Affordable Care Act

Kentucky Gov.-elect Matt Bevin has vowed to do away with Kynect, the successful state-run insurance exchange.

What Happens If Kentucky Dismantles Its Health Insurance Exchange?

2:50pm December 01, 2015

by Phil Galewitz

Supporters of Kentucky's insurance exchange have asked the governor-elect to reconsider a pledge he made to shutter it and shift people to the federally run HealthCare.gov.

Kate and Scott Savett, of Allentown, PA, at an event of the Greater Delaware Valley chapter of the National MS Society, in Philadelphia, PA.

Patients Want To Price-Shop For Care, But Online Tools Unreliable

2:33pm November 30, 2015

by Elana Gordon

Savvy patients want the best medical care for the best deal, and online calculators seem like a great way to compare the cost of common scans and procedures. But many are inaccurate.

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Health & Safety

End Of Medicare Bonuses Will Cut Pay To Primary Care Doctors

7:03am November 28, 2015

by Michelle Andrews

A 10 percent bump in pay under the Affordable Care Act will expire at year-end. The bonus was supposed to help balance the reimbursement discrepancies between primary care providers and specialists.

Rick and Letha Heitman, of Centennial, Colo., bought their health plan in 2015 through Colorado HealthOP, an insurance cooperative that will close at the end of the year. HealthOp's CEO says the co-op was "blindsided" when some promised federal subsidies

Many Health Co-Ops Fold, Others Survive Startup Struggles

8:54am November 26, 2015

Establishing a member-owned, nonprofit health co-op from scratch is tough; 12 of 23 that tried under Obamacare have closed after just one year. Sick patients poured in, and promised subsidies didn't.

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UnitedHealth Group Says It May Quit Offering Coverage On Obamacare Exchanges

4:36pm November 19, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

The company says it's losing money on the exchanges, which are an integral part of the Affordable Care Act.

Kalu James moved to Austin, Texas, eight years ago, but bought health insurance for the first time this year. Twenty percent of the city's musicians live below the federal poverty line.

Musicians Struggle To Buy Insurance In A City That Thrives On Music

7:04pm November 11, 2015

by Veronica Zaragovia

The music industry generates $1.6 billion a year for Austin, Texas. But many musicians can't afford the basics, including health insurance. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians steps in to help.

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Dr. Miller checks medical records of Patricia Gillihan, 71.

House Calls For The Homebound Make A Comeback

5:11pm November 11, 2015

by Misha Friedman

"You can evaluate the person as a whole," says Dr. Roberta Miller, who has been a home care physician for more than 20 years. The traditional house call may be the future of medicine.

Confusion And High Costs Still Hamper Obamacare Enrollment

8:32am November 07, 2015

by Fred Mogul

Will the third year be the charm for coaxing the uninsured to sign up for health coverage? Federal officials are targeting Newark, N.J., and four other cities during open enrollment.

Economy

What The Rise In Obamacare Premiums Means For North Carolina

10:55am November 06, 2015

by Emily McCord

Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act began Sunday, and we learned this week that consumers are likely to find higher premiums – in some cases as high as 40 percent or more.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell says she's willing to work with Texas leaders to craft a unique Medicaid plan for the state.

Health & Safety

Texas' Changing Relationship To Obamacare

1:10pm November 02, 2015

by Carrie Feibel

Many Texans still oppose the ACA even though the state is home to the most uninsured in the country. But more people and business groups are starting to feel the effects of not supporting the law.

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