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Reform Update: Federal exchange won't transfer Medicaid applications until November
By Steven Ross Johnson | October 15, 2013 | Basic Web Basic Web Subscription Details
Americans submitting their applications for Medicaid through the federal government's online insurance marketplace in 36 states may want to contact their state Medicaid agencies for faster results.
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State exchanges report strong interest from young people
By Maureen McKinney | October 15, 2013 | Basic Web Basic Web Subscription Details
A few states running their own insurance exchanges are touting high levels of interest from young people, leaving observers to speculate about the likelihood of attracting a demographic group widely viewed as the linchpin of the healthcare reform law's success.
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Senate leaders optimistic deal to end shutdown is near
By Jessica Zigmond | October 14, 2013 | Basic Web Basic Web Subscription Details
U.S. Senate leaders from both parties Monday indicated they're optimistic about reaching a deal to end the government shutdown with an agreement that sources say is likely to include a few Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions.
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Obesity surgery coverage balloons the cost of some plans
By Washington Post | October 14, 2013
Consumers shopping for health coverage in new online marketplaces may scratch their heads when they come to a handful of plans in Virginia: Why do some cost more than $1,800 a month? The reason: Those premiums reflect an add-on benefit for a type of costly surgery for obesity which makes them up to...
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The soaring cost of a simple breath
By New York Times | October 14, 2013
Asthma can usually be well controlled with drugs. But being able to afford prescription medications often requires top-notch insurance or plenty of disposable income, and time to hunt for bargains.
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Late News: State insurance exchanges may introduce risk, Moody's says
By Beth Kutscher | October 12, 2013 | Print Magazine Print Magazine Subscription Details
A credit analyst for not-for-profit healthcare providers cautions that the new state health insurance exchanges may introduce more short-term risk than benefit.
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Some still arguing for a national patient identifier
By Joseph Conn | October 11, 2013 | Basic Web Basic Web Subscription Details
Who's still stumping for a national patient identifier? “I want an identifier,” said Joey Sudomir, CIO at Texas Health Partners, Arlington, and Bill Spooner is right there with him.
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Vital Signs
Moody's warns exchanges could carry more short-term risk than benefit
By Beth Kutscher | October 11, 2013
A credit analyst for not-for-profit healthcare providers is cautioning that the new state health insurance exchanges may introduce more short-term risk than benefit.
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Vital Signs
Federal insurance exchange introduces window-shopping
By Maureen McKinney | October 11, 2013
Many people visiting the federal government's health insurance marketplace in 36 states complained that they couldn't window-shop for health plans without creating an account.
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Reform Update: Provider-network info on insurance exchanges varies by state
By Maureen McKinney | October 10, 2013 | Basic Web Basic Web Subscription Details
Certain states are performing better than others in providing consumers with information about in-network doctors and hospitals for the various plans.
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