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Lawsuit Accuses Anthem Blue Cross Of ‘Fraudulent’ Enrollment Practices

By Julie Appleby July 9, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Consumer group alleges the insurer put out inaccurate information about benefits and providers to gain market share.

Affordable Care Act Exemptions Mean Millions Don’t Have To Sign Up

By Nick Madigan, Miami Herald August 26, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Exemptions allow medical bill-sharing groups to help members pay costs – without Affordable Care Act insurance.

Groups Sue Tennessee Over Medicaid Enrollment Delays

By Phil Galewitz July 23, 2014 KFF Health News Original

The plaintiffs accuse state officials of depriving thousands of residents of health care coverage.

Specialty Care Is A Challenge In Some ACA Plans

By Carrie Feibel, Houston Public Media July 16, 2014 KFF Health News Original

“Narrow networks” keep the price of some Obamacare insurance plans low, but they also keep certain hospitals and physicians out of reach for sick patients.

Exchange News: Md. To Stagger Rollout; Vt. Temporarily Shuts Website

September 17, 2014 Morning Briefing

Maryland officials are planning a gradual rollout of the state’s health insurance website to avoid problems, and Vermont officials cite security concerns as part of the reason for taking down Health Connect. Developments in Minnesota, Connecticut and Oregon are also covered.

Advocates Say Florida Consumers To Pay For State Lawmakers’ Decision

By Phil Galewitz August 5, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Republicans were quick to pounce Monday on Florida’s announcement that residents buying health insurance on the individual market for next year will face a 13.2 percent average increase in monthly premiums — one of the steepest rate hikes announced for any state. “Obamacare is a bad law that just seems to be getting worse,” said […]

Open Payments Website Plagued By Delays, Difficulties

August 27, 2014 Morning Briefing

The site, which is supposed to make transparent payments between drugmakers and physicians, is slated to go public by Sept. 30. But as the deadline nears, the pharmaceutical industry is pressing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to be more transparent in explaining what’s going on with the database.

Oregon Sues Oracle Over Failed Website

August 25, 2014 Morning Briefing

Oregon filed its long-anticipated lawsuit against Oracle America and the company’s top executives, blaming them for the state’s non-functioning health insurance exchange and saying they lied, breached contracts and engaged in “a pattern of racketeering activity.”

Obamacare Credited For Big Drop In Minnesota’s Uninsured Rate

By Elizabeth Stawicki, Minnesota Public Radio June 16, 2014 KFF Health News Original

This story is part of a partnership that includes MPR, NPR and Kaiser Health News. It can be republished for free. (details) The website malfunctioned. The exchange chief was fired. And many people had to sign up the old fashioned way: pen, paper, with a person. So, Minnesota’s launch of the Affordable Care Act was […]

Physician Disclosure Website Back On Track

August 15, 2014 Morning Briefing

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announces it has fixed the glitch that took down the website where doctors and hospitals can review information about payments from drug and device makers. Meanwhile, The New York Times looks at how costly compounded medicines are drawing the ire of health insurers, and a U.K. agency recommends the government pay for a costly new hepatitis treatment.

Q&A: Can Claims Data Crack the Health Care Cost Riddle?

By Christine Vestal, Stateline June 19, 2014 KFF Health News Original

More states are creating all-payer claims databases. Find out how they work.

State Exchanges Focus On Outreach, IT Issues

November 6, 2014 Morning Briefing

In Connecticut, exchange officials warn that thousands could lose subsidies and even coverage if they do not verify their immigration and income status, while in Minnesota, workers race to fix website glitches 10 days before open enrollment begins.

Immigrants May Lose Coverage Due To Website, Language Issues

September 3, 2014 Morning Briefing

Immigrants who obtained subsidized insurance through the federal health law must submit proof by Friday that they are in the U.S. legally, but few appear to have responded — in some cases due to technical glitches with the federal website as well as language difficulties.

A Hot Sauce Accident Leads To Health Insurance

By Carrie Feibel, Houston Public Media June 3, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Last December we profiled a Texas woman who was uninsured and undecided about whether to buy an insurance plan. But after a minor accident became a major problem, she decided to buy Obamacare insurance and is thrilled with it.

Health Law May Benefit More Small Businesses In The Fall

By Christine Vestal, Stateline August 28, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Special online markets weren’t widely available in Obamacare’s first year.

More Than 750 Hospitals Face Medicare Crackdown On Patient Injuries

By Jordan Rau June 22, 2014 KFF Health News Original

The 1 percent cut in payments is the latest effort by the federal government to improve hospital care.

40 Percent Of Enrollees Through eHealth Website Are Young Adults

By Julie Appleby February 21, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Whether enough young people are signing up for insurance coverage under the health law remains a point of debate among its critics and supporters. Now both sides have some new data. Private online marketplace eHealth reported that the percentage of people between the ages of 18 and 34 who applied for coverage through the firm’s website […]

Insurers Ramp Up Marketing For Second Enrollment Season

November 6, 2014 Morning Briefing

The competition is increasing as more companies offer plans and insurers seek to get this year’s customers to re-enroll as well as attract new ones. Also in the news, small business owners testing a new website for their workers report some problems.

Consumer Group Urges Hospitals To Stop Promoting Questionable Screenings

By Julie Appleby June 19, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Consumer advocacy group Public Citizen on Thursday called on 20 hospital systems to stop partnering with companies that offer low-cost screenings for heart disease and stroke risk, saying the promotions are “unethical” and the exams are more likely to do harm than good. In recent years, more hospitals have paired with firms offering such testing packages, partly to […]

Obamacare Help Was In High Demand, Survey Shows

By Jenny Gold July 15, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Most working people in the U.S. sign up for health insurance in a very straightforward way: a few forms, a few questions for human resources, a few choices of plans. Signing up for Affordable Care Act insurance was nothing like that. It involved questions about income, taxes, family size and immigration status. And in most […]

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