Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Washington State Exchange Confronts Funding Shortfall
The Washington Health Benefit Exchange call center in Spokane is so busy that staffing has been quadrupled, with the center receiving up to 10,000 calls a day. The problem is not enough of those callers are actually signing up for insurance. (Springer, 3/12)
MNsure officials aim to attract more private-plan buyers with yet another special enrollment period. It offers anyone hit with a federal tax penalty for not having health insurance last year a chance to avoid another tax penalty. (Zdechlik, 3/12)
A bill supporting a new comprehensive state audit of Colorado鈥檚 health exchange sailed through a House committee with unanimous support on Tuesday and heads next to the full House. (Kerwin McCrimmon, 3/11)
