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End-of-Life Choices

Trends in end-of-life care show that not only does the care given vary widely from region to region and hospital to hospital, but also patients often don't get the care they prefer. What can be done?

Care Management Puzzle

Chronic diseases and the cost of care are rising. Are disease management programs improving outcomes for patients with complex, chronic conditions?

No Middleman

Under the "direct primary care" model, patients pay a monthly fee for basic medical services. Learn about the history and current landscape of physician practices offering this arrangement.

Health Care Costs

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Republicans Seeking IRS Records of ACA Subsidies

Three Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service saying they will issue subpoenas if the agency does not submit more records about how it is implementing the Affordable Care Act's health insurance subsidies. Committee Chair Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) and Reps. Scott DesJarlais (R - Tenn.) and Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) have given IRS until Thursday to release the records before launching a "compulsory process," which could include the subpoenas.



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