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Governors of the states that would be affected if the Supreme Court invalidates federal-exchange subsidies say they're worried about the impact but most expect contingency plans to come from Congress and the White House.
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.
Also, other state health care stories from Wisconsin, Kansas, Florida and Iowa.
The bill would also place new reporting requirements on abortion clinics. Elsewhere, abortion makes news in Washington state and Pennsylvania.
The letter comes as officials are nearing an announcement on rates for the program. Meanwhile, Humana announces that the Justice Department is looking into allegations that it overcharged the government in its Medicare programs.
The research suggests that correcting the imbalance could be key to addressing Latino health disparities. In another publication, The New England Journal of Medicine, two opinion pieces look at bias among physicians and its effect on black patients.
One company, 23andMe, had discontinued the test in late 2013 after the Food and Drug Administration warned it must be approved before marketing. Elsewhere, scrutiny pinches drug compounding companies and a sunscreen law awaits federal review.
A panel of nutrition experts is advising Americans to consider the environment when choosing food. The panel also recommended Americans lower their sugar intake but would ease guidelines restricting cholesterol.
The announcement tells doctors and hospitals that because the device is difficult to disinfect, it may spread dangerous infections, such as the bacteria responsible for killing two people at UCLA's hospital.
Republican Gov. Pat McCrory says he won't make a recommendation on expanding the health program for poorer Americans until the Supreme Court rules on the legality of some subsidies. Elsewhere, Montana considers partial expansion of the program, and Utah's debate continues.
Many states -- and the federal government -- have extended the deadline for people who were in the process of enrolling but hadn't finished by last Sunday. But in some areas, the extensions are even more generous. In addition, Illinois' marketplace director resigns and Connecticut's acting chief gets the job in his state.
Reuters examines the legal strategy behind the case, while USA Today looks at the obstacles it faces. Other outlets report on aspects of the law's implementation including the 2015 enrollment effort, congressional opposition and the argument that the law is driving employers to move more workers to part-time positions.
The Friday announcement follows requests from advocacy groups who said many people will not realize the consequences of being uninsured in 2014 until they file their taxes -- and by then they can't sign up for 2015 coverage. A new study from the Urban Institute seeks to quantify the problem.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Each week, KHN's Shefali Luthra finds interesting reads from around the Web.
DEA regulations sought to cut down abuse of powerful opioids, but they have complicated efforts by veterans with serious war injuries to get relief from pain.
A selection of health policy stories from Mississippi, Connecticut, Vermont and Arizona.
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