Tag: Affordable Care Act

Makers of Healthcare.gov Develop New Press Response Strategy

Jeryl Bier · May 1, 2014 12:01 pm

Despite a late surge that led to 8 million Americans signing up for coverage through President Obama's health care law, just 28 percent of those signing up were from the crucial younger demographic, according to new data from the Department of Health and Human Services, which is below the original HHS target. (AP/HHS)

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Obamacare misses target on younger enrollees despite late surge

Philip Klein · May 1, 2014 4:00 am

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius confirmed that enrollment had surged to 8 million by April 19, after the original deadline was extended to accommodate those trying to sign up on the healthcare.gov by March 31 but encountered technical difficulties. (AP/Carolyn Kaster)

Just over one quarter of Obamacare enrollees are ages 18 to 34, administration reveals

Susan Crabtree · May 1, 2014 4:00 am

House Committee: Just 67 Percent of Obamacare Enrollees Have Paid Premiums

Michael Warren · April 30, 2014 9:55 pm

Analysis: Health Care Costs Have Risen Nearly 10 Percent

Michael Warren · April 30, 2014 2:25 pm

Price Tag for Healthcare.gov Repairs Jumps to $121 Million; ‘Back End’ Still a Mess

Whitney Blake · April 30, 2014 10:28 am

The House Energy and Commerce Committee says that roughly two-thirds of Obamacare enrollees have paid their first month's premium, far short of the 90 percent claimed by former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. (Thinkstock)

Only 67 percent of Obamacare enrollees have paid premiums

Susan Ferrechio · April 30, 2014 4:00 am

The Department of Health and Human Services still hasnât released comprehensive enrollment data. (AP Photo)

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Time for HHS to come clean on Obamacare enrollment data

Philip Klein · April 30, 2014 4:00 am

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CHART: Health care spending trending upward

Philip Klein · April 30, 2014 4:00 am

Medicare may raise payments to health clinics by $1.3 billion

Bloomberg News · April 30, 2014 4:00 am

Stethoscope and dollar bills

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Health care spending spikes at fastest rate since 1980 in first quarter of Obamacare

Philip Klein · April 30, 2014 4:00 am

There's been debate as to whether the historically low rate of growth in health care spending that was recorded from 2009 through 2012 could be attributable to Obamacare or other long-term factors - or if it was temporary, and largely driven by the economic downturn. (Thinkstock)

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Jonathan Chait hasn’t ‘debunked’ anything

Philip Klein · April 30, 2014 4:00 am