Federal regulators expect 16.9 million to 17.7 million people to use the program to get covered in 2027.

Hospital groups argue that paying higher drug prices before collecting rebates would strain cash flow and add more than $1 billion in annual administrative costs.

Fewer than one-third typically feel very confident when making health care decisions.

Some employers that have sent employees to HealthCare.gov and its state-based equivalents now want out.