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In California, backers of a plan to allow adults living in the country illegally to buy coverage on the state’s exchange hurry to get federal approval — fearing opposition or inaction under a new administration.
The “overall hospital quality” rating is designed to help consumers who are sometimes confused by the variety of quality measures that the government already provides. But members of Congress had asked for the delay because of concerns that the methodology for the stars was not accurate.
Gina McCarthy met with Kaiser Health News to answer a range of questions, including how the agency is involved in efforts to combat Zika and the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
Some advocates for mentally ill people say the administration’s action is long overdue.
The request also hints at a potential compromise from the justices.
The proposal that Medicare made this month to better control prescription drug costs involves testing strategies used with some success in the private sector.
About 4 million people signed up for health coverage for the first time, reports the Health and Human Services Department.
This new generation of so-called “skinny plans” can save employers money, but it’s not yet clear if they will meet regulatory scrutiny.
Officials have proposed establishing six options for the exchange plans that would set standard deductibles and maximum out-of-pocket spending limits, among other things.
The White House would like to extend full federal funding for three years to states that now opt to expand Medicaid, but Congress would have to approve any change.
The goal is to improve health and potentially reduce spending.
10.5 million uninsured Americans targeted in enrollment campaign starting Nov.1
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