NY’s Affordable Care Act enrollment is up
With the Dec. 15 deadline for coverage in 2019 approaching, sign-ups for health insurance plans through a state exchange are up by at least 51,000 individuals from last year. [] "> To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Covered California sign-ups triple; Medi-Cal prepares for surge
A record number of Californians are seeking new health care benefits through Covered California, the state’s marketplace for individual insurance plans via the Affordable Care Act. The agency announced Tuesday that it saw 58,400 new people enrol.....»»
Thousands of affordable apartments in limbo as ‘essential’ construction shuts down
New York City is in danger of running out of swabs for Covid-19 tests and should only test ho… patients, the city health department said in a memo to health care providers over the weekend. “As the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
White House will not reopen Obamacare enrollment for virus
President Donald Trump will not reopen the Obamacare exchanges to allow uninsured Americans to purchase health care coverage during the coronavirus pandemic, a White House official said Tuesday night......»»
The Agenda: Pridgen tests positive for coronavirus, private schools suffer sharp enrollment drop and NAWBO"s new leader speaks out
MORNING LEAD Buffalo Common Council President Darius Pridgen says he has tested positive for COVID-19. "Anybody can get this. I don't care how guarded one is, I don't care, anybody can get it," Pridgen says. There are now 414 reported cases in Erie Coun.....»»
6 places to take free and affordable classes online, on everything from programming to photography
Learning new skills online is often far more convenient and inexpensive than in-person enrollment. Online learners tend to appreciate controlling the pace, payin.....»»
Tax considerations in selling a medical practice in today’s market
The Affordable Care Act, which was passed in 2010, has brought a wave of consolidation to the medical practice industry. Driving this trend are the significant new demands placed on medical practices... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
New York"s governor is forcing health insurers to cut patients" costs for coronavirus testing
Associated Press New York Governor Andrew Cuomo just made a move that could make getting care for coronavirus more affordable for New York residents. Cuomo said Monday night that he's issued a directive requiring health insurers i.....»»
Many young children are now going without health insurance
The number of uninsured kids younger than 6 has spiked above 1 million for the first time since most of the Affordable Care Act was implemented in 2014......»»
Personal Finance Daily: If you’re wealthy and haven’t filed your taxes, the IRS could soon be ringing your doorbell, and the Affordable Care Act is more popular now than when Obama was president
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The Affordable Care Act is more popular now than when Obama was president
Yet partisanship has not subsided when it comes to overall views of the law, studies suggest......»»
Column: As Supreme Court considers its fate, Obamacare"s popularity is higher than ever
A new poll shows that the Affordable Care Act is more popular now than ever. Here's why. A new poll shows that the Affordable Care Act is more popular now than ever. Here's why......»»
Best New Ideas in Health Care: How AI ‘therapists’ and machine learning could be the answer to affordable mental health care
People reveal more personal and intimate details to human-like apps and bots that can ‘sense’ emotions and concerns......»»
Airline catering workers rally for increased wages, benefits
Catering workers with United Airlines rallied Friday at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to demand increased wages and improved benefits, including more affordable health care. Dozens of catering workers gathered outside of the United.....»»
Upgrade: 2 gorgeous countries with ‘high quality’ health care — where you can live on less than $2,500 a month
It can be hard to find affordable living and quality health care in a single retirement locale......»»
We just got another sign that Obamacare is stronger than ever — despite an existential threat in the courts
Aaron P. Bernstein/Reuters Kansas became the 37th state to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare. The agreement from Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and a top Republican ended fighting in the state over its $3......»»
Outside the Box: 7 states where Obamacare is cheaper and works better
Improve the Affordable Care Act; don’t replace it, writes Robert Pozen......»»
A look back at the 2010s: New York and the Affordable Care Act
As the decade draws to a close, Health Pulse revisits some of the top stories that defined health care in the New York metropolitan area during the 2010s. Â Since its passage nearly 10 years ago,... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
What the Obamacare court ruling means if you have Affordable Care Act insurance
The Fifth Circuit decision affects approximately 20 million Americans with Obamacare health insurance plans......»»
Obamacare ruling lifts health care sector
The S&P Health Care Sector index hit a new 52-week high on Thursday after a U.S. appeals court punted on deciding whether the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional, pushing the decision out to another year or so. CNBC's Bertha Coombs reports......»»
2 tech firms are using 3D printing to offer more affordable and efficient healthcare for all, from cheaper prosthetics to better neonatal care
Samantha Lee/Business Insider 3D printing has the ability to turn the manufacturing and healthcare worlds on their heads. Companies pioneering 3D printing in medicine say that it saves significant time and money compared.....»»