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Keep employer plans in focus as ACA ‘repeal-and-replace’ proposals are rolled out
Most of the coverage offered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is through the individual market (plans sold in the…
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Uncertain outlook for pediatric dental benefits in a post-ACA world
Oral health advocates are closely watching Capitol Hill. Many are worried about the future of children’s dental benefits under proposed…
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Reporter uncovers ripple effect of her state’s Medicaid policies
Houston Chronicle reporter Jenny Deam last year wrote an in-depth story about how a mill is closing in a Texas…
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Close eye on SEC filings uncovers DOJ targeting of another Medicare Advantage insurer
We reported last month that the U.S. Department of Justice was investigating the risk-adjustment practices of UnitedHealth Group and WellMed…
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Trump lays out goals for health care under his administration
In a speech before Congress in which he promised “Everything that is broken in our country can be fixed,” President Donald Trump…
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Looking at the conservative ‘heritage’ of some core ACA features
The New York Times Magazine recently looked at the prolonged fight against the Affordable Care Act (ACA) waged by Heritage…
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Journalists learn about intricacies of prescription drug pricing
Many Americans think they pay too much for their prescription drugs, especially those who need life-saving medications for cancer and…
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Actuaries’ analysis of ACA alternatives can inform news coverage
For those of us deluged with analyses and opinions from the left and the right over replacements for the Affordable…
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Lawsuit may indicate change in government’s pursuit of insurance fraud
A 2011 lawsuit unsealed last week reveals the inner workings of the nation’s largest health insurer, UnitedHealth Group. In the lawsuit,…
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Reporter explored efforts to make dental health a primary care priority
Millions of Americans face challenges in finding oral health care services. Creative efforts are underway to tackle the problem. Some…