Latest KFF Health News Stories
Census Bureau Releases New Data On Local Uninsurance Rates
Some local news outlets report on their rankings in a new federal report. In the meantime, Minnesota researchers examine the insurance status of children.
Surveying Romney’s Health Advisers; The Pressures He Faces If He Wins
News outlets examine the role Micheal Leavitt and his associates will have on Romney’s health policy and the expectation that a new president can change the health law quickly.
Viewpoints: Romney, Ryan Rely On ‘The Magic Asterisk’; Frightening Voters Over Medicare Cuts
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the nation.
Medicare Issue Reverberates During Convention
As both parties press their views about revamping the program, a National Journal survey of “insiders” finds both sides think they can win on the issue. Meanwhile, the New York Times reports that even as the Romney-Ryan ticket seems to be holding its own against Democratic attacks on the issue, some Republicans down the ballot are concerned.
Ryan Says GOP Will Protect Medicare
In a speech to the Republican convention, the vice presidential candidate parried Democratic attacks on his Medicare proposals, saying, “The usual posturing on the Left isn’t going to work. Mitt Romney and I know the difference between protecting a program and raiding it.”
Ryan: ‘Greatest Threat To Medicare Is Obamacare’
Rep. Paul Ryan, the GOP vice presidential nominee, was not the only speaker who denounced the health law at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night. State Attorneys General Pam Bondi and Sam Olens spoke about the federal lawsuit against the law, and former Ark. Gov. Mike Huckabee called the law’s provisions an “attack on my Catholic brothers and sisters.”
First Edition: August 30, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports on Rep. Paul Ryan’s speech to the GOP convention.
FAQ: Obama v. Ryan On Controlling Federal Medicare Spending
Here are some questions and answers about the Democratic and Republican approaches to moderating spending on the popular program, which covers 47 million seniors and disabled people.
Today’s Headlines – August 29, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including news from the Republican convention in Tampa and previews of Rep. Paul Ryan’s speech coming tonight. The Wall Street Journal: Republicans Anoint Romney Where Mrs. Romney sought to round out her husband’s public image, Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey suggested the policy direction Mr. […]
Judge Rewords Mo. Health Insurance Exchange Ballot Measure
A judge has reworded a ballot measure that would require that state’s governor to seek legislative or voter approval before establishing a health insurance exchange.
Georgia Governor Rejects Medicaid Expansion
Gov. Nathan Deal told reporters at the GOP Convention that he has no intention of expanding the program because the federal government’s commitment to pay the full cost for three years, and 90 percent thereafter “is probably unrealistic.” An estimated 650,000 Georgians would gain health coverage under an expansion.
A selection of health policy stories from California, Georgia, Michigan, Kansas, North Carolina and Oregon.
Foundation Promises $500M For Patient Safety Effort; Starts With $9M Hopkins Grant
A foundation has promised to spend $500 million over the next decade on hospital safety to try to prevent patient harm. The first $9 million will fund a project at Johns Hopkins to develop tools to eliminate common threats in hospitals.
Viewpoints: Clarity Needed On GOP Health Plan; Blaming The Poor
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the nation.
Poll: Abortion Not Decisive Issue For More Than Half Of Voters
While the 2012 presidential race has energized pro- and anti-abortion rights groups, a new CBS News poll shows that as many as 57 percent of registered voters in both parties say it’s possible they would vote for a candidate who disagreed with them on the issue. However, women are less likely than men to say that.
Residency Cap May Hamper Efforts To Expand Number Of Doctors
Bloomberg examines the need for more primary care physicians and the limit on the number of slots for training doctors.
Medicaid Cuts Hit Dental Services; Minn. Seeks Waiver To Save $151 Million
The New York Times looks at the problems that come when the health care program for low-income people doesn’t meet their dental needs. At the same time, Minnesota news outlets report on an effort by their governor to get federal authorities to approve changes in the Medicaid program there.
Christie Says Romney Would Fix Nation’s Budget
Republican keynote address lays “the foundation for calls” by Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan to change Medicare, Wall Street Journal reports.
Ryan To Make Case He Is Ready To Be Vice President
The 42-year-old Wisconsin representative’s speech to the GOP convention may highlight aspects of his budget plans, which would revamp both Medicare and Medicaid.
GOP Platform Calls For Turning Medicare Into Voucher-Like Program, Repealing Obamacare
The Republican Party’s platform calls for a ban on all abortions, reshaping Medicare and deep cuts to Medicaid if Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are elected in November.