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Roundup Of Recent Polls Shows Health Law Continues To Be Polarizing
Polls around the nation have examined opinions on the health care law in advance of the Supreme Court’s ruling. One poll finds the same percentage of people are dissatisfied with the health law as are dissatisfied with the health care system.
Decision Anticipation Stirs Politics
On the campaign trail, GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney takes a hard line against the heatlh law, saying it needs to be undone no matter what the court determines. But on the eve of the expected high court ruling, a 2006 video emerged in which then-Gov. Romney embraced the individual mandate as part of Massachusetts’ state reforms. Meanwhile, the court’s finding is expected to become a fund-raising boon for both presidential candidates.
Viewpoints: The Moral Underpinning Of The Health Law; Mandate May Not Be Critical
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country.
A selection of health policy stories from Mississippi, Kansas, California, Missouri, Massachusetts and North Carolina.
Obama’s Presidential Legacy Linked To Supreme Court’s Health Law Verdict
Overhauling the nation’s health system has been the president’s most significant legislative achievement. As a result, the Court’s decision will also reflect on his effectiveness as a leader. Meanwhile, news outlets report on the White House’s preparations for the decision.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including scene setters for the much-anticipated Supreme Court health law decision, which is expected later this morning.
Making Sense Of The Supreme Court Ruling
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey, Stuart Taylor and Julie Appleby are joined by SCOTUSblog’s Tom Goldstein and Lyle Denniston to break down Thursday’s landmark Supreme Court decision.
The law contains a number of provisions that are changing the rules of health care for consumers.
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Health Policy Groups Prepare For Day Of Spin
Updated at 9:15 a.m. on June 28. The anticipation over the Supreme Court’s health law ruling has the health policy world busy with activity. Interest groups, advocates and other stakeholders are not only awaiting for the Court’s decision, they are strategizing and agonizing over the best ways to get their reactions out to the public — […]
Today’s Headlines — June 27, 2012
Good morning! Tomorrow’s the big day, here are your headlines. Reuters/Chicago Tribune: The Immigration Ruling: A Hint On Healthcare? The Supreme Court’s decision in the Arizona immigration case on Monday showed a conciliatory streak within a divided court that could emerge again when the justices issue their climactic healthcare decision on Thursday (Biskupic, 6/26). The […]
Decision Anticipation: Everyone Is Looking For Clues And Making Plans For What Comes Next
News outlets are examining the high court’s decisions earlier this week to find signals of what to expect in tomorrow’s health law decision. Meanwhile, the White House, congressional Democrats and Republicans, lobbyists, and even the general public offer glimpses of their views.
The Ruling’s Possible Market Repercussions
The uncertainty surrounding the fate of the health law has triggered a guessing game by some investors.
Romney, Obama Offer Messaging Previews For The Coming Health Law Decision
GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney says if the court strikes down the law, it shows President Barack Obama wasted three years. If court upholds it, he promises to get rid of the law if elected. Obama tells a campaign crowd the law is critical to expanding coverage to those who can’t get it.
California Plan To Move 880,000 Children Into Medi-Cal Met With Skepticism
A budget plan to save money by moving thousands of children into the Medicaid program is scrutinized while legislators scramble to draft companion legislation to implement the budget.
Mass. Insurers To Rebate $57M To Small Businesses, Individuals
The rebates, by five of the state’s largest insurance companies, will go to 50,000 individual policy holders and 50,000 small businesses.
When It Comes To Health Care Clinics, Wal-Mart Falling Behind Rivals
The retailer has fallen behind its industry rivals in the competition to open health care clnics in stores.
Hatch Overcomes Primary Challenge
The veteran Utah senator campaigned heavily on his seniority and experience, maintaining that they put him in a powerful position to work on issues related to deficit spending and health care costs. Meanwhile, a Missouri candidate is being hammered over his stance on the insurance mandate.
Senate Sends FDA User Fee Bill To Obama; House GOP Putting Pressure On AARP
In rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate overwhelmingly approved the FDA measure. On the other side of the Capitol, top Republicans delved into whether AARP represented its members’ interests when the lobby group for seniors supported the health law.
State Roundup: Conn. Budget Chair Threatens Governor On Health Cuts
A selection of health policy stories from Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Texas, Massachusetts, Washington state, Iowa and California.