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Alex Wubbels, the nurse who was arrested for refusing to let a police officer draw blood from an unconscious patient, has settled with Salt Lake City and the University of Utah for $500,000. Wubbels is shown here during an interview in September.

Utah Nurse Arrested For Doing Her Job Reaches $500,000 Settlement

12:46pm November 01, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Body camera footage showed a Salt Lake City officer roughly arresting nurse Alex Wubbels for following a hospital policy. She plans to use some of the money to help others get access to police video.

Chart: Percentage of Latinos saying they have ever personally experienced discrimination in each area because they are Latino

Poll: 1 In 3 Latinos Report Discrimination Based On Ethnicity

11:07am November 01, 2017

by Joe Neel

Latinos reported substantial discrimination across their lives, including interactions with the police, being slurred because of their race or ethnicity and in health care settings.

Republican Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa and Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota want drugmakers to stop wasting money by making eyedrops that are too big.

Senators Move To Reduce 'Colossal And Completely Preventable Waste' Of Drugs

9:36am November 01, 2017

by Marshall Allen

Senators cited ProPublica reporting that found drug companies have been making patients pay for oversize eyedrops and more liquid cancer medications than they need.

Minnesota's ACA insurance exchange, MNsure, is spending state money this year to hire health care navigators who reach out to consumers to answer questions and help them find the right health plan.

Need Help Picking An ACA Health Plan? Some States Are Reaching Out

5:34am November 01, 2017

by Mark Zdechlik

States aren't getting nearly as much federal money this year to explain and campaign for Affordable Care Act policies. Some are trying to make up the shortfall; others lack the cash or political will.

Diane Brown, executive director of the Arizona Public Interest Research Group, talks to college students about the benefits of buying health coverage on the exchanges.

With ACA Plans A Tougher Sell, Insurers Bring On The Puppies

8:01pm October 31, 2017

by Gisele Grayson

The federal government has all but dropped out of marketing the Affordable Care Act, so states, corporations and private groups are stepping up. Some are going cute, while others get serious.

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People hoping to get health insurance coverage in 2018 may need to make sure their 2017 premiums are paid.

If You're Shopping For Health Insurance, Make Sure You're Paid Up On Old Plan

3:58pm October 31, 2017

by Michelle Andrews

People hoping to get federally subsidized coverage on the marketplaces should make sure their 2017 premiums are paid and that they filed the correct documents with their 2016 taxes.

Cigna Gets Green Light To Raise Obamacare Rates 25 Percent

10:54am October 31, 2017

by Associated Press

The much-smaller competitor to Blue Cross on North Carolina's "Obamacare" health insurance marketplace is raising rates by an average of almost 25 percent.

Dr. Eduardo Ibarra checks the blood pressure of Carmen Garcia Lavoy in the Toa Baja area of Puerto Rico. He's been making house calls in the area with nurse Erika Rodriguez.

Lingering Power Outage In Puerto Rico Strains Health Care System

7:35pm October 30, 2017

by Jason Beaubien

The Puerto Rican government has prioritized getting power back to hospitals. Many clinics and doctors' offices, like other small businesses on the island, still don't have electricity.

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Consumers could get cheaper coverage overall because higher subsidies are cutting out-of-pocket costs.

Shop Around: Subsidies May Offset Your 2018 Health Insurance Price Hike

4:08pm October 30, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

Premiums for top-line HealthCare.gov policies are going up, federal officials confirm. But higher subsidies could cut some consumers' out-of-pocket expenses enough to make coverage cheaper overall.

From left, Yudelmy Cataneda, Javier Suarez and Claudia Suarez talk about health insurance with Yosmay Valdivian (right), an insurance agent from Sunshine Life and Health Advisors, at the Mall of Americas in Miami in 2014.

5 Points To Keep In Mind When Shopping For Health Insurance This Year

2:17pm October 30, 2017

Open enrollment on the exchanges for health insurance created by the Affordable Care Act will be different this time around. Here are some tips on how to make the most of it.