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Religious Nonprofits Won’t Pay For Birth Control Under Proposal

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After a year of controversy, the Obama administration proposes a way for women who work at nonprofit religious institutions to get free birth control without requiring their employers to pay for it.

Fed Economist Steps Into Dispute On Geographic Differences In Health Spending

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A new analysis concludes that things like the prevalence of smoking, obesity and diabetes best explain why Medicare spending in some regions of the country is higher, instead of how medicine is practiced, as other researchers believe.

Despite Incentives, Doctors’ Offices Lag On Digital Records

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A recent study found that the health care industry isn’t benefiting from computer networks that have transformed other fields. But the federal coordinator for health IT says there has been a lot of progress that will result in better care and cost savings in the future.

As ‘Bodega Clinicas’ Fill Void, Officials Are Torn on Embracing Them

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The storefront doctor’s offices serve a vast number of uninsured Latino residents, in a kind of parallel, cash-only health system. But officials have little information on the quality of health care the clinicas provide, and whether they might be able to help fill persistent and profound gaps in Los Angeles’ strained safety net.

A Guide To Health Insurance Exchanges

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The new online marketplaces, to be set up by October, are designed to make it easier to buy insurance. But they’re in the middle of a political fight over the health care law.

Florida’s Gov. Scott, Chief Opponent Of Health Law, Meets With HHS Chief Sebelius

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Gov. Rick Scott visited Washington to press HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for approval on the Florida’s Medicaid managed care plans. Afterward, he offered few details about their discussion on another major issue — how, or if, the state will carry out key parts of the Affordable Care Act.

Senior Correspondent Sarah Varney Discusses What 2013 Will Hold For Health Care

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KHN reporters preview some of the big issues coming in the new year: KHN Senior Correspondent Sarah Varney says she will follow the stories of people who will be affected the most by implementation of the health law.

Web Reporter Alvin Tran Discusses What 2013 Will Hold For Health Care

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KHN reporters preview some of the big issues coming in the new year: KHN Web Reporter Alvin Tran discusses how important the coming year will be for health exchanges and addressing health disparities and barriers to care.

Senior Correspondent Jordan Rau Discusses What 2013 Will Hold For Health Care

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KHN reporters preview some of the big issues coming in the new year: KHN Senior Correspondent Jordan Rau says he’ll be watching for changes in how hospitals and doctors are paid — away from “fee-for-service” and toward paying for better quality.

Web Reporter Ankita Rao Discusses What 2013 Will Hold For Health Care

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KHN reporters preview some of the big issues coming in the new year: KHN Web Reporter Ankita Rao says that in 2013 she will follow new models of health care delivery designed to counter health care system inefficiencies.

Web Reporter Shefali Kulkarni Discusses What 2013 Will Hold For Health Care

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KHN reporters preview some of the big issues coming in the new year: KHN Web Reporter Shefali Kulkarni says that she’ll be watching closely how doctors and patients interact with and educate themselves about the health law.

Senior Correspondent Jay Hancock Discusses What 2013 Will Hold For Health Care

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KHN reporters preview some of the big issues coming in the new year: Senior Correspondent Jay Hancock says he will closely watch insurers and what they offer to a throng of new people entering the insurance market.

Senior Correspondent Phil Galewitz Discusses What 2013 Will Hold For Health Care

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KHN reporters preview some of the big issues coming this year: KHN Senior Correspondent Phil Galewitz says he’ll be watching state decisions on expanding Medicaid, establishing exchanges and reaching out to the public on the law.