Carla K. Johnson

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  Wearable robots getting lighter, more portable

  By Carla K. Johnson  |  May 9, 2013

  Not yet approved for personal use, robotic walkers must still be used under the supervision of a physical therapist.

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  Big ad agencies bid on Illinois PPACA exchange outreach

  By Carla K. Johnson  |  May 9, 2013

  Illinois officials began evaluating bids from 13 companies Wednesday for the marketing of the new health insurance exchange.

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  Illinois offers $28 million for exchange "health guides"

  By Carla K. Johnson  |  May 7, 2013

  Officials say 1 million customers could buy commercial coverage through the system by 2016.

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  Illinois PPACA exchange attracts 6 carriers

  By Carla K. Johnson  |  May 2, 2013

  One would-be competitor is Land of Lincoln Health, a nonprofit, member-owned CO-OP.

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  PPACA could overwhelm addiction treatment providers

  By Carla K. Johnson  |  April 16, 2013

  In two-thirds of the states, treatment centers are already full.

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  Illinois to market PPACA exchange

  By Carla K. Johnson  |  April 12, 2013

  The state has a new director of outreach and education for their exchange, and a hefty federal grant.

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  Nursing home firm to help manage Illinois Medicaid care

  By Carla K. Johnson  |  October 29, 2012

  The state wanted a nursing home operator to run the program, and only one applied.

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  At 55 and 53, Couple Split by Romney Medicare Plan

  By Carla K. Johnson, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar  |  August 23, 2012

  As Medicare rises in importance in the presidential campaign, couples of different ages debate the merits of the Romney-Ryan plan.

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  Americans React to Historic Health Care Decision

  By Carla K. Johnson  |  June 28, 2012

  Across the country, some Americans haven't been dramatically affected yet by the law, which will take a few years to reach full force. But many others say they have felt its effects already and have strong opinions about it.

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  Illinois Not Ready to Meet PPACA Insurance Exchange Target

  By Carla K. Johnson  |  June 27, 2012

  An Illinois Democrat who has led work on implementing a key part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul now says the state will need to partner with the federal government for its insurance exchange.