The administration proposal could lead to higher deductibles and lower-value coverage.
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Conservatives call for quick action on Obamacare
Hardliners in the House want a simultaneous vote on a Republican package replacing the health care law.
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Judge rejects Anthem-Cigna health insurance merger
The ruling says the merger would have significantly reduced competitio, causing higher costs to consumers.
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Trump questions credibility of senator who disclosed Gorsuch comments
In a morning tweet, the president references what he calls Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s ‘major lie’ that he had served in Vietnam.
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Slow repeal of ACA irks Republicans in House
Leaders are caught between promises to smash the Affordable Care Act and the political reality of upending the system in a way that could cause millions of Americans to lose their health insurance.
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Games, crafts, other activities help to safeguard aging brain
New research shows that being engaged mentally is good for brain health.
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New Hampshire hospitals get help for those affected by opioids
A grant from the March of Dimes is being used to create an online toolkit for health centers.
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Maine DHHS wants to charge some MaineCare recipients premiums, fees
Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew says the state is seeking flexibility under President Trump to ‘tailor’ programs.
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Advocates submit signatures to put Medicaid expansion on Maine ballot
The initiative is a response to Gov. LePage’s refusal to authorize the state to accept federal Medicaid funds.
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Sen. Collins’ plan for replacing Affordable Care Act holds seeds for compromise
One policy analyst says it’s innovative to use Health Savings Accounts to help pay for coverage, but another expert sees serious drawbacks in the Obamacare alternative.