Affordable Care Act

Ouch! Jeffrey Craig Hopper got good emergency treatment after being hit in the eye with a baseball in June. But months later he was slapped with an extra medical bill he never expected.

Surprise Medical Bills: ER Is In Network, But Doctor Isn't

11:28am November 13, 2014

by Carrie Feibel

When Jennifer Hopper's husband was hit in the eye with a baseball, she rushed him to a hospital she knew was within their insurance plan. Then the ER doctor sent her an extra bill for more than $700.

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Obamacare Architect Apologizes For Remarks On The Law's Passage

7:56am November 13, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

In a video, economist Jonathan Gruber says "the stupidity of the American voter" was key to the law's passage. He has apologized, but critics say his remarks are an admission of intentional deceit.

Pay Attention To The Health Insurance Calendar To Avoid Surprises

10:56am November 11, 2014

by Michelle Andrews

Consumers can sign up for health insurance through the online marketplaces anytime from Nov. 15 to Feb. 15. But waiting can trigger medical bills and the health law's penalties.

Dialysis giant DaVita HealthCare Partners is moving into the hospital business.

Kidney Dialysis Company Expands Into The Hospital Business

7:08pm November 10, 2014

by Eric Whitney

DaVita HealthCare partners, a provider of dialysis for kidney patients, says its expertise working with very sick patients can help hospitals expand into wellness and prevention.

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Look no farther for the top things to watch out for when shopping for health insurance on the online marketplaces.

Health & Safety

5 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Obamacare

5:03pm November 10, 2014

by Mary Agnes Carey

If you buy your own health insurance, it's time to check out the options on the Obamacare exchanges. Enrollment starts Nov. 15.

Time for a replay?: Protesters waited outside the Supreme Court for decisions in June.

In Surprise Move, Supreme Court Takes On Fate Of Obamacare Again

3:48pm November 07, 2014

by Julie Rovner

Is it legal for a state-sponsored health exchange to provide subsidies that help people pay insurance premiums? That's the point in question, and one that's still being considered by an appeals court.

Home health care workers Jasmine Almodovar (far right) and Artheta Peters (center) take part in a Cleveland rally for higher pay on Sept. 4.

Home Health Workers Struggle For Better Pay And Health Insurance

4:09pm October 29, 2014

by Sarah Jane Tribble

Home health care aides often toil for low pay and in jobs without benefits, including health insurance. A million more home health care workers will be needed to meet demand over the next decade.

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With Obamacare, More Millennials Are Going To The Doctor, Sort Of

8:45am October 29, 2014

by Maanvi Singh

Once young adults started getting coverage through their parents, they started getting checkups more often, a study finds. But they still may need help filling a prescription.

Dr. Angela Alday talks with Isidro Hernandes, via a Spanish-speaking interpreter, Armando Jimenez. Both patient and doctor say they much prefer an in-person interpreter to one on the phone.

In The Hospital, A Bad Translation Can Destroy A Life

8:58am October 28, 2014

by Kristian Foden-Vencil

When patient and doctor don't speak the same language, it's not enough to have an ad hoc interpreter. You need an adult fluent in both languages — who can also cut through medical jargon.

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An official at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor says its mix of patients helps explain the infection rates.

Hospitals Struggle To Beat Back Serious Infections

3:58pm October 22, 2014

by Jordan Rau

About 75,000 patients a year die from infections they caught in the hospital. A Kaiser Health News analysis finds that nearly 700 hospitals across the nation have higher than expected infection rates.

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