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Implementing Obamacare

On Oct. 1,  millions of Americans gained access to the new marketplaces mandated by President Obama’s health-care law. Check back regularly for the latest news on the launch of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the ongoing political fight over the law in Congress.

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In rural Georgia, federal health insurance marketplace proves unaffordable to many

High levels of obesity and cancer and a lack of hospital and insurer options drive up premiums

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Jordan Rau
February 1, 5:40 pm
  • Jordan Rau February 1, 5:40 pm

House Republicans might propose canceling ‘Obamacare bailouts’ to raise debt limit

No final decision has been made, but there is growing support for the plan among conservatives.

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Robert Costa, Ed O'Keefe
January 31, 12:40 pm
  • Robert Costa|Ed O'Keefe January 31, 12:40 pm

The four most important states to watch on Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion

The action will be in Arkansas, Utah, Virginia and Pennsylvania this year.

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Sarah Kliff
January 29, 2:40 pm
  • Sarah Kliff January 29, 2:40 pm

San Francisco thinks Obamacare can cut costs, crime rates

Signing up prisoners for health-care coverage could cut recidivism rates.

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Reid Wilson
January 29, 12:05 pm
  • Reid Wilson January 29, 12:05 pm

Obama lauds small business owners in his State of the Union - but not all of them buy it

On Main Street, business owners are split on whether some the president’s plans would actually help their firms.

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J.D. Harrison
January 29, 9:25 am
  • J.D. Harrison January 29, 9:25 am

What small business owners should watch for in the State of the Union

Obama came up empty on some of economic goals last year. Will he chart a new course tonight?

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J.D. Harrison
January 28, 11:05 am
  • J.D. Harrison January 28, 11:05 am

Medical advocates decry insurance rules in Wash. state on waiting period for transplants

They say 90 day waiting period for transplants in Washington State violates the Affordable Care Act.

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Ariana Eunjung Cha
January 26, 6:40 pm
  • Ariana Eunjung Cha January 26, 6:40 pm
Ariana Eunjung Cha
January 25, 5:55 pm
  • Ariana Eunjung Cha January 25, 5:55 pm

New health center offers convenience, affordability, respect in poor D.C. community

COLUMN Conway center offers convenience, affordable care and respect to Bellevue community

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Robert McCartney
January 25, 4:45 pm
  • Robert McCartney January 25, 4:45 pm

3 million people have signed up for private health insurance through marketplaces

Monthly sign-up goals are close to being met, but overall enrollment still lags behind White House predictions.

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Sarah Kliff
January 24, 6:00 pm
  • Sarah Kliff January 24, 6:00 pm
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