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Obamacare Will Be Both Ally And Rival To eHealthInsurance

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The Affordable Care Act could have easily put eHealthInsurance.com out of business; instead, eHealthInsurance will be another place to buy plans in the 34 states that have federally run insurance exchanges.

For Workers Leaving Their Jobs, Health Exchanges Offer Insurance Choices Beyond COBRA

KFF Health News Original

The health law’s new online insurance marketplaces will create new opportunities for people who lose their jobs and their employer-based health coverage, but consumer advocates worry they may not realize this and lock themselves into pricier coverage than they need.

The Overlooked Obamacare Sales Force: Hospitals

KFF Health News Original

Nobody has a bigger financial stake in the success of Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges than hospitals. And few may work harder to sign up consumers than hospitals themselves.