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Countering the fog of research
The military uses the phrase “the fog of war” to describe the miscalculations and botched decisions that get made in…
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What we know – and don’t know – about Marketplace enrollment
We posted yesterday on what we knew about enrollment as we waited for the updated HHS report – which of course…
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State medical boards approve telemedicine guidelines
Representatives of state medical licensing boards approved updated guidelines this week to help ensure the safety and quality of medicine…
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Research: Price transparency could save billions in health care costs
It’s widely assumed that when patients have more information about the cost of care they drive down health care costs…
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Looking ahead to new ACA enrollment numbers
I keep waiting for the final official HHS report on enrollment and the state and demographic breakdowns, but since we…
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Kansas reporter shares rural perspective on dental care
Larry Dreiling Along with coverage of everything from Congressional wrangling over the Farm Bill to livestock management to wildlife conservation,…
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Making sure patients aren’t surprised by hidden hospital fees
Daniel Chang Daniel Chang wrote a piece for The Miami Herald on some of the hidden hospital fees that can take patients by…
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Despite ‘essential’ designation, dental benefits lacking under ACA
State and federal policymakers should take steps to make dental benefits less costly and more widely available under the Affordable…
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Palliative care: Our language matters
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. This type of care is focused on providing patients…
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A closer look: Did the ACA result in more canceled plans?
If you tried to get precise numbers about the late 2013 “plan cancellation” imbroglio, you’ll know it was extremely difficult.…
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