Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Minn. Lawmakers Want A More Accountable Health Exchange
Minnesota Public Radio: Department Of MNsure? Lawmakers Want Health Exchange More Accountable
DFL state Sen. Tony Lourey stood next to Gov. Mark Dayton two years ago as he signed legislation creating MNsure. Now, Lourey's ready to remake the health exchange's structure. ... after a troubled 16 months operating, Lourey wants more accountability. His bill would dissolve MNsure's board, put a commissioner in charge and have it run like other executive branch departments. (Richert, 2/1)
Connecticut Mirror: Key Tax Forms Delayed For 3,600 Connecticut Obamacare Customers
Connecticut’s health insurance exchange has delayed mailing 3,600 customers the forms they will need to file their tax returns, and might not get them out until the end of next month. (Levin Becker, 1/30)
The Oregonian: Oregonians Have Two Weeks To Get Health Coverage Or Risk A Tax Penalty
Oregonians have just two weeks left to sign up for health insurance as required under federal law or face a potential fine at tax time next year. (Budnick, 2/1)
Kaiser Health News: Why Florida Is No. 1 In Obamacare Enrollment Despite GOP Opposition
When Florida workers promoting President Barack Obama’s health law marketplace want instant feedback, they go to an online “heat map.” The map turns darker green where they’ve seen the most people and shows bright red dots for areas where enrollment is high. “The map shows us where the holes are” and what communities need to be targeted next, said Lynn Thorp, regional director of the Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida. She hands out information about the health law’s marketplace at rodeos, farmers markets, hockey games —almost any place where people gather. (Galewitz, 2/2)
