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Lack of federal funds may lead to higher premiums for Obamacare plans.Â (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Insurers grapple with big Obamacare funding shortfall

Robert King · October 27, 2015 4:01 am

The Obama administration, which disclosed the figures Monday, said the increases don't take into account the advanced payments of premium tax credits used to reduce the monthly costs of health insurance. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Average Obamacare plan to increase 7 percent

Robert King · October 26, 2015 11:49 pm

The Iron Sheik, a belovedÂ villainÂ in the WWE, called out Martin Shkreli, the CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals,Â withÂ colorful languageÂ on Twitter on Monday. (AP Photo)

Iron Sheik challenges CEO to wrestling match over drug prices

Robert King · October 26, 2015 10:23 pm

Researchers with Oregon State University patented a strain of seaweed that tastes like bacon when you fry it. (iStock photo)

4 alternatives to bacon

Robert King · October 26, 2015 6:37 pm

The agency said that each 50 g portion of processed meat consumed by someone each day increases the risk of colon cancer by 18 percent. (iStock photo)

Bacon, hot dogs boost cancer risk: WHO

Robert King · October 26, 2015 2:25 pm

Imprimis said Thursday it would make a formulation of Daraprim for $1 a pill, or $99 for a 100-count bottle. Daraprim's maker, Turing Pharmaceuticals, jacked up the price of the treatment from $13.50 a pill to $750.Â (Courtesy of Joel Morillo of Passage Productions via AP)

Pharmacies skirt regs to compete against high prices

Robert King · October 25, 2015 4:01 am

Enrollment in third Obamacare enrollment seasons ends Jan. 31, leaving the Obama administration a few more weeks to urge people to sign up. It has set a goal of 10 million Americans with Obamacare coverage in 2016. (AP photo/Andrew Harnik, file)

Obamacare website to feature new tools

Robert King · October 23, 2015 5:20 pm

South Carolina's co-op follows four other co-ops that have decided to close up shop in the past two weeks. The co-ops were created to offer more competition for consumers on the Obamacare health insurance exchanges.Â (AP file photo/Lynne Sladky)

South Carolina Obamacare co-op ninth to shut down

Robert King · October 22, 2015 10:37 pm

Imprimis to offer competitor after outrage over 5,000-percent price hike for anti-parasite treatment.Â (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Company offers $1 alternative to $750 drug

Robert King · October 22, 2015 6:29 pm

House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 17, 2015, to discuss a synopsis of the House Republican budget proposal as he announces the plan. The plan includes a boost in defense spending but cuts in the Medicaid program for the poor, food stamps and health care subsidies. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

House strips part of Obamacare repeal bill

Robert King · October 22, 2015 3:36 pm

Obama links drug abuse epidemic to income inequality

Obama links drug abuse epidemic to income inequality

Robert King · October 21, 2015 8:26 pm

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Inc. said late Wednesday that federal prosecutors are seeking information on the drug developer's drug pricing, distribution and patient assistance program. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Wall Street smacks drug maker under federal investigaton

Robert King · October 21, 2015 6:44 pm