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Having an economic safety net encourages struggling Americans to become entrepreneurs, study says
Is it a hand up or a hand out?
Jul 13, 2016
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ObamaCare buyers could have fewer choices in 2017
(HealthDay)—With the nation's largest health insurer exiting all but a few Affordable Care Act exchanges next year, some Americans may be left with fewer choices and some might see higher monthly premiums.
May 2, 2016
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Pediatrics
Percentage of US children who have chronic health conditions on the rise
The percentage of children with chronic health conditions is on the rise, and new research being presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting shows this is especially true among children who live in or near ...
Apr 30, 2016
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Benefit cuts to teachers won't lead to taxpayer savings
Cutting benefits for teachers or other public-sector workers may not save taxpayers as much as one might think, according to a new University of Illinois at Chicago study.
Dec 4, 2015
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Opinion: The impact of Obamacare, one year on
I used to bike to work every day in grad school. I lived around 2km away from the hospital I was based at (~ 1.24 miles), so biking was just the most efficient way to get to work every morning. One sunny July morning though, ...
Aug 11, 2015
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Report examines Medicare and Medicaid programs at 50 years and challenges ahead
Although Medicare and Medicaid are playing a role in health care payment and delivery reform innovation, it will be difficult to enact large-scale program changes because of the conflicting priorities of beneficiaries, health ...
Jul 28, 2015
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Full-time employment with no health benefits was a trend for workers in 2012
(Medical Xpress)—Almost half of the 6.9 million Californians who lacked insurance in 2012 were in a family with a full-time worker, according to a new report from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
Dec 23, 2014
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Two papers expose gaps in health coverage for children, recommend solutions
Despite the promise of health reform, millions of U.S. children still lack quality health coverage or have trouble getting the services they need to stay healthy or to develop properly, according to two articles published ...
Dec 8, 2014
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Health
Expanding Medicaid increases rural health care access and use
A new study in Health Services Research reveals that expanding Medicaid to cover more adults boosts health care access and use in rural populations.
Oct 3, 2014
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Health
Poll: Sign-ups rise but little love for health law
President Barack Obama celebrated when sign-ups for his health care law topped 8 million, far exceeding expectations after a slipshod launch. Most Americans, however, remain unimpressed.
May 23, 2014
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