State Health Insurance Exchanges

Viewpoints: The Threat From 'Contagion Exhaustion;' An Economist Sees Humor In Hospital Pricing

Friday, 10 May 2013 08:18

The New York Times: The Next Contagion: Closer Than You Think
There has been a flurry of recent attention over two novel infectious agents: the first, a strain of avian influenza virus (H7N9) in China that is causing severe respiratory disease and other serious health complications in people; the second, a coronavirus, first reported last year in...

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In States That Opt Against Medicaid Expansion, Rural Areas Could Miss Out Most

Friday, 10 May 2013 08:17

Also in the news, updates from Kentucky, where Gov. Steve Beshear announced he will proceed with the expansion; Michigan, where lawmakers advance a plan to expand Medicaid -- with conditions; and California, where a compromise proposal continues to be a hot topic.

Marketplace: How Some Rural Areas Are Being Pinched By Lack Of Medicaid Expansion
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Highlights: Feds Sue Fla. Senate President's Former Company Over Medicare Billing Practices; Okla. Eyes Existing Medicaid Program To Cover More People

Friday, 10 May 2013 08:17

A selection of health policy news from Florida, Oklahoma, California, North Carolina and Oregon.

The Associated Press/Washington Post: Florida Senate President's Former Hospice Company Sued By Feds For Alleged Medicare Fraud
Department of Justice is suing the hospice company founded by Florida's Senate president, accusing it of submitting tens of...

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Feds Offer Positive Signals About Progress On Health Exchanges

Friday, 10 May 2013 08:17

USA Today reports that federal officials say the government is meeting deadlines, testing systems and putting the infrastructure in place to get these online insurance marketplaces up and running. Also, Modern Healthcare reports that the National Association of Health Underwriters is urging extensive training for the exchange navigators.

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Community Health Centers Get $150M To Help Uninsured Enroll In New Coverage

Friday, 10 May 2013 08:16

The funding is to hire staff, train existing staff and perform outreach and educational activities. The idea is to help consumers sign up for coverage sold through new online insurance marketplaces that are scheduled to open on Oct. 1 under the Affordable Care Act.

Los Angeles Times: Obama Administration Moves To Get More Enrolled In Health...

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