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Obamacare Insurers Sweeten Plans With Free Doctor Visits

By Phil Galewitz January 4, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Some insurers are betting that lowering the barrier to seeing a doctor will encourage people to get needed care sooner. If it works, the health plans could save more than they spend on the benefit.

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Cigna CEO David Cordani: ACA Marketplace Is Still In ‘Version 1.0’

By Julie Appleby December 7, 2015 KFF Health News Original

In a recent interview, Cordani discussed the evolution of exchange health plans as well the proposed merger between Cigna and Anthem.

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Consumers Cut Costs By Combining Limited Coverage Health Plans, Despite Penalty Risks

By Michelle Andrews January 26, 2016 KFF Health News Original

People sometimes put together a variety of policies, such as short-term and critical illness plans, instead of buying more expensive comprehensive health coverage. But they likely will face federal health law penalties.

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Health Reform Roils Downton Abbey

By Jenny Gold February 17, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The hospital consolidation plot in the final season of the beloved British series is historically accurate — and has parallels in today’s U.S. health industry.

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Researchers Say Their Path To Better Health Starts With Patients’ Input

By Guy Gugliotta November 4, 2015 KFF Health News Original

A federal institute created by the health law is seeding research projects around the U.S. that connect medical professionals with patients to find better treatments.

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Telenovelas, Spanish Website Seek To Inform Hispanics About Kidney Donations

By Fran Kritz January 11, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The website Infórmate offers resources and information to help dispel cultural myths that may keep Latinos from becoming live kidney donors.

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Consumers In Grandfathered Plans Can Face Higher Costs For Preventive Benefits

By Michelle Andrews June 9, 2015 KFF Health News Original

The plans, which were in existence when the health law was enacted in 2010 and have not changed significantly, cover about a quarter of insured workers.

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Health Plan Watchdog Still Seeks Progress After 25 Years

By Phil Galewitz January 8, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Increased comparative information on health plans is helping consumers shop, says Margaret O’Kane, president of the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

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Medicare Payment Changes Lead More Men To Get Screening Colonoscopies

By Michelle Andrews December 24, 2015 KFF Health News Original

The health law waived Medicare’s Part B deductible and dropped the 20 percent copayment for the preventive tests.

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After Supreme Court Ruling, Some Questions Remain About Health Benefits For Gay Spouses

July 17, 2015 Morning Briefing

Also in the news, a look at the recurring problem of out-of-network surprise charges and an article about lack of dental coverage for seniors.

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Second Opinions Often Sought But Value Is Not Yet Proven

By Michelle Andrews May 26, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Medical reviews are recommended for patients facing serious illnesses and some individuals glean important advice, but researchers do not have much data showing whether they lead to better outcomes.

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Study: Highest-Charging U.S. Hospitals Are For-Profits, Concentrated In Florida

By Jenny Gold June 8, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Most of the 50 hospitals with the highest charges are in the South and about half are owned by for-profit Community Health Systems.

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Want Into A Clinical Trial? Read This First.  

By Emily Bazar January 20, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Experimental drugs might help desperate patients, but don’t count on an easy cure.

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Latino Youth In California See Significant Rise In Psychiatric Hospitalizations

By Jocelyn Wiener February 24, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Some experts say the 86 percent increase in psychiatric hospitalizations since 2007 means preventive care is seriously lacking; others believe reduced stigma has led more kids to accept help.

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Connecticut Governor Targets Hospital Funds To Close Budget Gap

By Jeff Cohen, WNPR December 11, 2015 KFF Health News Original

When Gov. Dannel Malloy pushed to tax Connecticut hospitals in 2012, he said the money would come back to the institutions through state funding. Now the hospital association says he is reneging, and they are threatening a lawsuit.

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State Highlights: Group Of Large Texas Hospitals Forms Network; Mass. Program Seeks Out Sickest, Poorest Hard-To-Reach Residents

March 25, 2016 Morning Briefing

News outlets report on health issues in Texas, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Colorado, Ohio, New Jersey, Minnesota, Virginia and Connecticut.

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Figuring Out If A Doctor Is In Your Plan Is Harder Than You Think

By Michelle Andrews February 17, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Consumers struggle with the lack of transparency. For example, some physicians can be in-network when they are working at one office or hospital but not when they are at another. Or they may belong to a medical group that is affiliated with your plan, but they don’t participate.

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Don’t Just Renew Your Medicare Plan. Shopping Around Can Save Money.

By Susan Jaffe October 15, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Enrollment for private Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans begins Oct. 15 and consumer advocates urge seniors to check out prices to find the best deals.

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Even Insured Consumers Get Hit With Unexpectedly Large Medical Bills

By Julie Appleby February 18, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Enrollees may face big charges as a result of lack of transparency and confusion about insurer’s provider networks.

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GAO: More Oversight Needed Over Medicare Advantage Provider Networks

By Phil Galewitz September 30, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Congressional watchdog says the government checks few health plans to ensure accurate provider listings and adequate access for seniors on Medicare Advantage.

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