The federal government wants to deploy several new tools for catching insurers that have overcharged Medicare $30 billion in last three years alone. But the insurance industry is balking.
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Young Undocumented Californians Cheer Promise Of Health Benefits
In January, California expects to enroll 138,000 undocumented, low-income residents under age 26 in the state's version of Medicaid. But young adults say their parents need health care coverage, too.
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The Affordable Care Act Is Back In Court: 5 Facts You Need To Know
The ACA is again being put to the test, after a lower court judge ruled the massive health law unconstitutional. The case might yet ricochet back to the Supreme Court ahead of the 2020 election.
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Louisiana’s Novel ‘Subscription’ Model For Pricey Hepatitis C Drugs Gains Approval
Certain high-cost drugs are straining state budgets. A new deal approved Wednesday allows Louisiana to spend a fixed amount for unlimited access to a costly cure. Other states may try to follow suit.
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‘Mental Health Parity’ Is Still An Elusive Goal In U.S. Insurance Coverage
The Affordable Care Act and other U.S. laws sought to put insurance coverage for mental health conditions on equal footing with coverage for physical conditions. But patients say that's not happening.
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Richer Medicare Payments For Rural Hospitals Could Come At Urban Centers’ Expense
The administration's proposed adjustment to the wage index, a key factor used to set hospitals' Medicare payments, could help rural facilities while hurting those in cities.
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A Workable Alternative To Nursing Homes In Vermont — Adult Family Care
In Vermont, there are more elderly patients with medical needs than there are nursing homes. A growing number of families in the state are opening their homes to the elderly as an alternative.
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As Sanders Calls For ‘Medicare-For-All,’ A Twist On That Plan Gains Traction
"Medicare for America" would stop short of a full-blown expansion of Medicare. It would include copays from patients and a role for insurers. Could it survive health care's politics?
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