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Va. Senate Sends Budget With Medicaid Expansion To House
A key Republican leader says, however, that the House will not take up that measure. In Georgia, protesters resume demands for Medicaid expansion and Sen. Mary Landrieu encourages lawmakers in Louisiana to move forward on the effort there.
Democrats And GOP Lock Horns Over Paul Ryan’s Budget
Democrats and Republicans clashed Tuesday over the proposals in Paul Ryan’s budget which includes $5 trillion in cuts over the next decade to several programs, including Medicaid. It would also repealing the health law.
A selection of editorial and opinions on health care from around the country.
The early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including coverage of the release of Medicare billing and utilization data, as well as early insights into who enrolled in health coverage as a result of the health law.
HHS Reverses Plan To Cut Medicare Advantage Rates
Administration officials announce that they will slightly boost rates paid to insurers offering the private Medicare plans. In February they had suggested cuts to the funding, but Republican and Democratic lawmakers had opposed the suggestion.
Community Health Centers Face Tough Competition For Newly Insured
A center in the District of Columbia is challenged by a regional hospital system when trying to attract low-income patients who are now insured under the health law. Other media outlets report on a study showing that the chances of getting a doctor’s appointment vary depending on what type of insurance a consumer has, and other implementation issues.
A selection of health policy stories from Virginia, Arkansas, New York and Florida.
House Democrats’ Budget Plan Leaves Health Law And Medicare Intact
GOP Rep. Paul Ryan’s plan, in the meantime, would offer seniors a choice between private or traditional Medicare plans and would repeal the health law.
Last-Minute Push Boosted Latino Enrollment
In the meantime, New York officials say they signed up more than 900,000 people — with slightly more than half enrolling in Medicaid.
AMA Won’t Go To Court To Block Wednesday’s Expected Release Of Medicare Physician Billing Records
The Associated Press reported on this development.
Majority Of Medicaid Sign-Ups Centered In 10 States
An analysis from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services found that 80 percent of the 3 million people who enrolled in Medicaid since Oct. 1 were located in 10 states. Also in the news, specific enrollment tallies from Michigan and the latest on Virginia’s legislative stalemate over the expansion.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including the Obama administration’s announcement about Medicare Advantage rates.
Survey: Number Of Uninsured Americans Hits New Low
A national survey by Gallup-Healthways finds the share of Americans without health insurance has dropped to the lowest level since before President Barack Obama took office.
Despite Hitting 7M, Obamacare Faces Plenty Of Challenges
Big tests await the health law, including whether premiums and other consumer costs can be held down in the face of pent up demand and also the GOP’s continuing efforts to sabotage or repeal it heading into the midterm elections.
Support Grows In Missouri For ‘Mini’ Medicaid Expansion
News about Medicaid expansion efforts in Missouri and Georgia.
Minnesota State Lawmakers Will Decide If Online Insurance Marketplace Needs Top-To-Bottom Audit
The decision regarding a further investigation of MNsure’s troubles is expected this week.
After Big Sign-Ups, One Insurer Works To Help Consumers Use Insurance Effectively
The Philadelphia Inquirer examines how one company is trying to make the move into insurance seamless for new buyers. Meanwhile, Fox News reports that some states are shifting costs to the feds as a means of getting health care for prison inmates.
Republicans Secure Health Law Coverage Change
The change involves improving coverage choices for small business. In the meantime, Senate Democratic leadership is trying to secure victories for their at-risk colleagues and Republicans look to pass a budget.
New Treatments To Help Patients With Chronic Illnesses Have Become Big Business
The New York Times reports that these types of medical advances have become a multi-billion dollar opportunity.
