Individual Health

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  Washington state SHOP exchange attracts one carrier

  By Allison Bell  |  May 16, 2013

  Managers are wondering whether they should postpone the launch date.

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  PPACA: What can a state do with a federal exchange?

  By Allison Bell  |  May 16, 2013

  An NAIC panel posts three health law how-to guide drafts.

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  PPACA repeal bill reaches House floor

  By Allison Bell  |  May 16, 2013

  It passes 229-195, with just two Democratic votes. The Senate remains an obstacle.

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  Kentucky organizing PPACA exchange campaign

  By Bruce Schreiner  |  May 16, 2013

  Opponents question whether the governor can start an exchange without legislative approval.

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  PPACA may penalize some Native Americans

  By Garance Burke  |  May 16, 2013

  Indians who get IHS care can ignore the individual mandate, but the exemption is narrow.

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  Marilyn Tavenner wins confirmation for CMS post

  By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar  |  May 16, 2013

  Members of the Senate endorsed her performance with a 91-7 vote.

• Eating much less salt may be risky in an over-salted world

  By Staff Writer  |  May 15, 2013

  Salt-lovers should note, however, that the message is directed more toward those who already intake too little sodium.

• High-tech tools for STDs

  By Staff Writer  |  May 15, 2013

  Can technology make it any easier to talk about STDs? Some tech firms say yes.

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  New Mexico auditors see looming provider shortage

  By Barry Massey  |  May 15, 2013

  Non-physicians could handle basic care for the healthy half of the population, officials say.

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  CBO: We still think PPACA repeal would cost plenty

  By Allison Bell  |  May 15, 2013

  The last repeal budget impact estimate was $109 billion, officials say.