Tag: Robert King

"When it is passed by the federal government it becomes legal consumer fraud," Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Vulnerable GOP senator: Obamacare amounts to consumer fraud

Robert King · September 15, 2016 4:31 pm

The bill offered Wednesday would waive a penalty for Obamacare customers finding a healthcare plan that is not on one of the law's exchanges, and would give people that option for a year. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

GOP offers cure for failing Obamacare exchanges

Robert King · September 14, 2016 8:37 pm

Martin Shkreli tweeted his demand on the same day the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee announced a Sept. 21 hearing to scrutinize the price increase of allergy treatment EpiPens. (AP Photo)

Pharma’s Shkreli wants immunity to testify to Congress

Robert King · September 14, 2016 7:19 pm

GAO finds that 300 generic drugs had at least one price hike of 100 percent or more since 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Senators lament spikes in generic drugs

Robert King · September 14, 2016 6:43 pm

The American Beverage Association argued in its lawsuit that the new tax that goes into effect next year violates federal and state rules, according to a report in Philly.com. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

Soda industry tries to kill Philly tax

Robert King · September 14, 2016 5:08 pm

Agency has approved three competitors, but doesn't regulate prices, official says. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

FDA defends itself from EpiPen critics

Robert King · September 14, 2016 4:53 pm

Family health premiums rose an average of 3 percent to $18,142 this year, with workers contributing $5,277. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Increases not as steep this year for family health plans

Robert King · September 14, 2016 4:12 pm

A Republican lawmaker charged that the Obama administration is trying to circumvent Congress to bail out failing Obamacare insurers. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama bypassing Congress to bail out insurers, Republican charges

Robert King · September 14, 2016 3:25 pm

The House Oversight Committee's Sept. 21 hearing will include testimony from Mylan CEO Heather Bresch on the high price tag of $600 for EpiPens. (iStock photo)

House panel to hold hearing over EpiPen price hikes

Robert King · September 14, 2016 1:50 pm

"This Obamacare provision is a tax hike plain and simple," said Rep. Kevin Brady, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, on the House floor Tuesday. "It makes paying for care more difficult." (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

House votes to roll back Obamacare tax hike

Robert King · September 13, 2016 9:47 pm

Utah case raises concerns that blood and other bodily fluids of Zika patients might be infectious. (AP Photo/M. Urip)

CDC has new warning about Zika

Robert King · September 13, 2016 5:41 pm

The insurers profiting in the marketplaces do a better job of selling to low-income people. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

GOP report: Millions wasted at Obamacare state exchanges

Robert King · September 13, 2016 4:56 pm