Tag: Robert King

Since 2014, the year that Obamacare's markets went online, the number of people dissatisfied grew. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

Obamacare starts strong with half a million enrollees

Robert King · November 12, 2015 8:16 pm

A majority of small business owners paid higher health insurance premiums last year, according to an industry-backed survey.Â (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Small businesses paying higher premiums

Robert King · November 12, 2015 7:14 pm

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released a proposed rule Thursday to require more than 3,100 public housing agencies across the country to make their properties smoke-free.Â (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

HUD seeks to ban smoking in public housing

Robert King · November 12, 2015 4:53 pm

"You will hear more from us on co-ops," half of which have failed, Americans for Prosperity says. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Koch-backed group targets Colo. senator over co-op failure

Robert King · November 12, 2015 5:01 am

The analysis released Wednesday from the research firm Avalere Health found that only 16 percent of Obamacare's silver plans this year cover all top HIV drug regimensÂ and chargeÂ less than $100 per month per regimen. (AP Photo)

Obamacare plans offer limited access to HIV drugs

Robert King · November 11, 2015 5:05 pm

Last month, the FDA said picamilon wasn't a dietary ingredient and therefore couldn't be used in supplements.Â (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

FDA charged with dragging its feet on pulling Soviet-made supplement

Robert King · November 11, 2015 5:01 am

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced late Tuesday the 2016 premiums and deductibles for Medicare Part A, which covers hospital costs, and Part BÂ whichÂ covers physician and outpatient programs. (Bloomberg/Daniel Acker)

Medicare premiums to remain flat for most of 2016

Robert King · November 10, 2015 11:04 pm

Senators wrote to the Obama administration on Tuesday asking what is being done to help aid identity theft victims and prevent future cyberattacks. (iStock photo)

Senators probe healthcare hacks

Robert King · November 10, 2015 5:34 pm

Blame game heats up over drug prices

Blame game heats up over drug prices

Robert King · November 10, 2015 5:01 am

About 65 percent of American adults think e-cigarettes are harmful to the health of people who use them, less than tobacco cigarettes but more than marijuana, the poll said.Â (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Americans want e-cigarette regulations

Robert King · November 9, 2015 4:20 pm

"The solution is to allow individual co-ops to raise capital to meet these solvency needs," said Peter Beilenson, who oversees Maryland's co-op. (Examiner file)

Remaining Obamacare co-ops need help

Robert King · November 5, 2015 8:25 pm

Obamacare's tax credits have been upheld, but if younger and higher-income people don't start enrolling in the health exchanges it may not matter, experts say.Â (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Gov’t faces obstacles to recover $1 billion in co-op money

Robert King · November 5, 2015 5:01 am