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Shop around for surgery? Negotiating health care costs to save cash
Barbara Bogaev May 10, 2013
New data released by the federal government reveals that costs for identical medical procedures can vary widely from hospital-to-hospital. So to get the best deal, you might have to do some comparison shopping.
The Obamacare charm offensive begins
Dan Gorenstein May 10, 2013
The Affordable Care Act's PR push is gearing up for prime time.
Let's going shopping for surgery: New government data shines light on health care cost variations
Sabri Ben-Achour May 8, 2013
You wouldn't dream of buying a new laptop without comparing prices -- why should health care be any different? The government is releasing new data about what hospitals charge in various places for medical procedures, and the prices vary widely.
New forms hope to make it easier to sign up for health insurance
David Gura May 1, 2013
Federal health agency releases shorter, less confusing applications for health care reform programs.
Will you buy into Obamacare or pay the penalty?
Dan Gorenstein Apr 30, 2013
The new health care law requires individuals to carry health insurance beginning next year, or pay a small fine. Behavioral economists say even a little punishment may go a long way to get people to sign up.
When can you join a health insurance exchange? Few know.
Maria Carter Apr 4, 2013
A new study says only a fraction of people know they can sign up in October for the insurance exchanges that are key to President Obama's health care overhaul.
A tax on medical devices that almost nobody likes
Sabri Ben-Achour Mar 22, 2013
You don't often hear about a 79-to-20 vote in the U.S. Senate, but that's exactly what happened last night. The chamber voted overwhelmingly to repeal a tax on medical devices.
CVS forces workers to reveal weight or pay up
Mark Garrison Mar 20, 2013
Workers covered by CVS pharmacy’s health plan will have to report their weight and other wellness information or pay a monthly fee. The new policy shows how companies, in addition to offering incentives for workers to become healthier, are adding penalties for those who don’t shape up. It's all about lowering healthcare costs.
Florida Medicaid switcheroo: Rick Scott backs down
Dan Gorenstein Feb 21, 2013
One of the Affordable Care Act's fiercest critics, Florida's Republican Governor Rick Scott has reversed courses and is dropping his opposition to expanding Medicaid.
Are insurers hiking rates despite health care reform
Jeff Horwich Jan 9, 2013
California's insurance commissioner has called out Anthem Blue Cross of California for an 'excessive' 11 percent premium increase for some customers.
