President Barack Obama took to the media to pressure Republicans to unveil a replacement proposal before they repeal major parts of the law.
If Republicans Repeal Health Law, How Will They Pay For Replacement?
By Julie Rovner Leading Republicans have vowed that even if they repeal most of the Affordable Care Act early in 2017, a replacement will not hurt those currently receiving benefits. Republicans will seek to ensure that “no one is worse off,” said House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., in an interview with a Wisconsin newspaper earlier […]
Obamacare Enrollment Is Beating Last Year’s Early Pace
Despite Obamacare’s rising prices, decreased insurer participation & a vigorous political threat, consumer enrollment for 2017 is outpacing last year.
Women Doctors May Be Better For Patients’ Health
When a patient goes to the best hospital, he or she usually hopes for a doctor who is knowledgeable and experienced; women physicians.
Uncertain Fate Of Health Law Giving Health Industry Heartburn
Six years into building its business around the Affordable Care Act, the nation’s $3 trillion health care industry may be losing that political playbook.
Republicans Likely To ‘Give Themselves Time’ To Set Health Law Replacement
Replacement that Republicans can agree on will not be quick if they intend to maintain coverage for 20 million who gained coverage with health law.
Study Finds Significant Differences In Plans Sold On Or Off The Exchanges
Three years after opening their online doors, the health insurance marketplaces, premiums, ,and deductibles were higher in off-exchanges plans.
Frustration Runs Deep For Customers Forced To Change Marketplace Plans Routinely
Doctor and hospital switching is a recurring Marketplace scramble for these consumers who face rising premiums and plan exits.
7 Insurers Alleged To Use Skimpy Drug Coverage To Discourage HIV Patients
The health law prohibits insurers from discriminating against people with serious illnesses, but some marketplace plans sidestep with drug discrimination.
Hospitals Say They’re Being Slammed By Drug Price Hikes
Hospitals are getting slammed by drug price hikes that often have nothing to do with improving patient health, a new report has found.