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Little progress is being made at the federal level to curb drug prices. But there's plenty that could be done at the state level.

Top-performing nonprofit hospitals are providing $11.50 in charity care for the uninsured for every $100 in net income.

About 418,000 Californians newly enrolled in individual or family plans by the Jan. 31 deadline, 41 percent more than last year.

Average balances hit record highs, due not only to the bull market but plan design and better participant habits.

"I don't think we've seen health care industry leaders so polarized on some strategic issues and so tightly aligned on others."

Other economists forecasting limited impact, assuming the virus is contained.