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House Debates Repeal Of Health Law
Video Excerpts: In advance of Wednesday’s House vote to repeal the health law, Rep. John Dingell offers Republicans his gavel from Medicare passage, and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor denounces “Washington-based care.”
Morning Joe’s Scarborough ‘Confesses’ His Son Benefits From Health Law
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640 Push aside that cup of coffee and check this out: TV personality and former House Republican Joe Scarborough revealed this morning that his 24-year-old son is among those benefiting from the health law. Scarborough, a small-government conservative who has criticized presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney for being the “the godfather of Obamacare,” was wrapping […]
Could Voter Pressure Trigger Change Of Heart In Texas?
Reform advocates and Democrats react to Gov. Perry’s vow to block Medicaid expansion and exchanges in Texas.
How The SCOTUS Medicaid Ruling Could Save Money
The Obama administration doesn’t want states to skip Medicaid expansions, but it could save money.
Today’s Headlines — July 11, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the scheduled House vote on repealing the health law as well as how stakeholders — whether it be certain governors or wall street investors — are responding to the Supreme Court’s decision on the Medicaid expansion. Los Angeles Times: Republicans Focus On Repealing, […]
GOP Spotlights Repealing – Rather Than Replacing – The Health Law
The House is scheduled to vote today to repeal the sweeping health law, although one Republican says they will not move a replacement measure until 2013 at the earliest. Meanwhile, the vote is being cast by GOP leaders as an effort to stop a new tax.
Sebelius Urges States To Move Forward On Health Law, Warns Against Rolling Back Medicaid Eligibility
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius urged states to participate in the expansion, but said the administration would waive penalties against poor residents for not carrying insurance in states that opt out. Experts, meanwhile, urge the administration to “be flexible” with states regarding the Medicaid expansion. And Wall Street continues to view Medicaid as a growth opportunity.
Morning Joe’s Scarborough ‘Confesses’ His Son Benefits From Health Law
“I know one place where Obamacare is working,” says the MSNBC morning television host.
Hearing Set For Wednesday On Miss. Abortion Law
A federal judge today will hear arguments on letting an abortion law in Mississippi go into effect. Opponents say the law could shutter the state’s only abortion clinic. Abortion issues are making news in D.C. and Iowa as well.
Republican Lawmaker Unveils Bill On Contraceptive Coverage Rule
The measure focuses on the potential tax implications of the Health and Human Services rule that contraceptives be counted — without cost-sharing — among the preventive health services that most employer-sponsored health plans offer.
Minn. Governor’s Letters Detail Plans To Implement Health Law, Exchange
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton sent letters to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Republican leaders in his state Tuesday saying that he is moving forward with implementing the health law — including the formation of a health insurance exchange — even though GOP leaders there are in a holding pattern.
Sebelius Signal To States: Don’t Roll Back Medicaid Eligibility
In letter to governors, HHS Secretary Sebelius urges states to “take advantage of unusually generous” Medicaid expansion deal.
Obama To Make Federal Health Insurance Available To Seasonal Firefighters
The directive to make federal health insurance coverage available to these seasonal employees follows a two-month electronic petition drive.
IOM Report: Nation Lacks Health Workers Trained To Meet Seniors’ Mental Health Needs
The Institute of Medicine report, released Tuesday, found the continued lack of trained health care providers will make it difficult to meet the growing demand for mental health services from the nation’s growing senior population.
State Roundup: Iowa Union Files Complaint Over Gov. Order On Insurance
A selection of health policy stories from Michigan, Florida, Kansas, California and Arizona.
HHS Inspector General: Many Medicare Anti-Fraud Contractors Have Ties To Companies They Investigate
The Associated Press reports that as many as two-thirds of these contractors had financial connections to claims processors.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
Candidates Take Sides Ahead Of Latest Health Law Repeal Vote
Congressional candidates in Massachusetts and Colorado disagree over the course to take on the health law ahead of a repeal vote in the House Wednesday.
The Dust Up Continues As Some GOP Governors Reject The Medicaid Expansion
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, however, says he is considering opting out but would like more answers — both in terms of policy questions and the political outcome of the election — before he makes a decision. Meanwhile, Stateline explores how the Medicaid expansion will present a tough fiscal call for many of state executives.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the scheduled House vote on repealing the health law as well as how stakeholders — whether it be certain governors or wall street investors — are responding to the Supreme Court’s decision on the Medicaid expansion.