First Edition: June 13, 2014
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including updates on what Virginia lawmakers did in an attempt to resolve the state's budget impasse and Medicaid expansion debate.
Archives: Morning Breakouts
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After Cantor’s Loss, GOP Efforts To ‘Replace’ Health Law Face New Challenges
Before his primary election defeat by challenger David Brat, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was involved in drafting a GOP health law alternative.
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Senate Backs Bipartisan Bill To Overhaul Vets’ Health Care System
The Senate measure, which was approved Wednesday by a 93-3 vote and has gained the White House's nod, has elements in common with a version unanimously approved Tuesday by the House of Representatives.
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FBI Announces Criminal Investigation Into VA Problems
Director James Comey says the FBI has opened a probe into allegations that employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs manipulated waiting lists and delayed care for veterans.
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GOP House Panel Says Co-Ops Struggle To Enroll People
Elsewhere, Oregon officials are planning on limiting access to a new, pricey hepatitis C drug to state health plan members. Also, UnitedHealthcare is considering entering Georgia's health care exchange next year.
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State Highlights: Mental Health Care Changes In Maryland, Colorado
A selection of health policy stories from Minnesota, Maryland, Colorado, New York, California, Washington state, Michigan and Massachusetts.
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Some Medicare Practices On Quality, Patient Stays Questioned
A new study examines how Medicare categorizes hospital errors, and the controversy over "observation care" continues.
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Virginia Lawmakers To Consider Fast-Track Budget Plan Without Medicaid Expansion
The $96 billion spending plan unveiled by state House leaders yesterday could break the logjam and prevent a looming state government shutdown after a partisan battle over Gov. Terry McAuliffe's plan to expand the low-income health insurance program was resolved earlier this week with the resignation of a Democratic senator.
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Viewpoints: GOP And Governing; Va. Medicaid Expansion Chances Falling Fast; Private Care For Vets
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
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Longer Looks: Tech-Savvy Health Care Ads; Cautions About Hospital Data
Every week KHN staff members find interesting reads from around the web.
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First Edition: June 12, 2014
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including stories examining how Eric Cantor's primary defeat will change the House GOP leadership and the Republican strategy to replace the health law.
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Cantor’s Primary Loss Creates Uncertainty Within House GOP
It's also unclear how the primary defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., could impact efforts by some Republican lawmakers to advance an alternative to Obamacare.
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House Unanimously Passes Bill To Revamp VA Care
The measure would allow vets to seek private care if they couldn't be seen quickly by the VA and requires an evaluation of the VA health system.
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GOP Warns Health Law Change Could Use Taxpayer Money To ‘Bail Out’ Insurers
In the meantime, insurers say they want government money to help people who buy catastrophic plans to keep premiums for them low. Also, the employer mandate comes under further attack, and one insurer calls members to manage their health.
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Recovery Programs Are Expensive And Hard To Find For Addicted Teens
Families often struggle to get help for children with addiction problems. Also, a new study finds that young adults are making strong use of hospital care for mental health issues.
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8.5 Million On Medicare Get Opioids
Elsewhere, those who switch to a newer type of insulin find added cost.
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Taking A Closer Look At Medicare Advantage Money, Lobbying
The Center for Public Integrity looks at Medicare Advantage plans -- the money surrounding them including for reimbursement and what they spend on lobbying Congress.
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Survey: Health Exchange Shoppers Have Choices Between Large And Small Provider Networks
The survey, done by consulting company McKinsey and Co., found the majority of online insurance marketplace customers have options that include both larger, more costly networks and smaller, more affordable ones. In addition, the latest on the SHOP program as well as a report about a new round of grants for navigators.
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Va. Governor Examining Ways To Expand Medicaid By Executive Action
In related news, The Oklahoman reports that Mercy health system is blaming states' decisions to not expand the low-income health care program as the reason it is planning layoffs, and KHN details Michigan's expansion efforts.
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House Republicans Take Aim At Health Law Subsidy Overpayments
Lawmakers at a joint hearing of the Ways and Means health and oversight subcommittees heard testimony from conservative groups noting that the total of these overpayments to people newly enrolled in health plans could reach hundreds of billions of dollars, and, even though those consumers could face a tax hit, the actual funds could be difficult to recoup.
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