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A Voter’s Guide To The Health Law

By Julie Rovner February 5, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Candidates — on both sides — are bending the facts about the Affordable Care Act.

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Short-Term Health Plans: The Pros And Cons

By Emily Bazar February 1, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Columnist Emily Bazar answers a consumer’s question: “You could get one of these plans, pay the uninsured tax penalty and still pay less.”

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Health Plans’ Coverage Of Some Drugs Can Be A Source Of Consumer Confusion

By Julie Appleby December 21, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Some medicines, particularly intravenous treatments, are not listed in plans’ pharmacy benefit section and, therefore, it’s difficult to confirm coverage specifics.

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Insurers Evaluate New Expensive Cholesterol Drugs For Possible Preferred Designation Deals

August 31, 2015 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, Modern Healthcare and NBC report on surprise out-of-network charges and balance billing while The Fiscal Times writes about 2016 Medicare premium jumps.

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Blue Shield Top Choice On California Exchange

By Chad Terhune February 10, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Anthem sign-ups are trailing, and UnitedHealth and newcomer Oscar are playing a minor role in coverage thus far, according to unofficial reports.

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Fueled By Health Law, ‘Concierge Medicine’ Reaches New Markets

By Shefali Luthra January 14, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Doctors, insurers and others are kick-starting experiments to broaden access to direct primary care, a service long associated with only wealthy Americans.

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Three Hospitals Hope To Spark A Reduction In Surgeries By Inexperienced Doctors

By Sandra G. Boodman April 27, 2016 KFF Health News Original

The prestigious facilities are seeking to improve patient safety by getting surgeons and hospitals to pledge to meet minimum thresholds for 10 high-risk procedures.

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In Freddie Gray’s Neighborhood, The Best Medical Care Is Close But Elusive

By Jay Hancock February 16, 2016 KFF Health News Original

Last year’s Baltimore unrest highlighted deep distrust between police and poor African-Americans. Dozens of interviews and little-seen data show a similar gap between that community and the city’s renowned health system.

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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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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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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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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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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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