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Health plan enrollment failures in the federal insurance marketplace have resulted in mounting fallout for policymakers. Some Americans have reported receiving cancellation notices and subsequently having difficulties signing up for new plans due to poorly functioning enrollment websites. Others have reported dismay at increased premiums. Yet the vision for the historic healthcare law perseveres — providing affordable, quality coverage. Supporters have pointed out the vast complexities of implementing such an enormous set of health reforms. After weeks of debate and a Presidential mea culpa, this Forum event assessed where the U.S. stands in the healthcare law rollout and the resulting health policy implications.
Presented in Collaboration with Reuters
Watch the entire series from The Forum at Harvard School of Public Health at www.ForumHSPH.org.
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