Federal Court Rules Against Four Catholic Nonprofit Groups On Contraception Mandate Challenge
Last week, the court reversed a decision by a lower court that allowed the organizations to get around this Affordable Care Act requirement.
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Last week, the court reversed a decision by a lower court that allowed the organizations to get around this Affordable Care Act requirement.
Meanwhile, news outlets look ahead to the next phases in the implementation of the health law, including delayed anti-discrimination rules from the administration as well as efforts by health care providers to make sure those who have gained insurance coverage use it to help their health.
The legislation, yet to be drafted, will likely include "premium support" for beneficiaries on the program. Elsewhere, Medicare will pay for an expensive cancer treatment and Select Medical's long-term hospitals face the prospect of harm from new payment rules in the program.
Among the field of Republican primary candidates, anti-abortion positions are getting a lot of play -- even though they appear to run contrary to public opinion. Meanwhile, Jeb Bush continues to get attention regarding his involvement with a charity that supported Planned Parenthood and comments he made about funding for women's health.
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The effort, which is part of a broader mental health agenda, is geared toward helping homeless people who may be at risk of hurting themselves or others.
News outlets report on developments related to hospitals in Mississippi, Maryland, Texas, Georgia and West Virginia.
The initiative would privatize Medicaid using both commercial insurers and in-state health care providers and would create a cabinet-level Medicaid department. It also includes some sticking points, though.
Florida officials have ordered three clinics to stop performing second-trimester abortions. In Alabama, Gov. Robert Bentley ends state Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood clinics following the release of secret tapes with Planned Parenthood officials. Meanwhile, Kansas officials say they have received no reports on the handling of fetal tissue in the 15 years that the information has been required whenever such tissue is transferred.
Meanwhile, another study examines how to best address the health care needs of emergency department "frequent fliers."
The Associated Press reports on a $1 billion deal in which IBM will acquire Merge Healthcare, a medical imaging and software company. It's also launching a partnership with CVS.
Also in the news, the CVS decision to stop covering Viagra for many of its drug plan members is the latest example of how some health-care managers are using muscle to control rising drug costs.
In June, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina said it was seeking to raise rates by almost 26 percent but now says even that jump is not sufficient to cover the company's costs. Elsewhere, Delaware will not move forward with plans to build its own insurance exchange while in Washington, the head of that state's exchange is stepping down.
He warns the Republican caucus of the consequences of such a stand-off but is still facing increasing pressure from his party's conservative wing.
These 10 candidates were selected by Fox News, the debate sponsor, because they rank highest in the polls. An earlier session was held for the other candidates. Among the topics tackled were the health law, Medicaid expansion, other health reform proposals and defunding Planned Parenthood.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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