Hospitals are contemplating financial incentives—as in fines or less support—for patients who could have signed up for health insurance but opted not to.
HHS releases exchange enrollment data
January 14, 2014
6:32 pm
The program has yet to reach magnet status among cheaper, youthful patients.
Olympics will feature healthcare reform ads
January 8, 2014
7:51 pm
HHS has bought airtime in markets with high numbers of uninsured patients.
Birth control football remains in play
January 2, 2014
6:31 pm
The White House has until Friday to issue a response to a Supreme Court injunction that temporarily eased birth-control coverage requirements.
Healthcare Reform impact TBD
January 2, 2014
5:40 pm
Coverage is required, but the new year kicks off with new patients and a lot of loose ends.
Rx spending to grow 5.2% next year: CMS
December 26, 2013
8:05 pm
A recent government forecast shows the Affordable Care Act is expected to give drugmakers a boost that will grow over time.
Sebelius to be grilled by Congressional committee
December 11, 2013
7:33 pm
The HHS Secretary has some positive enrollment stats to share, but sentiment shows she and Obama need some reputation rehab.
White House proposes insurance fix
November 14, 2013
6:31 pm
The president says current subscribers will be able to keep their plans.
Healthcare.gov to invite applicants in stages
November 13, 2013
6:45 pm
Site fixes are reported to lag, but CMS plans on inviting consumers to give Healthcare.gov another go.
ACA enrollment misses target
November 12, 2013
4:25 pm
Official numbers are pending, but Reuters notes enrollment appears to be just 3% of the government’s goal.