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Election shake-up likely to bring “tweaks” to Health Reform, but still moving forward. This week’s election shake-ups will likely mean Congress taking a second look at healthcare reform law, say industry analysts, but for now insurers and states must continue moving forward with reforms such as establishing Health Insurance Exchanges in each state. Although President Obama remains committed to the Affordable Care Act he signed in M... Read more
Most businesses won’t drop coverage because of health reform Most businesses won’t drop coverage because of health reform  Nov. 17, 2010  According to survey results released this week, most employers aren’t planning to drop health coverage once state-run health insurance exchanges become available starting in 2014. As part of the Affordable Care Act enacted by Congress and signed into law last March by Pres... Read more
New Guidelines issued for Grandfathered Health Plans Employers can now change insurers and still keep their health insurance plan’s grandfathered status, according to new government guidelines issued this week by the Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services Departments. This reversal of a former interpretation of President Obama’s Health Reform law came from a concern that forcing an employer to... Read more
4 Key Questions About Health Insurance Exchanges As part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) passed by Congress in March of 2010, each state is mandated to establish a Health Insurance Exchange where consumers can shop for health plans by 2014. As states progress with the development process, several key issues must be considered regarding how their Health Insurance [...]... Read more
Former HHS Secretary Leavitt Says Most States Aren’t On Track To Meet Exchange Deadline

Most states are not on track to make the Jan. 1, 2014, deadline for building health insurance exchanges set by the federal overhaul law, said former Health and Human Services Secretary Michael O. Leavitt.

With many of the 2011 state legislative sessions wrapped up, “I don’t know any that are far along” on implementing exchanges, Leavitt told Kaiser ...

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Recent Graduates Get Less Health Insurance Than They Expect Recent college graduates are receiving health insurance benefits at a much lower rate than they expected, according to a recent survey of parents, students and graduates. According to the survey, conducted by Kelton Research, 80% of students and 73% of recent graduates said they expect their first job out of college would provide them with [...]... Read more
Peaceful Sunday London Peaceful Sunday London Sunday morning in Old North London is an exquisitely peaceful place. Those noisy do nothings called road workers are off elsewhere, sleeping off their bloated wages paid to them for sleeping and noise making the rest of the week. The students, the hope of tomorrow, have finally gone to bed after their late nights of bunka-bunka music. So,... Read more

What is a Health Insurance Exchange?


An exchange is a marketplace where consumers can comparison shop for health insurance. Currently, there are a number of private health insurance exchanges available to consumers. In the future new exchanges will be created by individual states or the federal government.

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CDC: Medical Bills Present Hardship To Many Families

Thursday, 08 March 2012 08:40

Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on the financial stress caused by high medical costs.  

NPR Shots Blog: 1 In 3 Americans Is Having A Hard Time Paying Medical Bills
While politicians and soon, the Supreme Court, are fighting about the fate of the Affordable Care Act, a new government study finds...

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Big Hospital Groups Will Get Bigger And Unlikely Partnerships Could Emerge, According To Moody's

Thursday, 08 March 2012 08:40

A new report by Moody's outlines how not-for-profit hospitals are being driven by reimbursement pressures and healthcare reform to join forces with health insurers and for-profit companies, among others.

The New York Times: Hospital Groups Will Get Bigger, Moody's Predicts
Responding to changes in health care, big hospital groups are expected to...

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Surgeon General Finds Much Work Needed To Stop Teen Smoking

Thursday, 08 March 2012 08:39

The federal report documents an "epidemic" of tobacco use among teens, which it says can stunt lung growth and accelerate development of health problems.

The Washington Post: Surgeon General's Report Takes Aim At Youth Smoking
Smoking during the teenage years stunts lung growth and accelerates the decline in their function that inevitably comes...

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State Legislatures Take On Ultrasound Mandate Costs, Employee Health Plans, Medicaid Reform, Malpractice

Thursday, 08 March 2012 08:39

News outlets report on a variety of state health policy news.

The Associated Press/NBC Washington: Virginia Senate Democrats Send Budget Wish List to McDonnell
Democrats in the state Senate have sent Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell a list of conditions they want addressed before allowing a new state budget necessary to fund state services and...

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Obama Administration: Mandate Is Respectful Of Individual Rights

Thursday, 08 March 2012 08:39

The Department of Justice argues that the individual mandate is more protective of individual choices than programs such as Medicare. In other news related to the health law, the clashes between consumer and business groups over the measure's required benefit summaries don't appear to be over.  

Politico Pro: DOJ: Mandate Approach...

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