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Even as the election-day dust settles, Kaiser Health News reports that no clear theme emerged on what health policy issues won and lost. California news outlets examine what became of the state's Proposition 45. Voters also considered ballot questions regarding abortion, personhood, paid sick leave and soda taxes.
Also, VA health care providers worry a policy change allowing veterans to get care outside the VA system could lead to slow repayment. Meanwhile in Iowa, veterans prepare to take advantage of that change.
In its quarterly report, the company said it also beat profit estimates but told investors it faces challenges next year. Meanwhile, six former officials have filed a suit alleging that the company improperly kept money that should have been repaid to Medicare and Medicaid.
In Connecticut, exchange officials warn that thousands could lose subsidies and even coverage if they do not verify their immigration and income status, while in Minnesota, workers race to fix website glitches 10 days before open enrollment begins.
The competition is increasing as more companies offer plans and insurers seek to get this year's customers to re-enroll as well as attract new ones. Also in the news, small business owners testing a new website for their workers report some problems.
In exit polls, meanwhile, many GOP voters said they supported a rollback of the health overhaul, but their No. 1 wish was for greater cooperation in Washington, reports The New York Times. Also, McClatchy examines what's important to Latino voters.
Medicaid expansion advocates, who were hoping Democratic challengers would win big, were disappointed by the outcome of a number of gubernatorial races. Arkansas' alternative Medicaid plan is one of the expansion ideas that might be caught in the cross hairs.
But the health law could still be a sticking point. Presumptive Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is feeling pressure from some Republicans to pursue a repeal of the law, However, President Barack Obama made clear that he will resist attempts to undermine the Affordable Care Act.
News outlets examine the early signs regarding how a Republican-controlled Senate agenda may attempt to take on Obamacare. Some note that the party's strong showing might embolden calls for repeal. Presumptive Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., appears to waver between favoring a piece-by-piece dismantling and an even more targeted approach that would seek to undo the most unpopular parts of the overhaul. Topping this list would be the medical-device tax.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
While signaling a willingness to consider the request from the American Medical Association, the agency did not include new billing codes for the service in its 2015 payment rules. Meanwhile, Consumer Reports publishes an end-of-life planning guide.
Back-end issues with the federal exchange may result in new complications during the 2015 enrollment period, including double billing in some cases, reports The Wall Street Journal. Meanwhile, The New York Times explores the concerns of small business owners.
The Obama administration announced Tuesday that large employers who offer plans that don't include coverage for in-patient hospital stays will not meet the health law's standards. The administration outlined steps it will take going forward to address this issue.
A selection of health policy stories from Texas, Missouri, Kansas, California, North Carolina and Iowa.
Meanwhile, a federal appeals court sets the first week in January to hear arguments about a new abortion law in Texas.
Elsewhere, Medicaid issues play a key role in deciding gubernatorial races in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Georgia. And updates on races in Wisconsin, Florida, Michigan, Maine, Ohio, Texas and California.
In California, voters defeated measures to raise medical malpractice caps and regulate health insurance rates. "Personhood" amendments in South Dakota and Colorado are defeated, Ariz. approved a "right to try" proposal, and Massachusetts approves mandated paid sick time.
The health law was one of several key issues on voters' minds as they made decisions Tuesday.
Republicans pounded a number of Democrats for their support of the measure. News outlets pointed to that issue in a sampling of election results.
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