Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
How Do People Really Feel About Obamacare?
Many of the GOP presidential candidates say they'll repeal or greatly revise the Affordable Care Act. Love it or hate it, there are lots of opinions about Obamacare. Some are true. Many are myths. CNNMoney sets the record straight. (Luhby, 8/5)
Texans who purchased an insurance plan under President Obama's signature health law will soon have a special label on their insurance cards — "QHP," for "qualified health plan." House Bill 1514, which becomes law Sept. 1, will apply to more than a million Texans who purchased insurance on healthcare.gov, the federal exchange created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). (Lin, Walters and Murphy, 8/6)
The head of California’s exchange, after overseeing two straight years of small rate hikes, is convinced his state has the secret formula for keeping down insurance premiums — limiting the amount of health plan choice. (Pradhan, 8/5)
