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Pre-Obamacare, Preexisting Conditions Long Vexed States And Insurers

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Before the federal health law guarantee that consumers cannot be turned down because of their medical history, it was difficult to balance insurers鈥 needs to make a profit and individuals鈥 needs for coverage.

GOP Overhaul Would Keep Obamacare’s ‘Cadillac Tax,’ But Delay It Until 2025

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Although Republicans flirted with the idea of changing the tax code so that the value of employer-sponsored health insurance is added to workers鈥 tax liability, House leaders decided to instead keep the ACA鈥檚 tax on insurers and employers that provide generous coverage.

Treatment Gaps Persist Between Low- And High-Income Workers, Even With Insurance

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People earning low wages are more likely than those with higher incomes to go to an emergency room or be admitted to the hospital for avoidable conditions, a study in Health Affairs finds.

Despite Prevention Guidelines, Few Smokers Seek CT Scans To Check For Lung Cancer

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Lung cancer screening rates have not changed much even though the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended that smokers get checked, according to a new study.

Federal Judge Denies Request To Delay EEOC Rules On Wellness Programs

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AARP had sought a preliminary injunction because it argued the new regulations 鈥 which allow employers to tie participation to 30 percent of the cost of individual health coverage 鈥 could be coercive.

What Would A Public Insurance Option Look Like?

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UCLA health policy expert Gerald Kominski says a 鈥減ublic option鈥 health plan would look a lot like private insurance, and politics will determine whether it would happen on a state or national level.

Seven Remaining Obamacare Co-Ops Prepare Survival Strategies

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Two-thirds of the federally funded co-ops created by the health law to sell health insurance to individuals and small employers have folded and those that remain are diversifying to stay alive.

Obama Renews Call For A Public Option In Health Law

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The president made the proposal as part of a comprehensive look at the Affordable Care Act鈥檚 legacy in an article under his byline in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

UnitedHealth To Exit California鈥檚 Obamacare Market

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Though United鈥檚 presence was small, its departure from the nation鈥檚 largest state underscores insurers鈥 ongoing dissatisfaction with Obamacare exchanges.

Sounds Like A Good Idea? Selling Insurance Across State Lines

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Republicans have long touted a proposal to allow insurers to sell across state lines as a way to help keep coverage costs down. But there are some significant obstacles to making such a system work, as this video points out.