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VP Candidates’ Answers On Abortion, Medicare Get A Second Look
Last night’s vice presidential debate provided contentious contrast on the issues of abortion and Medicare between Vice President Joe Biden and the Republican nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan. The candidates sparred over the role their faith plays in their positions on abortion and laid out their tickets’ visions for Medicare reform. Here’s a sample of how […]
Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP All Targets For Fraud
When it comes to health care fraud, medical facilities and hospitals are the top two offenders. That’s according to a new Government Accountability Office report released this week. According to the report, 10,187 individuals and entities were investigated in 2010 for defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Medical facilities (including medical […]
Today’s Headlines – Oct. 12, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including the health policy highlights from last night’s vice presidential debate. Los Angeles Times: Vice Presidential Debate Gets Prickly On Healthcare As the candidates for vice president parried, Ryan accused the Obama administration of “getting caught with its hand in the cookie jar,” and Biden charged […]
In Vice Presidential Debate, Biden And Ryan Clash On Health Issues
In this face-off, the two candidates outlined very different sets of policies and perspectives on issues ranging from their respective Medicare plans to the uninsured and abortion.
VP Candidates Spar Over Medicare Plan Specifics
During last night’s face off, Vice President Joe Biden and GOP vice presidential hopeful Paul Ryan offered different plans, visions and, sometimes, even numbers for Medicare’s future.
Wal-Mart Expanding Program For No-Cost Employee Surgeries
Wal-Mart announced this week that it will expand a program that ends out-of-pocket procedure and travel costs for employees seeking some heart and spine surgeries if they go to hospitals across the country that have agreements with the retailer.
Women’s Health, Medicare And The Health Law Mark Tight Races In Various States
The fireworks continue in Senate and House races in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Nevada, Florida and New York.
Romney Hints At Plan For Pre-existing Conditions, Lack Of Health Coverage
During a meeting with the Columbus Dispatch, GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney offered a comment about people who lack insurance which is being characterized by some news outlets as “controversial.” Romney plans to repeal the health law but says uninsured people could still visit an emergency room and that people with pre-existing conditions could keep their insurance. On this point, however, he has yet to provide specifics, news outlets report.
Viewpoints: Debate Provided ‘Meaty’ Political Conversation; Looking For Obama’s Plan On Medicare
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
State Highlights: N.J.’s Medicaid Decision; La. Hospitals Seek Care Gap Agreement
A selection of health policy stories from New Jersey, Texas, Louisiana, Minnesota and California.
Capitol Hill Fights Over Health Law, EHR Doc Payments Continue
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill sound off on the Obama administration’s “meaningful use” payments to doctors as the fight over parts of the health law and its oversight and D.C’s insurance exchange continue.
Biden, Ryan Face Questions About Abortion And Faith
Both candidates explained how their Catholic background helped to shape their policy views, including on abortion. News outlets reported that, based on answers from Vice President Joe Biden and GOP vice presidential pick Paul Ryan, it was clear that both were aiming to the larger, much sought-after audience of female voters.
Research Roundup: Medicare Open Season Awareness
This week’s studies come from the Archives of Internal Medicine, Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, The Kaiser Family Foundation, The Commonwealth Fund and other news sources.
VP Debate: How Faith Informs The Candidates On Abortion
Vice President Joe Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan talked about how their Catholic faith informs their stances on abortion at the vice presidential debate in Danville, Ky., on Thursday.
VP Debate: Two Visions For Medicare
Vice President Joe Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan laid out their parties’ competing visions for Medicare at the vice presidential debate in Danville, Ky., on Thursday.
First Edition: October 12, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including the health policy highlights from last night’s vice presidential debate.
Romney: People Don’t Die For Lack Of Insurance
The GOP presidential nominee’s claim – in an interview with The Columbus Dispatch – is belied by a large and growing body of academic studies.
Study: Seniors Overspend On Medicare Part D
Seniors spent on average $368 more than they needed to on drug coverage through Medicare Part D plans in 2009 — their decisions complicated by the sheer volume of plans available and difficulties involved in determining what makes a plan a good choice, a Health Affairs study released Tuesday has found. There are 1,736 plans available to Medicare beneficiaries for purchasing prescription […]
Today’s Headlines – Oct. 11, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including previews of how Medicare and other health policy issues might play in tonight’s vice presidential debate. The New York Times: This Election, A Stark Choice In Health Care When Americans go to the polls next month, they will cast a vote not just for president […]