Subsidies have given some people better access to the U.S. health care, but the long-term unsustainability of our health care system threatens even that.
An audit of California’s Medicaid program shows the state keeps poor records of doctors in the program, possibly suggesting a deeper access problem for Medi-Cal enrollees.
Insurers are asking for big hikes for their ACA plans because far fewer people have enrolled in the exchanges than is needed to keep costs down, argues Robert Laszewski.
44 percent of California’s policyholders are struggling to pay their premiums under the “Affordable” Care Act—and the problem is only going to get worse.
The Affordable Care Act at work: insurers applying for premium hikes as high as 51 percent. Regulators could deny the increase, but if they don’t, expect the debate over the ACA to come roaring back.
ER use has increased under the ACA, contrary to expectations. The law has not fixed the deep problems making U.S. health care expensive and inefficient.
One Via Meadia reader navigating the ACA’s health insurance exchange finds that a recent salary increase will boost his insurance costs to more than twice the amount of the raise.
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