Using a Sec. 1332. Waiver for State innovation states can create their own ACA alternative, including a state-based single payer system.
Here is a side-by-side comparison of Hillary Clinton Vs. Donald Trump on the issues to help you tell the difference between Trump and Clinton.
Despite improvements to the ACA (ObamaCare) being a smart focus for Democrats, Single Payer must remain on the table and in the Democratic party platform.
Here is a proposal for a simple gun law for the U.S. It respects the Second Amendment while attempting to limit violent gun crimes (specifically mass shootings).
A final rule from HHS prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex (and gender identity), age, or disability.
Don’t change parties, change the party. Politics isn’t about getting everything you want, it is about Civil Service. To make a change, you need allies.
The Uninsured rate is at an all time low, this has been true for a while, but new data confirms the uninsured rate fell to 9.1 percent during the 4th quarter of 2015.
When people get sick they typically lose their income source. Unless they have savings, this results in a plan drop. Thus, private health insurance loses value in a catastrophic long-term event.
Back in 2012 we did a list of Obama’s Accomplishments, here in 2016 the list has grown. Here is some highlights of Obama Accomplishments so far, with citations.
House Republicans won the 2nd round of a Court case that makes it so Congress must approve funding for cost sharing reduction subsidies. 7 million could go without cost sharing assistance.
A few tips on how to unite the Democratic party, beat Donald Trump with a message of peace, love, and social justice, and create a new “New Deal” coalition.
Arizona has denied 30,000 children health insurance by refusing to fund CHIP (KidsCare). The program has been defunded since 2010.
We break down, in simple terms, what Bernie, Hillary, Trump, and Cruz mean for American healthcare. We present basic overviews of the candidate’s healthcare plans, and then provide detailed explainer videos (including some awesome vlogbrothers videos).
The drug Pembrolizumab, which is thought to have help Jimmy Carter beat cancer, has been approved by the FDA through an accelerated fast-track process.
April 18th, 2016 is the last day to file taxes for 2016 (for the ACA and otherwise). We have an exhaustive page of tax advice here, but here are a few tips.
A recent effort by Politico highlights a movement to address the Opioid drug abuse crisis which claims tens of thousands of lives each year (outpacing deaths from car accidents in some regions).
Ever wonder what the difference between Medicare and Medicaid was? In overly-simple terms Medicare is for seniors and Medicaid is a free or low cost program for low-income children and adults.
Whether it is individual costs, insurers costs, or costs as a nation, drug price increases go hand-in-hand with rising costs under the ACA. This is a monetary and moral issue, but where is congress and where is the code of ethics?
When it comes to Advanced Premium Tax Credits, it is always tempting to take the maximum amount you qualify for. However, repayment limits can mean owing back credits.
When it comes to the ACA we hear a lot of talking points, that means a lot of lies, truths, and half-truths. We tell you how to spot the BS.
The Supreme Court of the United States ended their deliberation on ObamaCare’s contraceptive requirement in a 4-4 tie.
Remember that little kid in picture of Obama signing the PPACA? Well the ObamaCare kid isn’t a kid anymore, Marcelas Owens just came out publicly as transgender, partially in effort to spread awareness of the good healthcare reform has done, and the work that is still needed.
Explaining ObamaCare to the average person who is upset with costs is really hard, but an honest approach sends the right message.
We explain some ideas for how to fix ObamaCare (the Affordable Care Act). The goal is to seek universal coverage and fix the ACA’s sticking points.
The post open enrollment numbers for ObamaCare, as of February 2016, are roughly: 12.7 million in the Marketplace, and roughly 20 million total between the ACA between the Marketplace, Medicaid expansion, young adults staying on their parents plan, and other coverage provisions.