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Officials at the Food and Drug Administration say the funding shortfall could undermine Congress’s intent when it passed a sweeping food safety law in 2010. Meanwhile, federal prosecutors urge a judge to punish two egg executives found responsible for a major 2010 salmonella outbreak.
The president plans to spotlight the ways that climate change might impact health and to describe steps that companies such as Google and Microsoft are taking to help prepare the nation's health systems for the effects of a more erratic climate .
Two years ago, Republican Gov. Rick Scott stunned the political world when he came out in favor of Medicaid expansion for Florida. But he reversed himself Monday as talks with federal officials founder over Florida's request that the federal government extend funds to hospitals that serve low-income patients.
The Huffington Post details how Alabama officials weighed whether to build their own health insurance exchange or join the one created by the federal government. One thing they never considered was whether the decision might make Alabama residents ineligible for subsidies.
The final announcement about rates reverses a slight decrease proposed in February. Also in Medicare news, The Hill looks at a lobbying effort seeking to derail the House bill to revamp payments to doctors and the departing head of MedPAC looks back at his tenure.
Enrollees in Medicaid managed care plans would get the same access to mental health and substance abuse services as consumers covered by private plans if the proposal is enacted.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Researchers seek to find out why women don't seek or get appropriate care. Other news about health treatments include a look at the annual physical, mental health parity concerns and an effort to keep FBI agents in shape.
The Associated Press looks at the details of the House plan to change how Medicare reimburses doctors and the opposition it could face in the Senate. Also, KHN details another change to doctor pay: a requirement in the health law to link it to quality.
The Washington Post reports on how some of Silicon Valley's tech titans are using their billions to transform biomedical research, and on how ALS patients are pressuring the FDA for quick access to a new, yet-to-be-approved drug.
The Charlotte Observer spotlights the growing shift by employers of costs to workers, which can result in devastating bills for a person who experiences a medical crisis. Meanwhile, the high prices of some new drugs are being scrutinized.
Plus, a roundup of other Medicaid-related stories impacting Florida, Colorado, New Hampshire and Louisiana.
Business and labor unions work to kill the federal health law's so-called Cadillac tax on expensive insurance policies, while a Massachusetts Democrat touts bipartisan legislation to roll back a tax aimed at medical device makers. Meanwhile, the health law increases tax refunds for some while decreasing them for others and the filing deadline for Obamacare customers given the wrong tax forms is extended until Oct. 15.
News outlets examine health issues in California, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri and New York.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
A selection of health policy stories from Minnesota, Iowa, Maryland, New Mexico, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
In a split decision, the New Jersey state Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling allowing Medicaid benefits to be denied to adult non-citizens who are in the U.S. legally but have been here for less than five years. In other Medicaid news, a federal judge orders Ohio to reinstate benefits for people involved in a lawsuit regarding the state's re-determination of eligibility, and Connecticut's Medicaid program is cutting payment rates for doctors who provide pregnancy care, perform deliveries and provide women’s preventive services.
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