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The efforts, however, are not winning support in the Obama administration. Meanwhile, Montana's governor signs the state's expansion bill and Florida legislature is still at an impasse over the issue.
The legislation, known as the 21st Century Cures bill, also overhauls the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health, boosting funding for the latter.
GOP lawmakers have yet to unite behind a single strategy if the Supreme Court overturns the health law's insurance subsidies in about three dozen states. Most of the proposals being considered, however, would put off the pain of millions of Americans losing their subsidies until after the 2016 elections. The justices are expected to rule in June.
The non-binding budget resolution will set up flash points with the Obama administration over a range of issues, including the health law, the health care safety net and spending on domestic programs.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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This number, which was released Tuesday, is a 33 percent increase over 2012 and is leading state officials to call for a comprehensive response.
Consumer Watchdog says the policy, which requires medication to be dispensed via the mail, discriminates against people with HIV and AIDS because it is unreliable, might violate their privacy and prevents them from interacting in person with a pharmacist. Meanwhile, big companies are considering adding some genetic tests to wellness programs and the parent company of Milwaukee's Assurant Health says it will be shut or sold.
Nonetheless, the nation's third largest insurer has increased its 2015 earnings forecast. Also in insurance company news, Anthem touts its effort to change how it pays primary care doctors as it delivers stronger-than-expected earnings. And Humana is helping members boost their health -- and hold down medical costs -- by developing health apps for mobile phones.
Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Fla.), chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, is pushing whistleblower-protection legislation he says would set a federal government precedent, but some advocates worry it could backfire. And Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is demanding that Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald account for the “beyond unacceptable” treatment of whistleblowers.
The panel is calling for more attention to the increasing backlog of Medicare appeals claims and seeking out ideas that might help address the logjam.
The Hill reports that a funding increase for the National Institutes of Health is among the remaining sticking points in what is being termed a landmark medical innovation measure.
The Tennessee Republican's objection stems from what he terms a spending “gimmick” that produces billions in fantasy savings.
Meanwhile, news outlets also examine Medicaid expansion developments in Alabama, Louisiana and Missouri.
The state Senate is advancing a plan for Medicaid expansion but House leaders are adamantly opposed. Also, Florida's governor has filed suit against federal officials, arguing that they are trying to coerce the state into accepting an expansion plan by threatening to cut some funding for hospitals.
The ability to negotiate additional prescription drug rebates for Medicaid beneficiaries saved the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services $16.7 billion, according to a report from HHS' Office of Inspector General. Medicare Part D does not have the same flexibility, something the OIG study recommends Congress and CMS work to fix.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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