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But African-Americans aren't seeing as much improvement as Latinos and American Indians because many live in states that have not expanded Medicaid, according to the Urban Institute.
A statewide coalition of business, health care and civic groups has formed in Tennessee to support Republican Gov. Bill Haslam, whose expansion plan faces opposition from some GOP legislators.
Meanwhile, in Maryland, exchange officials report that more than 100,000 people have newly enrolled in health plans; and, in Chicago, some residents will face increasing out-of-pocket costs as well as Obamacare premium hikes.
Federal officials said about a million of those new enrollments took place during the week of Dec. 6 through Dec. 12., and about 1.6 million people telephoned the call center between Dec. 13 and Dec. 15.
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A new report by the top watchdog for the Department of Veterans Affairs finds errors in the statistics that were released last spring about the number of veterans who died or were harmed by treatment delays. Meanwhile, the defense spending bill approved by Congress requires military personnel facing less-than-honorable discharge to have their cases reviewed by at least one mental health professional.
The justices Monday turned down the state's bid to limit how doctors prescribe pills that are commonly used in early abortions. Without comment, they left intact a ruling that blocks a 2012 Arizona law while a legal challenge plays out.
A federal judge ordered an Irish manufacturer to halt plans to discontinue its widely used medication, Namenda, allegedly to drive patients to a newer drug. The Dublin-based Actavis PLC plans to appeal.
The New York Times reports on this marketplace phenomenon. Meanwhile, in other news regarding health care costs and quality issues, ProPublica examines the Medicare records for doctors who prescribe the most potent painkillers, the Wall Street Journal details the Food and Drug Administration's change of heart regarding a common surgical tool used for hysterectomies and KHN takes a look at outpatient surgical centers.
The nomination of Dr. Vivek Murthy had languished for months because of his support for gun control measures and his advocacy of the health law.
Seattle's big companies have pushed local hospitals and doctors to meet the kinds of rigorous standards they use to build airplanes or brew coffee, reports The Los Angeles Times. Also in the news are a look at the SHOP exchanges for small businesses and the rate increases some of those employers are facing.
If finalized, the two-year pilot program, which Gov. Bill Haslam negotiated with the Department of Health and Human Services, would make Tennessee the 28th state to expand the low-income health insurance program.
But, in general, healthcare.gov held up okay in the face of a related enrollment surge. In addition, news outlets report that the exchanges in Minnesota and California, joined New York, and extended their enrollment deadlines to Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 respectively for coverage that begins Jan. 1.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
A selection of health policy stories from Georgia, California, Kansas, Missouri, Florida and Maryland.
Major employers are waiting for proof that switching to the private exchanges will save them money, reports Reuters. Meanwhile, Centene Corp, a Medicaid insurer, gave a stronger-than-expected outlook for next year.
The MIT economist testified last week before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and apologized for his controversial comments about the health law. But the panel's chairman, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., wants to know more about Gruber's income related to his work on the overhaul and has issued a subpoena.
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