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Study Finds Drug May Aid Some Autism Patients
The experimental drug can improve sociability in people who have fragile X syndrome and may help autism patients, the Los Angeles Times reports.
CMS Eyes Improper Medicare Payments For Power Wheelchairs
A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services official testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday that 80 percent of this type of fee-for-service Medicare claim should not have been paid.
State Roundup: HCA Fined For Kickbacks; Minn. Rural Health Care Investigation
A roundup of health policy news from Tennessee, Oregon, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Washington state, Minnesota and Tennessee.
Alabama Voters Approve Moving Money From State Trust Fund To Balance Budget
Medicaid officials say the vote results will help prevents massive cuts that had been forecast.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
Layoffs Hit Group Health in Washington and Boston Children’s Hospital
Group Health Cooperative, a leader in innovations, insures about 600,000 in Washington state.
Presidential Campaigns Vie For Specific Voting Blocs
The New York Times reports that young adults are up for grabs in several key states. Meanwhile, both candidates are courting Hispanics. The Washington Post reports that women voters are key to President Barack Obama in Virginia.
New Census Data Show Insurance Coverage Expands In 20 States
Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont saw the biggest expansions, while Missouri and Montana saw declines in coverage. The biggest increases occurred among young adults between the ages of 19 and 25.
Longer Looks: A ‘Renegade’ Bill Frist?; The Pharmacist’s Expanding Role
This week’s articles come from Politico, Fox Business, The Atlantic, The New York Times and the Detroit Free Press.
Romney Touts His Health Care Credentials
During a forum hosted by Univision, the GOP presidential nominee embraced his role as the “grandfather of Obamacare.” Elsewhere on the camapign trail, the Service Employees International Union launches a Medicare attack ad against the Romney-Ryan campaign and other Republicans.
Q & A: Keeping Your Young Adult Child On Your Health Plan
Much of the time, even if the child is financially independent and has a job with insurance, the young adult can stay on the family plan.
First Edition: September 20, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports that the health law’s penalty for not obtaining health insurance could hit as many as 6 million people.
Insurance Coverage Improves In 20 States, Census Shows
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HHS Touts Growth In Medicare Advantage Plans, Drop In Premiums
Just days away from a House hearing where Republicans are likely to charge that the 2010 health law’s cuts to Medicare Advantage plans will cause insurers to leave the program and seniors to pay more for coverage, the Obama administration said Wednesday that as a result of the law seniors now have more of these […]
Today’s Headlines – Sept. 19, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including a series of reports detailing who makes up Romney’s so-called “47 percent” who get tax breaks and what federal assistance they receive — whether it is Medicare, Medicaid or another entitlement program. The Associated Press/Washington Post: Analysis: Romney Describes Government’s Role As Dramatically More Limited […]
Romney’s ’47 Percent’ Fuels Talk Of Who Gets Tax Breaks, Aid
Some news outlets report how the remarks underscore different views of the role of government by President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney. Meanwhile, Romney attempts to deflect criticism by going on the offensive, saying his comments help define the choice before voters.
Polls Offer Windows Into Campaign Challenges, Dynamics
A new round of polls indicates that, with seven weeks left of campaigning, President Barack Obama appears to be edging out GOP candidate Mitt Romney. However, the findings also highlight the political forces that could work for and against each candidate.
Weekly Campaign Highlights: News From Florida, Iowa, Pennsylvania And Virginia
As election day approaches, Kaiser Health News’ Sarah Barr samples news coverage each week from swing states around the country
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the nation.
Views On Obesity: Difficulty Changing Eating Habits; Huge Changes In The Food Marketplace
The New York Times and the Journal of the American Medical Association offer opinions on the U.S. battle against obesity.