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Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Why Is It So Difficult To Control Drug Prices?

In this episode of “What the Health?” Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News, Sarah Karlin-Smith of Politico, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Julie Appleby of Kaiser Health News discuss the recent extension of cost-sharing subsidies for millions of low-income beneficiaries on the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces and the state of play on Capitol Hill and in the states concerning initiatives to lower prescription drug costs.

Aug. 17, 2017

Repeal & Replace Watch

Often Missing In The Health Care Debate: Women’s Voices

When leaders in Washington discuss the future of American health care, women are not always in the room. Here, nine women share their personal stories, fears and hopes.

By Anna Gorman and Jenny Gold

Aug. 17, 2017

CBO: Killing Cost-Sharing Subsidies Would Hike Silver Plan Premiums And Deficit

The change would not be expected to have much long-term effect on the number of uninsured people. But it could cause a shift in which plans are popular with marketplace customers.

By Phil Galewitz

Aug. 15, 2017

Insurers Can Bend Out-Of-Network Rules For Patients Who Need Specific Doctors

Individuals who require very specialized care for their health are advised to make their case when a plan doesn’t cover their doctor.

By Michelle Andrews

Aug. 15, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Readers Have Their Say … On Pain And Who Stands To Gain In Drug Market

Kaiser Health News gives readers a chance to respond, react and comment on our stories.

Aug. 11, 2017

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Americans Eager For Leaders To Cooperate To Make Health Law Work

Majorities of Democrats and Republicans — and people who say they are supporters of President Donald Trump — say they want the country to make the law successful.

By Phil Galewitz

Aug. 11, 2017

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ No Vacation For Insurers

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Sarah Kliff of Vox.com, and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times discuss the state of the individual health insurance markets in the wake of the failure (for now) of Congress’s efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Aug. 10, 2017

Taking A U-Turn On Benefits, Big Employers Vow To Continue Offering Health Insurance

Three years ago, only about a quarter of the nation’s large employers were very confident they would have a health plan in 10 years. That number has now risen to 65 percent.

By Jay Hancock

Aug. 8, 2017

Under Trump, Hospitals Face Same Penalties Embraced By Obama

Federal records show that 2,573 hospitals around the country will have their Medicare payments reduced because they have too many patients readmitted.

By Jordan Rau

Aug. 3, 2017

Despite Insurers’ Tactical Win On ACA’s Cost-Sharing Payments, Uncertainty Lingers

Court allows state attorneys general to join a pending legal challenge to keep billions in subsidies flowing to consumers and insurers, despite the Trump administration’s resistance.

By Jay Hancock

Aug. 2, 2017

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Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Now What?

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Sarah Kliff of Vox.com, and Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News discuss what happens now in the wake of the apparent demise of the Republican-only repeal and replace efforts for the Affordable Care Act.

Aug. 1, 2017

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In Strong-Arm Tactic, Trump Puts Congressional Health Benefits Into Play

By taking aim at the subsidies received by some congressional staff members who, under the Affordable Care Act, are mandated to get their health coverage from the Obamacare exchanges, the president reignited an old fight.

By Julie Rovner

Aug. 1, 2017

REPEAL & REPLACE WATCH

Counting On Medicaid To Avoid Life In A Nursing Home? That’s Now Up To Congress.

Tighter Medicaid budgets could jeopardize states’ home-based services that help older adults and disabled people live in their homes instead of more expensive nursing homes.

By Susan Jaffe

July 31, 2017

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Podcast: What The Health? What A Week!

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Sarah Kliff of Vox.com, and Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News deconstruct the drama leading to the middle-of-the-night collapse of Senate Republicans’ last-ditch effort to overhaul the Affordable Care Act.

July 28, 2017

Repeal & Replace Watch

Analysis: GOP Failure To Replace The Health Law Was Years In The Making

As postmortems mount regarding the collapse of the Senate Republican health plan, it’s clear how complex political and policy issues worked against the replacement effort.

By Julie Rovner

July 28, 2017

Repeal & Replace Watch

5 Ways White House Can Use Its Muscle To Undercut Obamacare

The Trump administration has a variety of mechanisms at its disposal that could undermine the insurance exchanges.

By Shefali Luthra

July 28, 2017

Repeal & Replace Watch

5 Ways White House Can Use Its Muscle To Undercut Obamacare

The Trump administration has a variety of mechanisms at its disposal that could undermine the insurance exchanges.

By Shefali Luthra

July 28, 2017

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Obamacare’s History Littered With Near-Death Experiences

The Affordable Care Act has repeatedly faced opposition in Congress and the courts, but it has continued to survive.

By Julie Rovner

July 28, 2017

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Timeline: Obamacare’s History Littered With Near-Death Experiences

The Affordable Care Act has repeatedly faced opposition in Congress and the courts, but it has continued to survive.

By Julie Rovner

July 28, 2017

REPEAL & REPLACE WATCH

McCain Votes No, Derails ‘Skinny Repeal’ In Marathon Session

After a late-night session and the "skinny" defeat, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pulls legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act from the floor.

By Michael McAuliff

July 28, 2017

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