HEALTHCARE Obamacare Enrollees Face Growing Out-of-Pocket Costs Obamacare enrollees were already warned to prepare for double-digit rate hikes. Now, the structure of Obamacare’s tax credits is ratcheting up the out-of-pocket costs of premiums – especially […]
HEALTHCARE High-Deductible Health Plans Don’t Actually Increase Consumerism High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are associated with lower health care spending, but not because consumers are shopping around for healthcare, according to a study published in the […]
IN CALIFORNIA How Major Players Are Driving Regional Networks Following implementation of the Affordable Care Act, large players are consolidating the control of hospitals and physician organizations in the San Francisco Bay area, according to […]
HEALTHCARE IRS Extends ACA Reporting Deadlines The IRS issued a two-month extension for employers and issuers to report on offers of health coverage and coverage provided. The deadlines for reporting to the IRS by paper […]
IN CALIFORNIA Major Health Insurance Changes For The New Year Covered California is reminding consumers and small businesses about important changes in 2016. Starting January 1, Covered California increased access to plans and providers and […]
IN CALIFORNIA Fight to Slash Drug Prices Headed for 2016 California Ballot The AIDs Healthcare Foundation has collected enough California voter signatures to qualify for the November 2016 ballot. If the ballot initiative passes, state […]
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