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Obamacare Exchanges In Limbo

KFF Health News Original

The failure this week of the U.S. Senate’s ACA repeal effort was one more twist in the ongoing political drama that has complicated routine rate setting for insurers and state officials.

What Tax Breaks? Those Promised In GOP Plans Go Mostly To Top 1%

KFF Health News Original

Similar to the House-passed American Health Care Act, the Senate GOP health bill would change or eliminate more than a dozen taxes that were put in place to help pay for provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

Health Claims On The Rise For Kids With Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity-Related Conditions

KFF Health News Original

An analysis of claims data from 60 health insurers found a significant increase in the amount of treatments sought by young people for conditions traditionally associated with older people, such as high blood pressure and sleep apnea.

Seis cosas sorprendentes que podrían desaparecer junto con el Obamacare

KFF Health News Original

La Ley de Cuidado de salud Asequible afectó las primas y la cobertura de condiciones preexistentes. Pero el texto de más de 2.000 páginas contiene provisiones que afectan a diario a los estadounidenses.

Health Law’s Test Kitchen For Payment Reforms Could Offer Tool For GOP Ideas

KFF Health News Original

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation was charged by the health law with exploring payment reforms that could cut health care costs and possibly improve quality. But its future is hinged to whether GOP lawmakers see value in its work.