Scant Consumer Information in Local TV Coverage of Obamacare

“If people are feeling discouraged, confused, or overwhelmed, this can reduce their likelihood of seeking health insurance, which may keep them uninsured and undermine their access to valuable medical services,” Saloner, who wasn’t involved in the study, says by email.

“In fact, a large portion of people who are uninsured are eligible for subsidies or Medicaid, but many of these people do not realize that they could benefit from these programs,” Saloner adds. “The news media can fill this informational void.”

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Gollust SE, Baum LM, Niederdeppe J, et al. Local television news coverage of the Affordable Care Act: Emphasizing politics over consumer information. Am J Public Health. 2017 Feb 16:e1-e7. doi:

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