Untouchable! Vets’ $52 Billion Health Care Plan
The military is trying to figure out ways to slow down the rapidly rising cost of care and the Obama administration's 2012 budget calls for the first changes since 1996.
Affordable Care Act
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Navigating The Tricky World Of Maternity Coverage
Michelle Andrews, author of KHN's "Insuring Your Health" weekly feature, talks with Jackie Judd about how various types of insurance plans do
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Romney Defends Mass. Health Plan: ‘Right For The People Of My State’ (Video Excerpts)
In a major speech today at the University of Michigan Medical School, Mitt Romney defended the health reform law he signed while governor of Massachusetts. And, he used a PowerPoint presentation to lay out a very different vision for what he would do if he becomes president, which includes reliance on more market-based competition among insurers and health care providers.
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Romney Defends Mass. Health Plan: ‘Right For The People Of My State’
In a major speech today at the University of Michigan Medical School, Mitt Romney defended the health reform law he signed while governor of Massachusetts. And, he used a PowerPoint presentation to lay out a very different vision for what he would do if he becomes president, which includes reliance on more market-based competition among insurers and health care providers.
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Navigating The Tricky World Of Maternity Coverage
Michelle Andrews, author of KHN's "Insuring Your Health" weekly feature, talks with Jackie Judd about how various types of insurance plans do
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Dispatch From Los Angeles: Cockroaches, Podiatrists And Fears About Medicaid’s Future (Guest Opinion)
Located in one of the nation's most medically underserved areas, St. John's Well Child and Family Center is bracing for GOP-backed Medicaid cuts that the facility's director says would be disastrous.
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Letter From California: Exchange Board Has Daunting Task
The Golden State was the first to create a health care exchange under federal law. But setting up the online marketplace will take time -- and money that the cash-strapped state might not have.
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For The NAIC, A Consequential Decision On The MLR (Guest Opinion)
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is considering whether to endorse legislation that would remove broker and agent commissions from the medical loss ratio. The final decision will have far-reaching implications for the reliability of the MLR as a measure of a health plan's value.
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A New Cost Control Idea
When it comes to controlling rising health care costs, we face an urgent problem that leads to a simple question: Is there a smart idea that can be done now? Yes. It's called "Paying for Outcomes."
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GOP Debate Excerpts
The first Republican debate among some of the presidential contenders included some questions about the health law, the role of the federal government, medical malpractice and Medicare. These excerpts of the debate include answers from Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin, Donald Trump and Newt Gingrich did not attend the Greenville, S.C. debate.
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Video: GOP Debate Excerpts
The first Republican debate among some of the presidential contenders included some questions about the health law, the role of the federal government, medical malpractice and Medicare. These excerpts of the debate include answers from Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin, Donald Trump and Newt Gingrich did not attend the Greenville, S.C. debate.
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New Labels Will Soon Help Consumers Choose Health Plans
The finishing touches are being made on "coverage fact labels" that will list costs that insurers will cover for some conditions.
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Health On The Hill Transcript – Key Republican Signals Flexibility On Ryan Plan For Medicare
KHN's Mary Agnes Carey talks with Jackie Judd about Rep. Dave Camp's comments Thursday that signaled flexibility on Rep. Paul Ryan's plan to change Medicare.
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Key Republican Signals Flexibility On Ryan Plan For Medicare (Video)
In today's Health On The Hill, KHN's Mary Agnes Carey talks with Jackie Judd about Rep. Dave Camp's comments Thursday that signaled flexibility on Rep. Paul Ryan's plan to change Medicare. Camp said he's open to pursuing other approaches to reduce federal Medicare spending to lower the debt, and he called on Democrats to present specifics on how they would cut federal spending.
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Q&A: My Uninsured Daughter Needs More Inexpensive Care, Where Can She Go?
Michelle Andrews answers a question from a mother whose daughter is uninsured and needs some inexpensive care. Andrews says going to a community health center may be a good option for her.
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Q&A: My Daughter With A Pre-Existing Condition Lost Her Insurance, What Can We Do?
Michelle Andrews answers a question from a mother whose daughter lost her insurance and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. What are her options to get coverage?
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At Least 600,000 Young Adults Join Parents’ Health Plans Under New Law
One of the most popular provisions of the overhaul shows early success, but employers note that it also will usher in higher costs.
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Graduates Without Health Coverage Should Consider Their Parents’ Plan
The health law guarantees that until the age of 26, children can stay on a family plan. There are exceptions, however, including when the young adult is offered insurance at work - even if that insurance is not as good as Mom and Dad's.
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Opinion Column
The Hypocritical And Reckless Attacks On The Ryan Medicare Plan — Guest Opinion
Last week, the president said the country has serious issues to address. He's right. One of the biggest is the budget challenge. Unfortunately, the president's carefully orchestrated attack on the Ryan plan has made it much less likely that real progress will be made before 2013 to address the problem.
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Federal Efforts Build Momentum To Address Health Inequities — Guest Opinion
During the month of April -- Minority Health Month -- the Obama administration took significant steps to build momentum for efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic health inequities. But with this momentum the stakes have become higher than ever, just as fiscal and political pressures mount that could undermine progress.