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Consumer groups: Give PPACA regs teeth
By Allison BellFamilies USA and a Georgetown center agree on enforcement but split on tobacco.
January 04, 2013
New Burden of Disease study shows world’s people living longer but with more disabilityThe world's health concerns are falling in line with those of the U.S.
January 04, 2013
New Burden of Disease study shows world’s people living longer but with more disabilityThe world's health concerns are falling in line with those of the U.S.
January 03, 2013
HHS gives exchange partnership guidanceHHS will work on processes to accept state recommendations without the need for duplicative reviews.
January 03, 2013
Fiscal cliff deal leaves lots of issues danglingStill unresolved is how to reduce the massive federal deficit.
January 03, 2013
Health-care reform: The 12-month countdownFull implementation of PPACA is now less than a year away.
January 03, 2013
On the way to hospice, surprising hurdlesHaving a terminal condition can be problematic when trying to access hospice care.
January 03, 2013
Changes coming for health-care savings plansConsumers should prepare themselves for cost increases.