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In the midst of plans for a controversial mega-merger with one of its chief competitors, Anthem Inc. is doing even better than expected. The health insurance giant reported a 4 percent profit increase in the third quarter, exceeding what industry analysts anticipated.

Are thousands of health insurance plans that allegedly meet the standards set by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act falling short in at least one key area? A study by researchers from Harvard suggests that is very much the case.

Premiums for the second-lowest-cost silver plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are going up in 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services said.

A new survey by J.D. Power, a market research firm, shows what Medicare Advantage enrollees value most about their plans. Based on a 1,000 point scale to measure satisfaction, Medicare Advantage earned a 774, compared to 679 for commercial health plans.

Analysts estimate H.R. 3762 could cut deficit by about $760 per year per additional uninsured person.

Despite predictions that the exchanges created by PPACA would end the era of employer-sponsored health care, most employers haven't ditched the benefit.