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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A review of the biggest small-business and start-up news from the past week.
Appeals paperwork is entered into a computer — but the system isn’t able to do more.
High levels of obesity and cancer and a lack of hospital and insurer options drive up premiums
No final decision has been made, but there is growing support for the plan among conservatives.
The action will be in Arkansas, Utah, Virginia and Pennsylvania this year.
Signing up prisoners for health-care coverage could cut recidivism rates.
On Main Street, business owners are split on whether some the president’s plans would actually help their firms.
Obama came up empty on some of economic goals last year. Will he chart a new course tonight?
They say 90 day waiting period for transplants in Washington State violates the Affordable Care Act.
Some doctors cancel appointments