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Survey Finds Seniors Satisfied With Medicare Part D
The national survey of 2,363 seniors, which was conducted by Medicare Today, found 90 percent are satisfied with their Medicare prescription drug coverage.
What’s New On Pre-Existing Condition Health Plans, The Medicaid Expansion
CQ HealthBeat offers a progress check on the health law’s pre-existing condition insurance plan while the St. Louis Beacon explores the Medicaid expansion debate.
Romney Embraces His Massachusetts Health Plan As Bipartisan Success
After months of distancing himself from the state health reforms he oversaw while governor of Massachusetts, GOP presidential pick Mitt Romney said that overhaul illustrates his ability to work with Democrats. President Barack Obama, however, countered that the Massachusetts plan was one of the models for the 2010 health law that has been a target of conservatives.
Prison Health Care: Healthy Inmates In Minn.
Prison health care is examined: In Minnesota, prison inmates are offered healthier lifestyles, even while incarcerated. In Wisconsin, in the meantime, some groups are calling for discipline for the Milwaukee County sheriff over medical care in prisons there.
A Flood Of Post-Debate Fact Checking Follows Points And Counterpoints
News outlets examined a range of issues brought up during last night’s presidential face-off, ranging from discussions of the $716 billion Medicare cut to talk of death panels and whether the health law promise of lower health insurance costs came true.
Analysis: Health Costs Jump Nearly 5% Nationwide This Year
An analysis from benefits consulting group Aon Hewitt found health costs rose this year for employers and workers an average of 4.9 percent nationwide. In the midwest, two news outlets examine how this figure plays out locally.
Senate Races: McCaskill Surges; Rehberg, Tester Spar In Montana
Meanwhile, Medicare is playing big in one Minnesota House race.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the nation.
State Roundup: Mass. Health Plans Lauded For Comprehensiveness
A selection of stories from Massachusetts, Kansas, Georgia, Oregon and California.
Longer Looks: The Time Is Now For Community Health Workers
This week’s articles come from The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Atlantic, the Journal of the American Medical Association, Slate and The Economist.
Denver Debate: Medicaid As A Domestic Priority
The Medicaid program was not a major focus of Wednesday night’s debate between President Barack Obama and former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney, but it was a topic of discussion as the two candidates laid out their domestic policy priorities.
Denver Debate: Obama And Romney On ‘Obamacare’
The bulk of Wednesday night’s presidential debate in Denver focused on the topic of health care. In this segment, President Barack Obama and former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney discuss the 2010 health law.
First Edition: October 4, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including highlights, analysis and fact-checking from last night’s presidential debate.
How Will The Election Change Medicaid?
Frequently asked questions about Romney and Obama’s very different visions for the future of state-federal health program.
HHS Secretary Touts The ACA’s Benefits For Older Hispanics
Just hours before the first presidential debate, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius delivered a message about the dire need to protect Medicare and Medicaid funding to a critical electoral constituency. Sebelius was the keynote speaker at the National Hispanic Council on Aging’s National Summit in Washington, an annual meeting of Hispanic health care, housing, aging […]
Grover Norquist Prods Georgia Legislators To Drop Hospital Tax Used To Raise Funds For Medicaid
The author of an anti-tax pledge signed by many of the nation’s GOP lawmakers says renewing the hospital tax would amount to “a violation” of their promise. Some hospitals are firing back saying the tax is needed.
Today’s Headlines – Oct. 3, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including presidential debate previews and reports on a new round of polling. The Wall Street Journal: Race Tightens In 2 States As Ohio Gap Widens The presidential race is tightening in the battleground states of Florida and Virginia, but one of the biggest prizes—Ohio—remains a difficult […]
Health Policies Will Play Role In Debate’s Political Theater
As new polls show a narrow margin separating them, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will face questions on their plans for Medicare, Medicaid and overhauling the health system during tonight’s debate. The focus will be on domestic policy, and at least 15 minutes will be dedicated to health care.
Parsing Health And Medicare Plans Amid Campaign Promises
News outlets analyze the presidential candidates’ proposals for tackling Medicare and Medicaid costs, as well as how these differing ideas are playing among voters.
Medicaid Stars In New Obama Campaign Ad
http://www.youtube.com/v/dzMHhFOdXCc?version=3&hl=en_US At last, Medicaid is getting some respect. Medicaid, not Medicare, is the subject a new television campaign advertisement for President Barack Obama (above). The 30-second ad is being broadcast in five election battleground states — Colorado, Virginia, Nevada, Iowa and Ohio. It accuses GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney of supporting the plan passed by […]