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Federal health officials urge anyone at substantial risk of HIV to start an expensive prescription drug regimen that can prevent infection. But that doesn't mean it qualifies for coverage without any cost sharing under the health law.
Large companies like Sherwin-Williams, based in Cleveland, aren't likely to use the individual insurance marketplace created by the health law, but they will help pay for it.
An analysis of newly available data may reveal fraud. But experts caution that the raw data alone could also make physicians who are doing nothing wrong look bad.
The Affordable Care Act offers subsidies for low-income families who currently qualify for the federal-state Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), forcing states to make a decision on CHIP's future.
Billing data show that some doctors charge the government much more than their peers in the same specialty by deeming almost all office visits "complex."
A congressional panel has held its first hearing on a controversial rule that governs the admission status of Medicare patients.
Company and government supervisors knew that employees at the tax-funded ACA processing center in Wentzville were being paid to do little or no work, former employees said.
KHN's consumer columnist looks into issues raised by readers about health law coverage.
AmeriMark Direct, based in Cleveland, is seeing a jump in insurance costs and is debating whether to drop coverage for its 700 workers.
The volatility in insurance rates irks a small business owner in Northeast Ohio, despite the introduction of the ACA.
In Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross' success in enrolling 283,000 new members has presented several challenges.
KHN's consumer columnist examines the pros and cons of this trend, which could give employees more responsibility for their health coverage.
Some say early concerns were exaggerated, though late enrollment and Medicaid problems also have cut demand.
All insurers that sell health-related policies would be required to pay the assessment, even those whose products aren't sold on the exchange.
Millions of baby boomers have hepatitis-C, and as they age into Medicare, the problem is how to pay for a $100,000+ treatment.
KHN's consumer columnist answers a reader's question about what happens when, because of special circumstances, one must shop for health coverage through the online insurance marketplaces even though it's not open enrollment season.
The program, which provides subsidies to businesses with fewer than 25 employees, has been beset by delays and technical problems. "It's absolutely making me crazy," says one frustrated business owner.
Readmissions and patient injuries decrease as new government programs take effect.
The idea, which could save companies big money, is stirring interest and concern.
Online firms offer concierge medical services to middle-class subscribers including speedy referrals and a helping hand through the red tape.
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