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Insurance
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Studies raise questions about medical care in high-deductible health plans
In August, we reported on two surveys of employers that showed a movement toward less comprehensive health insurance. More employers…
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Series explains Health Policy through people’s stories
The Tennessean recently ran a six-part series by Tom Wilemon, who was a 2012-13 AHCJ Regional Health Journalism Fellow, showing the faces…
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Employer survey shows continued move toward less comprehensive health insurance coverage
Almost every day there is news about the strategies employers are using as they prepare for the Affordable Care Act.…
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Behind the headlines, survey reveals ‘a quiet revolution’ away from more comprehensive insurance
One of the big stories reported on Aug. 21 involved the Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) 2013…
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For wellness programs, more employers using rewards and penalties
Here’s a trend to watch: More employers are using both financial incentives (the carrot) and penalties (the stick) in wellness…
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Political climate influences story line about delay in out-of-pocket limits under ACA
The New York Times had a big story about another Obamacare delay – the out-of-pocket limits will be put off…
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California announces SHOP exchange insurers and rates
The health benefit exchange for California’s 500,000 small employers named six health insurers last week and announced the rates those…