We dig into the research to understand what we can expect from this long-awaited policy fix.
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The High Price of Lowering Health Costs for 150 Million Americans
Employers clash with hospitals, insurers and even their own workers over high health care prices.
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Alzheimer’s Can Wreak Financial Havoc Years Before Diagnosis
Ezra Golberstein on new research that suggests negative financial consequences can start years before an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
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‘The Ten Year War’ Over Obamacare (and the Battles Ahead)
Reporter Jonathan Cohn says the battle over Obamacare offers lessons and clues as to where the party’s “unfinished crusade for universal coverage” may head next.
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Do Health Plans Affect Mortality Rates?
Aditi Sen on research showing some Medicare Advantage plans have better mortality rates than others.
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Surprise! SCOTUS Bucks ERISA
A surprise Supreme Court decision pushes back on ERISA, a federal law that has stifled states’ attempts to regulate health care for decades.
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Analyzing the ACA’s Latest Trip to the Supreme Court
Katie Keith breaks down oral arguments in the California v. Texas ACA case at the Supreme Court.
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Oyez! Oyez! ACA!
We explain the latest existential challenge to the ACA and outline three ways the Supreme Court could rule.
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Employer Plans Shine a Light on the Full Cost of Health Care
Stacie Dusetzina digs into the 2020 KFF Employer Benefits Survey.
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A Telehealth Checkup
COVID-19 has forced rule changes that have created a telehealth revolution. What have we learned, and are these policies here to stay?