The monthly cost for policies sold on the state-run exchange came in lower than the 30 percent rate increases some had anticipated, though some consumers will still experience sharply higher premiums. Blue Shield of California estimated that current customers would see rate increases of about 13 percent.
(Daily Report) May 24
This week's studies come from JAMA Internal Medicine, the New England Journal of Medicine, the Annals of Family Medicine, The Kaiser Family Foundation, the Health Care Cost Institute and various news outlets.
(Daily Report) May 24
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 24
A selection of health policy stories from Louisiana, Oregon, Connecticut, Kansas, North Carolina, California, and New York.
(Daily Report) May 24
Some of the political ebb and flow is exactly as expected, with news reports noting that Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., a staunch opponent of the overhaul, is focused on linking the Internal Revenue Scandal with the health law. However, in other coverage, The Associated Press reports that some labor unions, which were strong advocates, have become increasingly frustrated with some aspects of the law. In addition, a Republican Arizona legislator received threats in response to her support for an effort to pursue the Medicaid expansion.
(Daily Report) May 24
The key question that seems to have stalled progress for House lawmakers is how to handle immigrants who do not have health insurance.
(Daily Report) May 24
On Thursday, the state cleared 13 health plans to offer insurance in its Obamacare online marketplace - at prices that are lower than expected
(Daily Report) May 24
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including details on California's new health insurance exchange rates, whether consumers will experience "rate shock" and what these numbers say about the health law's implementation.
(Daily Report) May 24
On Thursday, the state cleared 13 health plans to offer insurance in its Obamacare online marketplace - at prices that are lower than expected.
(Story) May 24
In addition, media outlets report that the nation's largest for-profit insurers will not participate in California's online marketplace. Eleven insurers have applied to operate plans in Colorado.
(Daily Report) May 23