Health Care System's Biggest Problem Isn't Cost; It's Quality
Washington may have passed Obamacare to reform the health care system and reduce costs, but it turns out high cost isn't Americans' No. 1 gripe about our health care system.
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Millions Eligible for Obamacare Subsidies, but Most Don't Know It
Nearly 26 million low- and middle-income Americans could be eligible for health insurance subsidies next year, but most don't know it.
White House Seeks Marketing Medicine for Health Care Overhaul
How do you show average Americans that one of the most complex and controversial government programs ever devised is a good deal for them? With the science of mass marketing.
Health-Care Overhaul Seen Driving Claims' Costs Up 32%
A new study finds that insurance companies will have to pay out an average of 32 percent more for medical claims under President Barack Obama's health-care overhaul.
Employers Caught Off Guard by 'Unfair' Health-Care Fee
Next year, most big employers will owe $63 for every employee they insure, with the money going into a $25 billion fund -- and they're not happy about it.
What's Next for Obamacare Foes Now That Rick Scott Has Caved
On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott, one of the most outspoken critics of President Obama's Affordable Care Act -- and the Medicaid expansion it carries with it -- announced that Florida will accept the federal windfall that the program will bring.
Glitch in Health Insurance Law May Leave Some Uncovered
Some families could get priced out of health insurance due to what's being called a glitch in President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul law.
Forget the Taxman: You're Working to Pay Your Doctor
Recently, Forbes contributor Chris Conover took an interesting angle on the issue of health care in America by calculating the health care costs of the average worker. According to his figures, they add up to $8,953 per year -- the equivalent of 58 days of work.
Health Care Costs Are Holding Relatively Steady -- For Now
Americans kept health care spending in check for three years in a row, the government reported Monday, an unusual respite that could linger if the economy stays soft or fade like a mirage if job growth comes roaring back.
Health Care Tax Hikes May be Just the Beginning
New taxes are coming Jan. 1 to help finance President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Most people may not notice. But they will pay attention if Congress decides to start taxing employer-sponsored health insurance, one option in play if lawmakers can ever agree on a budget deal to reduce federal deficits.
Surprise: New Insurance Fee in Health Care Reform Law
Your medical plan is facing an unexpected expense, so you probably are, too: It's a new, $63-per-head fee to cushion the cost of covering people with pre-existing conditions under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Papa John's Class-Action Lawsuit Puts More Heat on Pizza Chain
First, Papa John's CEO John Schnatter drew a harsh backlash from liberal pizza lovers over his suggestion that health care reform was going to force him to reduce employees' hours. Then on Tuesday, he was hit with a $250 million class-action lawsuit over text message advertisements.
Presidential Debate Preview: What They'll Say About Obamacare
Wednesday's first presidential debate between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama is being hyped as an epic battle: More likely, it'll be a highly scripted rehash of well-worn talking points. But if real drama does occurs, one likely flashpoint will be health care reform.
IRS to GOP: We Won't Be Enforcers of the Health Insurance Mandate
The IRS assured GOP lawmakers Tuesday that agents would play no role in enforcing the requirement that Americans buy insurance under President Obama's health care overhaul. "IRS revenue agents will not be involved. There will not be audits," IRS Deputy Commissioner Steven Miller said.
Obamacare Could Kill One Type of Cheap Health Insurance
A key goal of the Affordable Care Act was to reduce national cost of health care. But one of its effects may be to eliminate a popular product that cuts Americans' personal health insurance costs: high-deductible health plans.