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By Jeff Lagasse | 09:44 am | May 03, 2017
Health Affairs study shows the current penalty structure leads some hospitals to be penalized persistently, leading to financial burden, study says.
By Kaiser Health News | 09:20 am | May 03, 2017
Individuals in this age group benefitted from ACA provision allowing them to stay on parents health plan, after which they must weigh options.
By Susan Morse | 04:53 pm | May 02, 2017
Waiving the rule through a process called martial law allows them to vote when ready, rather than waiting the one day required, according to The Hill.
By Susan Morse | 01:27 pm | May 01, 2017
Bill gives no guarantee of funding for cost-sharing reduction payments, viewed by insurers as crucial to stabilizing ACA premiums.
By Wendy Almeida | 04:12 pm | April 28, 2017
From Trump's choice of appointees, communication with HHS and attempt at replacing the ACA, readers think the future of healthcare is still uncertain.
By Kaiser Health News | 03:31 pm | April 28, 2017
Exchange's executive director warned rates could jump by more than 40 percent if Trump administration, Congress reject key ACA elements.
By Susan Morse | 12:34 pm | April 28, 2017
GOP amendment included opt-out for states on essential benefits, yielding push back from moderates.
By Henry Powderly | 11:02 am | April 28, 2017
The HHS secretary said interoperability is needed, but pledged his office will take a "60,000-foot" view.
By Susan Morse | 05:32 pm | April 27, 2017
Amendment is modeled after systems working in Wyoming, Utah, Maine and his own state of Wisconsin, Ryan says.
By Susan Morse | 11:55 am | April 27, 2017
Budget Director Mulvaney said Trump is continuing the payments for now, no guarantee the funding will continue in May.