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Former Health And Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt says officials could learn from similar, albeit smaller, problems he and his staff had implementing the Medicare Prescription Drug Program in 2006, and that he doubts the Obama administration will meet its goals for enrollment in the health law's insurance marketplaces.
Democratic legislators on Monday pushed Texas Department of Insurance officials to justify their proposed regulations for navigators.
People with HIV and AIDS can get private insurance, but advocates say that doesn't guarantee access to high quality care.
KHN's consumer columnist answers questions about provisions of the health law.
A growing number are starting managed care plans to boost revenue and gain more control over patient care.
State Medicaid programs have not received data on many applicants because of healthcare.gov's software problems.
"Churning" may cause gaps in coverage and require switching doctors and hospitals.
With the health law bringing newly insured consumers as of Jan. 1, experts wonder whether some will have trouble gaining access to timely treatment.
You can take all the health law's tax credit up front to pay your premium or wait until tax time to get it, KHN's consumer columnist advises.
Enrollment of key group is hampered by language, cultural and technological barriers.
In Los Angeles, there's a concerted effort to enroll the homeless into Medicaid, as the federal-state health insurance program opens for the first time to all poor adults.
How valuable people find their new health coverage will help shape public opinion of the law going forward.
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