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Health Insurance Brokers Fight For Their Future

By Jenny Gold December 3, 2010 KFF Health News Original

The new health law appears to threaten the future of many health insurance brokers, but they say the service they provide is worth the money.

New Scrutiny For Insurance Mandate After Repeal Vote

By Jessica Marcy and Aimee Miles and Amita Parashar January 19, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Republicans are eager to repeal the requirement in the health care law. Public support for the mandate is shaky, and even some Democrats have signaled a willingness to look at alternatives. Some – but not all – health policy experts say the mandate is essential. KHN interviewed several to get their views.

Hospitals, Inc., A Kaiser Health News Series

October 17, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Hospitals play an enormous role in the health care system; they’re a crucial part of the public health safety net and an important community resource. But they are expensive. Hospital costs make up the largest portion of the health spending in this country.

Hospitals Lure Doctors Away From Private Practice

By Jenny Gold October 13, 2010 KFF Health News Original

One in six doctors works for a hospital, and the number is quickly growing. Both sides benefit: hospitals get a steady stream of patients and doctors say they can practice medicine without worrying about the hassles of running a private practice.

Health Care Interests Push To Make ACOs Pay Off For Them

By Phil Galewitz and Jenny Gold October 10, 2010 KFF Health News Original

From medical device makers to pharmacists to labor unions, a host of organizations want to ensure that accountable care organizations expand their business and influence.

Health Care Providers, Insurers: Accountable Care Organizations Bring Legal Worries

By Jenny Gold and Phil Galewitz October 5, 2010 KFF Health News Original

The Obama administration has touted ACOs as a key way that the new health law will help providers work more closely together to lower health costs and improve patient care. But doctors and hospitals are worried about inadvertently violating antitrust and anti-fraud laws. Insurers fear the new doctor-hospital entities could boost health care prices. Industry and government officials are meeting Tuesday to deal with the concerns.

Democratic Pollster: White House Needs To Go ‘Back To Basics’ To Sell Health Law

September 23, 2010 Page

President Obama and other boosters of health reform staged events this week aimed at shoring up lagging public support for the new law. Peter Hart says he doesn’t expect a sea change in public opinion before the election.

Hospitals Hope To Improve Outlook By Turning For-Profit

By Jenny Gold July 13, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Deals in Detroit and Boston may be the leading edge of a trend, hospital analysts say.

Governors To Congress: Extend Extra Medicaid Funds

By Jenny Gold June 30, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Kansas’ Mark Parkinson is one of a number of governors who are urging Congress to extend the additional Medicaid funds that are now scheduled to expire in December. The governors say without the extra help, state budgets could be devastated.

Most Elite Medical Schools Rank Low On ‘Social Mission’

By Jenny Gold June 15, 2010 KFF Health News Original

When it comes to “social mission,” traditionally high-ranked private medical schools are not as successful as public universities and historically black colleges.

Health Reform and You

July 13, 2010 Page

What does the passing of health reform actually mean for consumers? KFF Health News reports on the impact of the new legislation. What The New Health Law Means For You Phil Galewitz The law will extend health insurance to 32 million currently uninsured Americans by 2019, and will also have an impact on […]

Hospital Tries ‘Speed Dating’ To Attract Doctors, Patients

By Jenny Gold May 18, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Although some critics say marketing drives up costs, many in the hospital industry say it’s crucial in the face of increasing competition. One Dallas area hospital is trying a version of “speed dating” to bring in patients and doctors.

‘Cadillac’ Insurance Plans Explained

By Jenny Gold March 18, 2010 KFF Health News Original

The Democrats final health bill negotiated by the House, Senate and White House and released today contains a scaled-back tax on high-cost insurance policies. Here is a brief guide to these types of insurance plans.

‘Cadillac’ Insurance Plans Explained

By Jenny Gold March 18, 2010 KFF Health News Original

The Democrats final health bill negotiated by the House, Senate and White House and released Thursday contains a scaled-back tax on high-cost insurance policies. Here is a brief guide to these types of insurance plans.

Piecemeal COBRA Health Insurance Subsidy Extensions Puzzle Laid-Off Workers

By Jenny Gold March 16, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Congress has extended the COBRA subsidy periods again and again, helping many laid-off workers keep health insurance but sowing confusion as well.

Some Small Businesses See Burden In “Cadillac” Tax

By Jenny Gold March 4, 2010 KFF Health News Original

A proposed tax on high-cost insurance plans could make it more difficult for small businesses to purchase health coverage. Even though many businesses don’t offer rich benefits, their plans may be costly because the covered employees are predominantly older, sicker or female, three categories that currently result in higher premiums. Other provisions in health overall legislation could mitigate the impact of the tax, however.

The Antitrust Exemption For Health Insurers: Meaningful Or Not?

By Jenny Gold February 24, 2010 KFF Health News Original

With comprehensive health care legislation foundering, House Democrats are turning to a narrower piece of legislation they hope has populist appeal: repealing the antitrust exemption for health and medical liability insurers. Policy makers disagree on the effect the repeal would have.

True or False: Seven Concerns About The New Health Law

By KFF Health News Staff April 6, 2010 KFF Health News Original

The bill signed by President Obama is long and technical, so it’s no wonder that consumers are confused. KHN staff writers check out several key concerns.

House Health Care Bill Offers Insurance Help To Some Migrants From Pacific Islands

By Jenny Gold January 5, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Legislation would restore Medicaid rights to citizens of the Marshall Islands and two other nations who have the unique ability to travel and work freely in the U.S.

Many Still Hope For Insurance Reform

By Jenny Gold and Julie Appleby January 22, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Some lawmakers are considering a scaled-back health bill in place of the comprehensive legislation now stalled in Congress. But there’s debate about whether popular insurance reforms, such as requiring insurers to accept applicants with health problems, can be successful without an unpopular individual insurance mandate.

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