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After Katrina Destroyed Charity Hospital, New Orleans Opens Doors To Its Replacement

Many are thrilled with the new medical center, a decade in the making and costing in excess of $1 billion, while others fear that it does not share the mission of serving patients no matter the cost. Meanwhile, other hospital news includes changes to night-shift pharmacies in Charlotte, N.C., a funding grant for psychiatry training at Carolinas Medical Center and a $6.6 million cost-cutting bonus for the Delaware Valley ACO.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 27, 2015
On The Trail: Rubio Takes On Planned Parenthood; Clinton Talks About Addiction Issues In Rural America

News outlets report on what candidates are saying on the issues, including those related to health care and public health.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 27, 2015
Public Health Advocates Press White House To Help Expand Use Of Costly Hepatitis Drugs

Also in the news, NPR examines the role of the prescription drug Fentanyl in the current opioid epidemic and a new strategy for some patients to control their diabetes.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 27, 2015
Protests Seek To Attract Attention To Medicare’s Prosthetics Policy Change

Amputee groups, practitioners who work with them and prosthetic limb makers are rallying against a Medicare proposal they say will limit access to some artificial limbs.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 27, 2015
Budget Issues Top Congressional To-Do List When Lawmakers Return To Capitol Hill

Other hot topics include efforts to resuscitate a provision regarding care for medically complex kids that was dropped from the House-passed Cures bill. Patent issues are also emerging.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 27, 2015
Support For Health Law Grows To 62% In California, Survey Finds

According to the annual Field Poll, while most Republicans still oppose the law, nearly half say that Obamacare has met key goals like lowering the uninsured rate. Statewide, 58 percent approve of the way California runs its health services.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 27, 2015
Judge Rules Ariz. Hospital Fee To Pay For Medicaid Expansion Is Legal

Lawmakers in Arizona approved the plan, but opponents said the vote required a supermajority, which a judge rejected. In Alaska, lawmakers that have taken Gov. Bill Walker to court over a proposed Medicaid expansion there get their day in court.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 27, 2015
Some States’ Big Premium Hikes May Be Talking Point During Enrollment Season, Campaigns

The Wall Street Journal reports that some insurers are winning approval by state regulators of hefty increases in health insurance premiums. Meanwhile, Florida news outlets report on what the numbers look like in that state.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 27, 2015
Long Island Hospital Puts Quality Rankings Of Its Doctors Online

Meanwhile, Politico Pro reports on a Health Affairs blog post that questions Medicare's penalties for hospitals that have high readmission rates, while the Connecticut Mirror notes that almost all of the hospitals within the state took such a hit.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 27, 2015
First Edition: August 27, 2015

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 27, 2015
Viewpoints: GOP Health Plans And Pre-Existing Conditions; The Cadillac Tax

A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.

By khnlexiev

Aug. 26, 2015
State Highlights: S.C. Public Employees Won’t Pay More For Health Care Next Year; Fla. Adds 1,000 New Nursing Home Beds

Health care stories are reported from South Carolina, Florida, California, Maryland, Oregon, Nevada, Illinois, Minnesota, Kansas and Texas.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 26, 2015
New York, Texas Take Steps To Tackle Synthetic Marijuana

Meanwhile, Maryland launches its efforts to counter the state's heroin epidemic.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 26, 2015
Calif. Lawmakers Reject Proposed Audit Of Planned Parenthood

Also, in Missouri, a GOP-led committee questions legality of the University of Missouri Health Care granting privileges to a local Planned Parenthood doctor. News outlets in Florida and Wisconsin report on related news.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 26, 2015
Planned Parenthood Seeks Injunction To Block La. From Cutting Off Medicaid Funding To The Organization

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, also a GOP presidential hopeful, announced plans earlier this month to cut off Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood's clinics in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 26, 2015
Jeb Bush: Planned Parenthood ‘Not Actually Doing Women’s Health Issues’

News organizations fact-check the Republican's comments at a town hall meeting -- and find fault. In the meantime, the battle over Planned Parenthood deepens as Ted Cruz draws a line in the sand over funding for the group. Also, Politico profiles the man behind the covert videos that began the latest fight, even as the group releases an eighth video.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 26, 2015
Injured Patients And Families Push For Cameras In Operating Rooms

When something goes wrong during a surgery, families often can't find out what happened because of a lack of documentation. Some now say the procedures should be recorded so that actions can be reviewed. Also, a look at the promises and pitfalls of precision medicine.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 26, 2015
Vets’ Mental Health Needs Still Not Met Due To Staffing Set Up, Study Says

Despite a recent hiring push, the Department of Veterans Affairs doesn't have enough full-time psychiatrists, and staff resources aren’t being used efficiently, an Inspector General report finds. In Alaska, frustrated veterans testified before state lawmakers, saying that recent VA reforms have not improved care in the state.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 26, 2015
Medicare ACO Program Saves $120M For Three Massachusetts Health Systems

Nationwide, accountable care organizations saved the senior health care program $304 million in three years, federal officials say. In other Medicare news, a proposed coverage change could limit access to prosthetic limbs for amputees.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 26, 2015
CBO Reports Smaller Deficits That Stretch Time Before Default But Warns Lawmakers Not To Delay Budget

The new projections may give congressional leaders more runway to work out a spending deal before the government hits the borrowing limit, now estimated to be in mid-November.

By khnsstapleton

Aug. 26, 2015

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