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As Hospitals Close, Medicaid Expansion Rises In Deep South

Supporters of Medicaid expansion are targeting Alabama with a major marketing campaign touting economic benefits.

Obamacare And Big Employer Premium Rate Hikes Below 5%

Obamacare and big employer health premium increases are below 5% for the first time, new studies show.

Poll: ACA’s Patient Protections Gain Popularity Among Democrats And Republicans

A new Kaiser poll indicates “large majorities” of Americans say it is very important to keep the Affordable Care Act’s patient protections.

Red State Medicaid Expansion Polls Well As Midterms Loom

Medicaid expansion in Idaho, Nebraska and Utah is earning favorable polls, court victories and bipartisan support as ballot initiatives build momentum ahead of November’s midterm general election.

Judge Dismisses GOP Effort To Block Nebraska’s Medicaid Expansion Ballot Measure

A judge dismissed an effort to block that Nebraska’s Medicaid expansion via ballot initiative, clearing the way for voters to decide whether to increase access to healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Expect More Ads Ripping Republicans On Pre-Existing Conditions

Democrats’ new campaign ads blast Republicans who want to strip patient protections from Americans with pre-existing conditions.

Google Bets $375M On Medicare Advantage With Oscar Health Investment

Google-parent Alphabet plans to invest $375 million into Oscar Health to help the insurer expand into the Medicare Advantage business.

To Keep You Healthy, Health Insurers May Soon Pay Your Rent

Health insurers Anthem, Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group are investing in housing, mental health counseling and even food to address “social determinants of health.”

Centene And Hospital Giant Ascension To Launch Medicare Advantage Plan

Health insurer Centene and Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and nonprofit hospital system, announced plans to form a Medicare Advantage plan to begin operating in 2020.

As Trump Attacks, Insurers Boost Obamacare Marketing

Health insurers are increasing budgets for marketing and expansions for Obamacare coverage amid attacks on the Affordable Care Act by the Trump administration.