Health Care Policy and Financing

The Mandate: How Penalties And Benefits Work

Colorado Public News — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:54:11 +0000

The Supreme Court's 5-4 decision upholding the Affordable Care Act includes a controversial mandate requiring Americans to buy insurance, beginning in 2014.

Shortage Of Research On When There's Too Much Health Care

Scott Hensley — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:51:00 +0000

There's little doubt that the U.S. wastes a lot of money on unnecessary health care. But pinning down the worst offenders isn't easy, as a fresh analysis of the scientific literature finds.

Published research on overuse is in pretty short supply, so rooting out waste by looking at the existing studies can be a little like limiting your late-night search for lost car keys to the spots right under streetlights.

Still, you've got start somewhere.

Oh The Jobs (Debt?) You'll Create!

Marketplace — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:45:44 +0000

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Federal Grants to Help Families Learn of Public Insurance Options

Deanna Garcia — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Colorado is getting a $608,307 grant to help educate Coloradans without health coverage about their eligibility and options for public insurance.