Arizona, Missouri and Nevada.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 12, 2014
On The Cusp Of Its Second Enrollment Period, Health Law Still Faces Challenges

Those challenges are of both a political and legal nature, notes The New York Times. Other news outlets analyze premium costs: how they might change for 2015 coverage and fluctuate among states. Headlines also continue to parse the Obama administration's enrollment projections and examine why Latinos continue to be an important population to reach with the sign-up message.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 12, 2014
First Edition: November 12, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 12, 2014
Viewpoints: Court Could Undermine Health Enrollment; Losing Control Of Mental Hospitals

A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.

By khnlexiev

Nov. 11, 2014
State Highlights: Judge Skeptical Over Partners Deal In Mass.; S.C. Gets New Medicaid Director

A selection of health policy stories from Massachusetts, North Carolina, Louisiana, Oregon, Ohio, South Carolina and California.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 11, 2014
VA Chief Pushes Overhaul, Firings At Agency

A day before Veterans Day, VA Secretary Robert McDonald announced a complete restructuring of the agency in the wake of the scandal over excessive wait times and poor care that critics blamed for patient deaths.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 11, 2014
Pain Doctors Profit From Drug Tests On Seniors

The Wall Street Journal reports that some Medicare doctors are making more from testing their patients for drug abuse than for treating them for pain. Another story looks at the need for better information to help seniors compare traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans to figure out which is best for them.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 11, 2014
Kansas Hospitals Continue Push For Medicaid Expansion

Despite the re-election of Gov. Sam Brownback, a Republican who has been opposed to the health law's expansion of the low-income health insurance program, hospitals hope to advance a plan to state legislators. Also in the news, a new report says Florida hospitals will lose billions of dollars as a result of that state's decision not to pursue the expansion.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 11, 2014

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