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Policy and Legislation

By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News | 02:12 pm | September 19, 2017
While overall premium increases remain modest, workers are picking up about a third of the insurance cost.
By Jessica Davis | 01:53 pm | September 19, 2017
The increase in threats and sophistication have prompted the need to shore up government security policies, according to the agency's updated 2017 work plan.
By Susan Morse | 12:14 pm | September 19, 2017
Preliminary effect on budget deficits will be ready next week, but score will lack the number of uninsured and the impact on premiums, CBO says.
By Susan Morse | 10:04 am | September 19, 2017
Anthem filed to revise its individual health plan offerings for 2018 to include both on-and-off exchange individual plans in 68 cities and counties in Virginia.
By Susan Morse | 04:33 pm | September 18, 2017
Department of Health and Human Services has cut funding by as much as 75 to 92 percent, forcing programs to scale back or close.
By Mike Miliard | 10:50 am | September 18, 2017
By giving patients control over their data, the technology could enable better privacy protections, more efficiency and easier information exchange.
By Sarah Jane Tribble, Kaiser Health News | 09:43 am | September 18, 2017
A seemingly minor detail about 340B discount program in ACA has left rural pharmacists struggling to keep medicines in stock.
By Susan Morse | 04:55 pm | September 14, 2017
Bipartisan plan is being written after four hearings with insurers, providers and other stakeholders.
By Susan Morse | 03:02 pm | September 13, 2017
Cost-sharing reduction payments to insurers not addressed in plan, but work of Senate committee that is addressing CSRs complements bill, Senators say.
By Jeff Lagasse | 01:50 pm | September 13, 2017
The group said Congress can help fortify the ACA markets and reduce premiums by making a commitment to pay for cost-sharing reductions.