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Six years after promising a plan to "repeal and replace" the federal health law, House Republicans are finally ready to deliver.

Amid early signs that insurance premiums under Obamacare might rise significantly next year, administration officials Tuesday previewed their plans to increase enrollment in the marketplaces, particularly among young adults who have been slow to sign up.

Ruling ensures patent challengers may make an appeal before a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office board, rather than to the federal court.

The United States is on track to spend $2.6 trillion less on healthcare between 2014 and 2019 compared to initial projections made right after the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act.

Money will help provide hands-on training tailored to small practices, especially those that practice in historically under-resourced areas.

Despite the ongoing shift from fee-for-service to a value-based care model, a significant number providers are resistant to implementing alternative payment methods even though revenue cycle management continues to be a critical aspect of a provider's health, says a new Peer60 report.

Before the industry can cater to what the customer wants, it needs to determine just what that is, according to Anthem's David Poole, speaking at the conference for America's Health Insurance Plans Wednesday.

The federal push reflects the continuing concern over the nation's rate of unintended pregnancies, which is one of the highest among developed countries. The costs are significant not only for the families involved but also for the federal and state governments.

Payers are using advanced analytics to improve physician engagement and performance in accountable care arrangements and risk-sharing contracts.

Data shows that 24 million more people would become uninsured by 2021 if the Affordable Care Act is repealed following the 2016 election, according to a new report.