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Morning Briefing: Monday, February 9, 2015
KFF Health News Original Stories 1 Despite Efforts, Latino ACA Enrollment Lags Capitol Watch 1 Repeal? Replace? Repair? GOP Lawmakers Contemplate Health Law Strategy Health Law 4 Plaintiff's Standing Questioned In Supreme Court Health Law Challenge The Countdown Is On … Obamacare's Open Enrollment Season Ends Feb. 15 Wyo. Lawmakers Reject Medicaid Expansion Health Law […]
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California’s Insurance Exchange Gears Up For Round Two
California’s insurance exchange began mailing renewal notices this week to more than 1.1 million people already enrolled in health plans, officials announced Thursday.
By Anna Gorman -
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Morning Briefing: Wednesday, December 10, 2014
KFF Health News Original Stories 2 Wellness At Work: Popular But Unproven Obamacare Co-Ops Cut Prices, Turn Up Heat On Rival Insurers Capitol Watch 3 Gruber, In Hill Testimony, Apologizes And Plays Down His Role In Crafting Health Law Spending Deal Pushes Some Health Issues Into Next Year Some Health Law Provisions Become Capitol Hill […]
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Patients Take On More Health Care Costs But Struggle To Find Prices
The price a consumer pays for a medical procedure can vary significantly -- often with little difference in quality.
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Morning Briefing: Friday, November 7, 2014
KFF Health News Original Stories 3 Thinking About Enrolling In Obamacare? Keep These 5 Tips In Mind ALS Patients Win Fight Over Medicare Reimbursement For Speech Devices Rate Of Premature Births Fall As Health Law Provisions Begin To Take Effect Capitol Watch 3 Congressional Leaders, President Obama Exchange Opening Salvos Over Health Law's Future GOP […]
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How Obamacare Went South In Mississippi
In the country’s unhealthiest state, the failure of Obamacare is a group effort.
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Young But Not So Invincible in California
Largely low-income and minority California State University students want health insurance but many are afraid they can't afford it. Outreach workers are scrambling to sign them up.
By Daniela Hernandez and Heidi de Marco -
Florida’s Decision Hurts County With Highest Uninsured Rate
Many Hendry County residents earn too little for federal subsidies but are ineligible for Medicaid since state lawmakers opted against expanding the program.
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One Texan Weighs Obamacare Options: High Deductible Vs. ‘Huge Fear’
Going without insurance "is like gambling," says a 43-year-old social worker. But the high deductibles of Affordable Care Act plans make them a hard sell.
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Many Spanish Speakers Left Behind In First Wave Of Obamacare
Enrollment of key group is hampered by language, cultural and technological barriers.
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Florida Insurer Says It Didn’t Drop Customers, Just Insurance Plans
After 300,000 Floridians receive notices that their plans will expire, Florida Blue, the state's largest insurance company, assures customers they will be eligible for new, ACA compliant plans.
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A Former ‘Young Invincible’ Looks Forward to Health Insurance
Brad Stevens, 54, learned the hard way that being uninsured was risky as accidents and illness took a toll. Soon, he'll qualify for California's expanded Medicaid program.
By Sarah Varney -
In Addition To Premium Credits, Health Law Offers Some Consumers Help Paying Deductibles And Co-Pays
Although much has been made about the tax credits that will help people afford to pay insurance premiums, the cost-sharing assistance can substantially reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses.
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Head Of Rx Drug Makers Group Says Obama Budget Plans Cause Concern
John Castellani, the head of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, notes support for health overhaul but says efforts to change Medicare Part D program and companies' control of biologic drugs "would do serious harm to our industry."
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Pittsburgh Researchers Look For Ways To Prevent Depression In Seniors
The study is examining whether offering support for older adults with chronic illnesses, pain and cognitive problems can stave off the serious mental health issues.