Analysis: GOP Health Plan May Not Fix The Problems They Want To Fix
The House Republican health care proposal to replace Obamacare may not cut costs, increase choices or boost coverage in the end.
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GOP Senators Ask GAO To Investigate High Prices For Orphan Drugs
Amid an uproar over soaring drug prices, three GOP senators are seeking an investigation into whether the Orphan Drug Act is being manipulated to jack up the cost of medications for rare diseases.
Health Insurers Say They Don't Want To Go Back To Being The Bad Guys
Researchers asked health insurance executives what worries them most about Republican plans to repeal and replace Obamacare. They said incentives to keep healthy people enrolled need to be stronger.
Health Savings Accounts Are Back In The Policy Spotlight
Republicans hope to expand the use of health savings accounts to encourage consumers to be more judicious in using their coverage. How do the accounts work?
Medical Debt Is Top Reason Consumers Hear From Collection Agencies
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports that 59 percent of people contacted by a debt collector had outstanding medical bills. Telecommunications and utility bills trailed far behind.
6 Lesser-Known Obamacare Provisions That Could Evaporate
Private rooms for pumping breast milk and expanded therapy coverage for children with autism are two of the less publicized mandates of the Affordable Care Act. Also, being able to choose your OB-GYN.
Medicare Failed To Recover Up To $125 Million In Overpayments From Private Insurers
Audits show Medicare potentially overpaid five insurance plans by $128 million, yet the government recovered only $3 million. The finding adds to questions about oversight of Medicare Advantage plans.
For Many, Fewer Obamacare Choices Doesn't Mean Higher Prices
One in five people getting health care through the Affordable Care Act no longer have a choice of insurers. But those markets don't have significantly higher prices than areas with competition.
The Future Of Medicaid May Be Found In Indiana, Where The Poor Pay
Seema Verma, the architect of Indiana's Medicaid overhaul, is slated to run the federal agency overseeing the health care program for the poor. She instated mandatory payments from recipients.
White House Sharpens Its Case For Obamacare, As Republicans Sharpen Knives
President Obama and his advisers are trying to document the accomplishments of his signature health care law, mindful that Republicans are dead set on repeal.