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Is the workplace health clinic the new health care fix?

By Kathryn Mayer | April 26, 2013

Is a medical clinic in a workplace really the best thing considered? NPR seems to think so.

GOP pillories PPACA exchange implementation

By Elizabeth Festa | April 24, 2013

What Congressman doesn't use a "Twilight Zone" reference now and then to describe health care reform over the years?

NFIB, insurers fight back against health insurance tax

By Kathryn Mayer | March 20, 2013

Small business groups are fighting back against PPACA's health insurance tax, arguing that it will kill private sector jobs.

Minnesota lawmakers send governor an exchange bill

By Patrick Condon | March 19, 2013

Insurers say they will have a hard time getting products ready by the May 17 submission deadline.

Actuary: PPACA fee could increase plan premiums 3.7%

By Allison Bell | March 15, 2013

Blackburn asks a witness for fewer anecdotes and more focus on coverage costs.

Minnesota House passes health exchange proposal

By Patrick Condon | March 5, 2013

One change could guarantee willing insurers access to some exchange slots.

U.S.: Judge must deny Hobby Lobby morning-after case

By Tim Talley | October 25, 2012

The says businesses do have constitutional rights to freedom of religion.

BYOC: Bring Your Own Coverage

By Allison Bell | October 4, 2012

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act might create a benefits world in which typical employers pay penalties and send employees streaming into government and private exchanges to buy individual health insurance.

What You Might Not Know About PPACA

By Kathryn Mayer | September 12, 2012

With regulations that began back in 2010, when the law was passed, and dozens more being implemented through 2018, there's a lot to keep up with. Here are eight of the lesser known effects of the law.