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The California Report | Friday, Apr 27, 2012, 4:30 PM
Why Isn't Kaiser Less Expensive?
Kaiser Permanente is often cited as an example of a health maintenenace organization that keeps costs reined in. In fact, portions of the Affordable Care Act were crafted with the Kaiser model in mind. But critics say the price gap between Kaiser and other insurance companies has narrowed, and the reasons are unclear.
Forum | Thursday, Mar 29, 2012, 9:00 AM
Health Law Hearings Wrap-Up
The U.S. Supreme Court has wrapped up three days of hearings on the federal health care overhaul. While the White House believes the health care law will be upheld, some analysts think the justices have signaled they are prepared to invalidate the individual mandate, which could put the entire law at risk.
This Week in Northern California | Friday, Mar 23, 2012, 7:30 PM
News Panel: Affordable Care Act, Mirkarimi Suspended, and more
The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear arguments next week in a landmark case that could determine the future of healthcare and have a significant impact in California. At issue is the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law two years ago. Ross Mirkarimi's future hangs in the balance as the San Francisco Ethics Commission prepares to consider charges of official misconduct leveled against the sheriff after he was suspended by Mayor Ed Lee earlier this week. California State University administrators, anticipating $200 million in additional cuts, announce they will freeze admissions for the 2013 spring quarter. Meanwhile, a bill to cap salaries for top CSU administrators is rejected by the state Senate Education Committee. Seventy of California's 273 state parks are slated for closure this summer because of budget cuts. The California Report's series "On the Rocks" explores trail blazing efforts underway by residents, non-profit agencies, and local and federal governments to prevent some of our treasured parks from closing.
KQED Perspectives on Health Care Reform
Perspectives | Friday, Apr 08, 2011, 7:35 AM
Say What?
Debbie Duncan was hard of hearing, until the health reform act came to the rescue.
Perspectives | Tuesday, Mar 29, 2011, 7:35 AM
One Year Later
Dr. Ricky Choi looks at what health care reform has delivered one year after enactment.
Perspectives | Thursday, Dec 16, 2010, 7:35 AM
The ABCs of Health Care
Dr. Logan Faust's world is full of government-inspired acronyms, and that's a good thing.
Patient and Provider Perspectives
May 26, 2012
Majority Of Respondents Don't Trust Washington
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that nearly 80 percent of respondents say they can't trust Washington, and have little faith that the federal bureaucracy can solve the nation's ills. Director Andrew Kohut tells Steve Inskeep that only 22 percent said they can trust the federal government "almost always or most of the time."
Atlanta Man Sees Hope In Health Care Plan
Many Americans are trying to figure out how and if the new health care law will affect them. Among them is a 63-year-old man Atlanta man who lost his job and his insurance. For months he has been trying to figure out how to get free or low-cost care. Now the overhaul may put him squarely in line for a subsidy and an affordable plan in an exchange.
Powerful Catholic Quietly Shaping Abortion, Health Bill Debate
As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' point man on abortion, Richard Doerflinger has emerged as a major player in the health care debate, one likely to play a pivotal role in the outcome.
IRS Faces Tough New Duties Under Health Overhaul
The tax agency would be responsible for checking whether individuals get required insurance, distributing billions of dollars in subsidies and collecting new taxes and penalties.
House Health Bill Would Help Pacific Island Migrants
Legislation would restore Medicaid rights to citizens of the Marshall Islands and two other nations who have the unique ability to travel and work freely in the United States.
Health Care Innovations
May 26, 2012
House Passes Historic Health Care Bill
Capping a year of legislative activity and ending decades of Democratic frustration, the House approves a pair of bills that would extend health care coverage to more than 30 million Americans. One bill goes to Obama's desk, the other heads for a final showdown in the Senate.
Powerful Catholic Quietly Shaping Abortion, Health Bill Debate
As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' point man on abortion, Richard Doerflinger has emerged as a major player in the health care debate, one likely to play a pivotal role in the outcome.
IRS Faces Tough New Duties Under Health Overhaul
The tax agency would be responsible for checking whether individuals get required insurance, distributing billions of dollars in subsidies and collecting new taxes and penalties.
Dems Move To Regulate How Insurers Spend Money
The new Senate health bill released by Majority Leader Reid imposes tougher requirements on insurers to spend most premium revenues on medical care, instead of administrative costs, salaries and profits.
COBRA Help For Laid-Off May Come Before Christmas
The COBRA subsidy extension now pending in Congress could be considered in the Senate this weekend.
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