Obama’s ‘Ebola Czar’ Pick Has Washington Know-How, Knows Less About Medicine
The White House announced Friday that Ron Klain, a veteran Washington adviser and Democratic strategist, will coordinate multi-agency strategy.
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State Highlights: Mental Health Issues Put 34K On N.Y. No-Guns List
A selection of health policy stories from New York, Ohio, California, Tennessee, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina and Maryland.
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Ebola Worries Renew Push For Surgeon General Pick
More than two dozen House Democrats have called on the Senate to confirm Dr. Vivek Murthy, the Obama administration's pick for U.S. Surgeon General, so he could help lead the nation's Ebola response. But Senate support remains shaky because of Murthy's outspoken views on gun violence, which have drawn the wrath of the National Rifle Association.
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Administration’s Handling Of Ebola Casts Shadow On Dems’ Election Hopes
A Politico poll underscores that Ebola is causing real political danger for some Democrats. It's playing big, for instance, in North Carolina's Senate race.
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Lilly CEO Explains Drug Maker’s ‘Toughest Year’
In other drug industry news, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services makes improvements in the new doctor payment website.
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Long-Term Care Costs Weigh Heavily On Middle-Class Families
CBS News reports that for many seniors and their families, home care needs create a serious financial bind.
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How The Health Law’s Second Enrollment Season Could Impact Key Senate Races
Politico reports that two closely watched Senate contests -- those of Georgia and Louisiana -- could be decided by runoff elections that would take place in December. Healthcare.gov glitches could color voters' choices. News outlets also report on how Obamacare could play a role in election outcomes in states such as Colorado and Minnesota.
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Utah Supporters Of Medicaid Expansion Hold Rally
About 100 people rallied in Salt Lake City to urge state lawmakers to pass Gov. Gary Herbert's Medicaid expansion plan. Meanwhile, health insurance rates in Wisconsin keep pace or decline, Maryland delays efforts to recover the cost of its failed exchange, and a co-op pulls out of Iowa's Medicaid marketplace.
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Renewal Wrinkles, High Deductibles And Decisions For Employers: Implementation Issues Grab Headlines
News outlets report on a range of health law implementation issues that are causing challenges for consumers, employers and Obamacare advocates.
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Views On Ebola: Blame Misplaced; Conspiracy Theories Abound; ‘Nasty’ Politicization
News outlets around the country weigh in with opinions about the efforts to control Ebola in the United States.
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Viewpoints: Health Law Fails To Control Costs; GOP Alternative ‘Worse Than Obamacare’
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
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First Edition: October 20, 2014
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including a variety of stories about the continuing national response to Ebola and the potential impact that fears of this illness might have on the midterm elections.
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Politics Swirl Around President’s Ebola ‘Czar’ Pick
Ron Klain, former vice-presidential adviser, is tasked with coordinating federal efforts.
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CDC, Obama Under Fire For Ebola Containment Policies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chief Thomas Frieden faced criticism Thursday on Capitol Hill over handling of the Dallas Ebola cases. Meanwhile, the White House is feeling pressure to name an "Ebola czar" to coordinate the nation's response. Also, the idea of imposing travel restrictions is gaining momentum, while Ebola is also becoming a political flashpoint.
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Poll: Misconceptions, Confusion Surround Public Understanding Of Ebola’s Spread
The survey, which was conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, found that 70 percent of U.S. adults say they are following news reports closely about the deadly virus. (KHN is an editorially independent program of the foundation.)
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UnitedHealth Is Bullish About Health Exchanges
During a conference call with investors Thursday, company executives suggested the online marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act could generate profit margins in the range of 3 to 5 percent. The company wasn't a major player this year, but plans to participate in two dozen states in 2015.
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VA Officials Leaving Jobs After Scandal
In Chicago, for instance, a Chicago-based regional chief for some VA hospitals stepped down earlier in October, around the same time as some other top officials.
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Viewpoints: Examining The U.S. Ebola Response, Possible Solutions, Facts Vs. Fear, And The Need For Candor
A selection of editorials and opinions exploring issues related to Ebola.
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Viewpoints: Abortion And Birth Control Issues In N.C. Senate Race; Replacing Obamacare; Cancellations
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
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State Highlights: Calif.’s Prop. 45 Fight; Aetna Sheds Jobs After Medicaid Drop
A selection of health policy stories from California, North Carolina, Delaware, New York, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida and Kansas.
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