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By Sandra G. Boodman March 2, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Many patients seeking mental health treatments, such as Denise Camp of Baltimore, have been forced to pick up a bigger share of the cost than they do with other medical bills. But a law that went into effect Jan. 1 prohibits such double standards.

Cuomo Announces New Database To Guide Insurers’ Prices, Unveil Doctors Fees

October 28, 2009 Morning Briefing

A new database operated by a New York nonprofit will help insurers determine their rates for out-of-network care and give consumers a heads-up on what to expect their policy to pay when they seek such care.

Transcript: President Obama At Health Reform Bill Signing Ceremony

March 23, 2010 KFF Health News Original

The White House released this transcript of remarks by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden at the signing of the health reform bill.

Confusing Insurance Jargon Prompts Call For Reform

By Harris Meyer September 18, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Insurers sometimes make it difficult for consumers to understand and use their benefits. One U.S. senator has drafted legislation to hold insurers to higher standards, but the industry is already moving to make changes.

Escaping To England To Find Treatment She Can Afford

February 1, 2010 Page

Recently diagnosed with breast cancer and no longer covered by her school’s health insurance, Erica Rex married and moved to England in order to get the care she needed.

Florida Officials Say They Will Resist Some Requirements In Health Overhaul

By Christine Jordan Sexton January 13, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Florida’s Republican attorney general opposes the individual mandate and a state insurance official says significant changes in state laws would be needed to meet federal requirements if overhaul passes.

Summary Of A 1993 Republican Health Reform Plan

February 23, 2010 KFF Health News Original

In November, 1993, Sen. John Chafee, R-R.I., introduced what was considered to be one of the main Republican health overhaul proposals: “A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States.” Titled the “Health Equity and Access Reform Today Act of 1993,” it had 21 co-sponsors, including two Democrats (Sens. Boren and Kerrey). The […]

Ad Audit: “Health Reform Testimonials”

July 10, 2009 Page

The result of an unusual collaboration between a prominent liberal group and the prescription drug industry, today’s ad uses heart-rending vignettes of “real people” to press for affordable, comprehensive health insurance. Yet some of the people profiled in the ads might not get much relief under the main proposals pending in Congress.

AHIP Study Finds Large Cost Variations

August 11, 2009 Morning Briefing

The insurers’ survey uses Medicare payments as the point of comparison for certain out-of-network fees in 30 states.

For Black Women, Breast Cancer Strikes Younger

By Brenda Wilson, NPR News December 7, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Many African-American women don’t fit the profile of the average American woman who gets breast cancer. For them, putting off the first mammogram until 50 – as recommended by a government task force – could put their life in danger.

Mammogram Controversy: ‘Politics Is Always Intruding Into The World Of Breast Cancer’

November 20, 2009 Page

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations on mammography have generated a firestorm of outrage, concern and political repercussions. This is not the first time that breast cancer has become a big political issue, according to Dr. Barron Lerner.

Transcript: Health On The Hill – November 16

November 16, 2009 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and other experts discuss recent and upcoming activities on the Hill — part of a weekly series of video reports.

10 Experts Weigh In On Plan To Replace Public Option In Health Bill

By KFF Health News Staff December 14, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Can a spinoff of the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program help some of the country’s uninsured? Experts evaluate a proposal that the Office of Personnel Management, which manages the FEHBP, oversee national health plans.

The ‘Underinsurance’ Problem Explained

By Jenny Gold September 28, 2009 KFF Health News Original

At least 25 million Americans are underinsured – their health benefits don’t adequately cover their health costs. The major proposals being debated in Congress would require insurers to provide a minimum set of benefits, which would take care of most patients’ needs.

Some Insurers Trade In Jargon For Plain English

By Harris Meyer September 18, 2009 KFF Health News Original

A number of insurers are replacing jargon with plain English. Aetna has published a book called “Navigating Your Health Benefits for Dummies.” CIGNA employees are taught, for example, that they should use “doctor” instead of “provider” in communicating with the public.

The Indian Health Service Paradox

By Mark Trahant September 16, 2009 KFF Health News Original

The Indian Health Service serves as an example of “big” government health care that is lean and efficient.

Miami Herald Examines Out-of-Network Charges for Care at In-Network Hospitals

June 11, 2009 Morning Briefing

AMA Disputes Aetna Policy for Reimbursing Some Out-of-Network Providers

June 11, 2009 Morning Briefing

BCBS Announces New Payment Structure for Federal Workers’ Out-of-Network Surgeries

June 11, 2009 Morning Briefing

UnitedHealth Group, Ingenix To Testify at Senate Hearing About Out-of-Network Rates

June 11, 2009 Morning Briefing

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