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Supreme Court contraception case hinges on decades-old religious freedom law
Religious leaders are preparing to face off against the Obama administration in a Supreme Court hearing next week that will determine whether or not government exemptions surrounding the Affordable Care Act's contraception mandate have left enough room for religiously affiliated employers to exercise religious freedom, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Highmark CEO: ACA marketplace stabilization requires a community approach
Highlighting the benefits of an integrated health system, Highmark CEO David Holmberg told Trib Live that a "healthcare community" approach to care will bring stability to the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
Struggling CO-OPs enter a pivotal year amid signs of potential growth
Although nearly half of Affordable Care Act consumer operated and oriented plans shut down, and many reported multi-million losses last year, officials say 2016 could be a rebound year for the frequently maligned plans, according to the Associated Press.
Study offers look at who is most likely to enroll in ACA coverage
Factors such as age, race, information resources and subsidy awareness play key roles in determining Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollment numbers, and understanding these enrollees' characteristics can help health plans reach the remaining uninsured, according to study published by Health Affairs.
Few believe health insurance benefits have increased, poll finds
Even with the passage of the Affordable Care Act, only 1 in 6 adults believe their health insurance benefits have increased in the past two years and 12 percent believe they've actually declined, according to a new poll.
Physicians push back against Highmark reimbursement cuts
The Pennsylvania physician community lashed out against a recent decision by one of the state's major insurance carriers to cut payments by 4.5 percent, claiming the cuts are placing an unfair burden on providers, which could negatively impact patient care in the long run.
Highmark will cut physician payments to stem ACA-compliant plan losses
As part of a broader effort to stem losses from Affordable Care Act plans, insurer Highmark, Inc. will cut physician reimbursement rates for those plans by 4.5 percent starting in April.
Cigna CFO sees brighter future for individual marketplace
Though some health insurance giants have recently expressed skepticism about the sustainability of the Affordable Care Act marketplace, the Hartford Courant reports that a top Cigna executive has taken a more optimistic view.
A 2006 healthcare bill could serve as foundation for a single-payer system
A decade-old plan with a focus on cost-sharing could help the country successfully transition to a universal healthcare program, according to a Vox blog post.
6 million Americans qualify for Medicaid but don't sign up
As many as six million Americans are eligible to get nearly free healthcare through Medicaid but don't sign up, according to an article from the Wall Street Journal.
