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Ads Take Issue With Health Law
News outlets report on various ad campaigns designed to criticize the Democrats’ health law.
Some Republicans Shy Away From Prevailing GOP View On Medicare, Budget
The Los Angeles Times reports that some Republican lawmakers have “economic visions” that are different from the budget plan advanced by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and embraced by GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney.
State Roundup: Mass. Grapples With EHR Privacy Issues
A selection of health policy stories from Michigan, California, Massachusetts, New York and Florida.
Some Small Businesses Frustrated By Health Insurance Tax-Credit Rules
The Wall Street Journal reports that some businesses are finding it hard to qualify for the health law’s small business health-care tax credit. Meanwhile, The Washington Post reports on the rebates being paid out to consumers this summer by health insurers.
New Report Tallies Death Rates Among People Who Lack Health Insurance
The report, released by Families USA, concluded that each year more than 26,000 working-age U.S. adults die prematurely because they lack health insurance.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports that reflect a number of the issues in play as the waiting game continues regarding the Supreme Court’s health law decision.
While Awaiting Court’s Decision, HHS Awards Health Center Grants
Even as attention is focused on the much-anticipated Supreme Court decision regarding the health law’s constitutionality, the Obama administration continues to roll out “good news” announcements related to provisions that have already taken effect. Case in point: The Obama administration Wednesday announced $128.6 million in new grants designed to help community health centers across the […]
Court Challenge Could Result In Medicaid Cutbacks Instead Of Expansion
Under the health law, Medicaid will grow to cover every American with a household income below 133 percent of the federal poverty level. A ruling against the expansion — or the entire law
How Opponents Won The Health Care Messaging War
This story comes from our partner ‘s Shots blog. OK, so it’s not exactly news that the Obama administration hasn’t done the best job in the world selling the Affordable Care Act to the American public. But now the Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism has some statistics to demonstrate just how sorry […]
Political Jockeying In Anticipation Of Supreme Court Ruling
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Marilyn Werber Serafini talk to Jackie Judd about how each party is positioning itself ahead of a Supreme Court ruling on the health law. Carey says much is at stake while Werber Serafini outlines some of the Republican alternatives to the law.
Today’s Headlines – June 20, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including a new Associated Press poll that finds Americans want the president and Congress to work on another health overhaul package if the Supreme Court overturns the health law. The Associated Press/Washington Post: Poll: Political Leaders Should Work On New Bill If Supreme Court Throws Out […]
Poll: Majority Want New Effort If Court Overturns Health Law
A new Associated Press-GfK poll found that Americans want Congress and the president to work on new legislation to overhaul the health care system if the high court rules that the 2010 health law is unconstitutional. Meanwhile, the lead attorney for the states challenging the law said it’s difficult to predict what the court will do.
What’s At Stake In The Much-Anticipated High Court Health Law Decision?
News outlets report on how the ruling will impact seniors, women and states, among other stakeholders. Reports also examine what might happen if the individual mandate is overturned but other elements of the law are left intact.
State Roundup: Exchange Details; N.Y. Same-Sex Lawsuit
A selection of health policy stories from New York, California, Arizona and Florida, among others.
Mass. Calls For Bids To Manage 111,000-Person ‘Dual Eligibles’ Program
Massachusetts is seeking a new manager to run the commonwealth’s health care program for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.
Health Providers Already Raking In Millions In HIT Incentive Funds
News outlets are detailing the incentive payments health care providers in Arizona and Kansas have received from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for instituting standardized electronic health records.
Medicaid: Minn. Program Prepares For Influx Of Boomers; Other News
Changes to Medicaid programs make news in Minnesota, where officials are preparing for an influx of baby boomers into the system. In Kansas, Medicaid changes there are attracting public comment, and in Oregon a group asks for more time to institute a collaborative care program.
Birth Control Mandate Remains Divisive Health Coverage Issue
The head of the Catholic Hospital Association explains her group’s split with the Obama administration on the question of contraception coverage. Meanwhile, another Catholic organization is launching a nationwide ad campaign against this policy.
Was Castro Government Part Of Multimillion Dollar Medicare Money-Laundering Scam?
McClatchy reports on a Medicare scam that may have reached beyond U.S. borders into Cuba.
Parsing The Facts From Romney, Obama Statements; Romney Advisers Meet With GOP Members Of Congress
The New York Times looks at the hyperbole in each candidate’s statements. Meanwhile, Romney aides held talks on Capitol Hill ahead of the Supreme Court decision.