Open enrollment and stethescope The administration made a major push to increase funding for outreach and marketing for the ACA's open enrollment, including a massive boost to navigators.

Higher subsidies and improved communication boosted Affordable Care Act signups to a record high when enrollment ended on Saturday.

More than 14.2 million people purchased plans on exchanges. Ten million people signed up for coverage on the federally run HealthCare.gov, and the others enrolled through state-based exchanges. The administration stepped up its efforts this year to make consumers aware of enhanced subsidies and lower cost-sharing passed under the American Rescue Plan Act.

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