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Could the health law be overturned on the basis of the requirement that nearly everyone obtain health insurance? Sure. But it would be one more sign that the courts are establishing new limits on federal power, rather than recognizing existing ones. That is not something conservative judges, in particular, say they like to do.
Health law's requirements on how much insurers must spend on medical care is leading to some refunds and reductions in consumer costs.
Obamacare's number-one idea for improving health care quality and reducing costs is to promote something called "accountable care organizations" in Medicare is sinking like a stone because it is premised on the notion that government experts can direct the market better than consumers.
With enrollment falling far short of expectations, the Obama administration announces changes to make federally run high risk insurance plans both more affordable and more accessible.
KHN's "Insuring Your Health" columnist Michelle Andrews talks with Jackie Judd about the provisions in the health law that provide for free preventive tests. While the law doesn't apply to all insurance plans, it should cut costs for many people.
The author is responding to a column originally published on KHN on May 9, 2011.
These workplace centers are increasingly expanding beyond job injuries to offer on-site preventive tests and screenings and health coaching.
Gov. Peter Shumlin says the new system will treat health care as a right and be a huge jobs creator.
The Obama administration issued final rules Thursday requiring insurers to justify rate increases of 10 percent or more.
Employees will be experiencing higher co-pays and deductibles in their health insurance next year as employers continue to reduce their overall coverage to deal with rapidly rising costs.
GOP lawmakers generally oppose efforts to set up the insurance marketplaces called for in the health law - but they aren't crazy about the alternatives either.
Mitt Romney's reversals on a variety of policy issues create the impression that when he's with you, he's with you. At least until he leaves the room. The impression is again playing out in regard to Romney's stunning reversal on Massachusett's health plan.
Nine states are pushing the Obama administration to ease a requirement that insurers spend 80 percent of their premium revenues on medical care
But the provision could get a chilly reception from federal officials, who would have to approve the changes.
Michelle Andrews, author of KHN's "Insuring Your Health" weekly feature, talks with Jackie Judd about how various types of insurance plans do
Michelle Andrews, author of KHN's "Insuring Your Health" weekly feature, talks with Jackie Judd about how various types of insurance plans do
The Golden State was the first to create a health care exchange under federal law. But setting up the online marketplace will take time -- and money that the cash-strapped state might not have.
Businesses and individuals looking for convenience are contracting with services that will provide same-day medical appointments at home or office.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is considering whether to endorse legislation that would remove broker and agent commissions from the medical loss ratio. The final decision will have far-reaching implications for the reliability of the MLR as a measure of a health plan's value.
Numbers still remain far below estimates for the program designed to help people with pre-existing medical conditions, but cost and lack of publicity may hamper enrollment.
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