Veracity Of Abortion Political Ads Case Going To High Court
Ohio banned false statements from political campaigns. The lawsuit is from an anti-abortion group.
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Exchange Fixes, Questions In Oregon, Maryland, Massachusetts
Cover Oregon severed a contract with technology consultant Deloitte as it moves into a new era of fiscal austerity, while the Maryland exchange continues to enroll consumers in coverage. The problems with Massachusetts' exchange are not expected to impact that state's current budget.
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State Highlights: Mass. Can’t Ban Painkiller, Judge Rules; Kan. And Health Care Compact Bill
A selection of health policy stories from Massachusetts, Kansas, Florida, Michigan, Connecticut, Maryland, Arizona, Hawaii, Missouri and Georgia.
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With End-Of-Enrollment Surge Behind Them, Insurers See Health Law Positives
With End-Of-Enrollment Surge Behind Them, Insurers Have More Positive Health Law View
Politico reports that many insurers are contemplating expanding -- or initiating -- their involvement in the overhaul's online insurance marktplaces. Meanwhile, other news outlets examine how this year's tax day, April 15, is just one part of the intersection between the health law and the Internal Revenue Service.By khnweb -
Arizona Takes Another Abortion Restriction Step
Now the state has the authority to "surprise" inspect clinics without a warrant.
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Viewpoints: Cooking The Census Books; Immigrants Left Off Health Law; Abortion Still A ‘Tripwire’
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
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First Edition: April 16, 2014
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including a report detailing how changes in the Census Bureau's annual survey could mask the health law's impact.
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CBO Shrinks Estimate Of Health Law Spending Based On Lower Subsidy Costs
Expanded insurance coverage under the health law will also show slower premium growth, helping lower the total cost of the law, the nonpartisan office said.
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Burwell Steps Into Hot Seat
Sylvia Mathews Burwell, the president's nominee to head the Health and Human Services Department, may have some goodwill, but she will still have to navigate plenty of challenges -- starting with her confirmation hearing.
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Wal-Mart Exec Who Led Health Care Expansion Steps Down
News emerged Monday in an internal staff memo that John Agwunobi would leave his post running the retailer's health and wellness division.
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Disparity In Medicare Provider Payments In Oregon, Data Show
Information gleaned from the federal government's Medicare data dump shows that Oregon providers and provider groups were paid $508 million in 2012. However, some providers made more than others. Meanwhile the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is reporting that arising from the data, Wisconsin Congressional members want physicians rated on quality of care.
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U.S. Health Care Spending, Usage Rise
Americans' spending on medicines in 2013 rose 3.2 percent to nearly $330 billion, fueling speculation that a dip in overall health care spending may be over.
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Fallout Continues Around Medicare Advantage Payment Rates
The Obama administration's decision to reverse a proposed Medicare Advantage payment cut has been panned by insurance analysts and governors, among others.
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Some Push To Sync Obamacare Deadline With Tax Day
This year's intersection of the deadlines to sign up for health insurance, as well as to file taxes, elevated the role of many tax preparers who have been educating uninsured clients about the health law. Some tax preparers contend the two deadlines should be permanently connected.
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Survey: Signing Up For Obamacare No Walk In The Park
California enrollees said they had trouble getting through to call centers, calculating their income and gathering the required documentation, among other difficulties, according to a survey by the California HealthCare Foundation. Meanwhile, media outlets note that Tuesday is the last chance to sign up in California, while April 22 is the deadline in Minnesota.
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State Highlights: N.Y.’s Medicaid Waiver; Conn. Medicaid Application Delays Settlement
A selection of health policy stories from New York, Connecticut, Washington state, Kansas, Florida, West Virginia and California.
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Viewpoints: Obamacare Dilemma — Some People Dislike The Law But Embrace Its Provisions; Are Health Costs Falling?
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
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First Edition: April 15, 2014
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the Congressional Budget Office's latest estimate of the costs for expanding health insurance.
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CBO Projects Health Law Subsidies Will Cost Less Than Previously Expected
The new CBO projections find that the health law's expansion of health coverage will, from 2015
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GOP Intends To Focus On Health Law Issues During Burwell’s Confirmation Hearings
Senate hearings for Sylvia Mathews Burwell, President Barack Obama's pick to be the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, are likely to focus more on the health law than on the nominee. Many expect the proceedings to set the scene for a heated political debate on the law that will likely be part of the midterm campaign.
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