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Struggling with the complexities of health exchanges

By Examiner Editorial
Published November 18, 2012 5:00am ET
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Struggling with the complexities of health exchanges
BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 05: A doctor checks a patient's muscles on September 5, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Doctors in the country are demanding higher payments from health insurance companies (Krankenkassen). Over 20 doctors' associations are expected to hold a vote this week over possible strikes and temporary closings of their practices if assurances that a requested additional annual increase of 3.5 billion euros (4,390,475,550 USD) in payments are not provided. The Kassenaerztlichen Bundesvereinigung (KBV), the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians, unexpectedly broke off talks with the health insurance companies on Monday. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images) | Adam Berry

President Obama’s re-election ensured that his national health care law will be implemented. But now the focus has turned to the difficulties that involves. Health insurance exchanges must be established in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It is through these exchanges that eligible Americans will be given government subsidies to purchase government-designed insurance plans.

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