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US: New Health Care Index Shows Massive Increase in Consumer Costs Despite Government's Growing Role in Nation's Health Care System

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usnews.com (07.05.2015) While the U.S. government has become an even more dominant force in the nation’s health care system, individuals are taking on a greater share of the costs, according to the new U.S. News Health Care Index.

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US: Enrollment Period for Health Insurance Ends; Now the Tax Penalties Start

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The New York Times (17.02.2015) The Affordable Care Act’s second open enrollment period ended on Sunday. Well, almost. Some computer problems over the weekend have led the administration to give a one-week extension to people who tried and failed to sign up.

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