Patrick Johnston

California Association of Health Plans

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President and CEO of the California Association of Health Plans, a trade group representing health insurance companies

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Under Covered California, Obamacare has gone relatively smoothly. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any problems.

More Insured, But Less Options

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California's version of the Affordable Care Act is going better than many others, but that doesn't mean there aren't problems.

A Progress Report on Obamacare in California

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