Nevada Quietly Moves Ahead On Health Law
Nevada was one of the 27 states that challenged the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act in court. But now GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval is moving forward on a key part of the law.
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Obama Administration Extends Deadline For State Exchanges
The decision is a concession to the reality that many states had delayed planning as they waited to see who won the presidential election.
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Missouri, Kansas Reject State-Run Health Insurance Exchanges
The moves by Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon open the door for increased federal involvement in health care in staunchly Republican territory.
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High Deductible Plans Offer Low Premiums But Steep Risks
More employers are offering these insurance options, but they can leave workers paying thousands of dollars for care before the coverage kicks in.
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Doctors’ And Nurses’ Licenses Snagged By New Immigration Law In Georgia
The law requires everyone, no matter where they were born, to prove citizenship or legal residency to renew a license. But with too few staff to process the extra paperwork, hundreds of licenses for doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals are expiring.
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Post-Election, Insurance Exchanges, Other Health Care Issues Loom Large In States
Six public radio reporters – Martha Bebinger (Mass.), Sarah Varney (Calif.), Elizabeth Stawicki (Minn.), Erika Beras (Penn.), Lynn Hatter (Fla.) and Elana Gordon (Missouri) – talk about how yesterday’s vote could affect the future of the health law implementation and public health in their states.
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Maine May Warm To ‘Obamacare’ After Democratic Sweep
Newly elected lawmakers pledge to push ahead with health law implementation despite the Republican governor’s opposition.
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Hospitals Gamble On Urgent Care Clinics To Keep Patients Healthy
Urgent care clinics are part of a growth strategy for some hospital chains. But some analysts wonder if hospitals will be able to provide good customer service at the clinics.
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Electoral Politics End; Legislative Season Begins
Jackie Judd talks to KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Richard E. Cohen about what the new political landscape means for the health law and for federal budget negotiations.
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