Tag: Robert King

More than 11 percent of Americans still lack health coverage under Obamacare. (AP Photo)

Insurance startups learn to not rely on Obamacare

Robert King · October 17, 2015 4:01 am

One-third of the insurers created in 2014 have announced they will close. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Oregon latest state to ditch Obamacare co-op

Robert King · October 16, 2015 5:59 pm

Insurer is the third to close in a week and the seventh of 23 taxpayer-funded startups to shut. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Colorado to close Obamacare co-op

Robert King · October 16, 2015 4:34 pm

A study published in aÂ medical journal looked at the increase of antibiotic resistance in infections from the 10 most common surgical procedures.Â (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)

Surgery, chemotherapy infections ripe for superbugs

Robert King · October 16, 2015 4:11 pm

Binge drinking costs the U.S. nearly $250 billion a year, according to the CDC.Â (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Downing that gin downs the economy, too

Robert King · October 16, 2015 4:01 am

"The science rebukes this so-called practice and so do we," White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett told reporters on a call Thursday.Â (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

White House wants to ban conversion therapy on minors

Robert King · October 15, 2015 5:55 pm

The massive appropriations bill that Congress is poised to pass seems to block Obamacare's bailout of health insurers. (AP Photo)

Poor enrollment expected for Obamacare

Robert King · October 15, 2015 3:33 pm

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Inc. said late Wednesday that federal prosecutors are seeking information on the drug developer's drug pricing, distribution and patient assistance program. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Drug maker faces federal probe over high prices

Robert King · October 15, 2015 2:28 pm

Preliminary results of a new study released Wednesday clearly proves that the virus persists in the semen of disease survivors longer than previously thought, according to the World Health Organization. (AP Photo)

Ebola lurks in the body long after you’re cured

Robert King · October 15, 2015 4:01 am

The state's Republican lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected Gov. Gary Herbert's proposal. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Utah Medicaid expansion gets possible deathblow

Robert King · October 14, 2015 6:58 pm

Obamacare enrollees get to choose from fewer doctors and hospitals than typical health insurance plans.Â (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Tennessee to shut down Obamacare co-op

Robert King · October 14, 2015 6:44 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)

Insurers devoting more money to patients under Obamacare

Robert King · October 14, 2015 4:20 pm