Latest KFF Health News Stories
Medicare News: Young Workers’ Benefits At Center Of Fiscal Debate
Although retirement may still be years away for these younger workers, key decisions could come in the looming debate on the nation’s spending. Meanwhile, Medicare officials are sending letters to beneficiaries warning them that their plans are not meeting standards.
State Roundup: Ga. Considers Medicaid Managed Care ‘Light’ Touch
A selection of health policy news from Kansas, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Texas.
Lower 3rd Quarter Earnings For Health Net, Humana – But Optimism Still Reigns
And, a consulting firm measures the boom in retail clinics.
Tyson Named CEO Of Kaiser Permanente
Bernard Tyson has been an executive with the giant HMO.
First Edition: November 6, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including an array of stories previewing today’s election possibilities and what the outcome might mean for the health law, Medicare and the health care industry.
Study: Less Experienced Doctors Cost Health System More
Researchers identified the costliest doctors by using insurance claims to create physician cost profiles.
With Election Day Hours Away, Polls Show Deadlocked Race
The last round of polls shows the contest between President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney virtually tied. Meanwhile, news outlets report on how health issues are motivating some voters and what policies the winner might put in place.
In Fight For Control Of The House And The Senate, Status Quo Appears To Be Winning
News reports suggest that Republicans are likely to hold onto the majority in the House, despite Democrats’ hopes around the impact of the Medicare issue, and that Democrats are likely to retain the Senate majority.
Health Law Implementation Issues Expected To Loom Large Post-Election
News outlets reported on insurance exchanges, Medicaid expansion and how the law’s employer mandate may already be affecting workers’ hours.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health policy from around the country.
Detailing Medicare’s 2013 Doc Pay Schedules: Home Health Flat, Primary Care Up
News outlets also look at one health plan’s efforts to improve its Medicare rating and some of the unexpected beneficiaries of Medicare.
Outcomes Of State Legislature Races To Play Big Role In Health Law’s Future
Although the race for the top of the ticket claims the biggest headlines, news outlets report that the winners of governor and state legislative races will have a major effect on the health law’s implementation.
Both Candidates Use Abortion Issue To Turn Out Their Base
NPR takes a long look at how both candidates have put abortion “front and center,” while the Los Angeles Times describes how the issue is galvanizing Catholic and evangelical Protestant voters in the swing state of Ohio. And then there are the robo-calls.
IOM Offers Assessment Framework For Community-Based Wellness Efforts
Modern Healthcare reports that the Institute of Medicine released a new report to help communities assess the value of their health promotion and disease prevention programs.
Petition Asks For Expanded Health Benefits For Superstorm Sandy First Responders
Additionally, Superstorm Sandy is still affecting the health care of the medically vulnerable in New York and New Jersey.
State Roundup: Examining Health Issues On State Ballots
A selection of health policy stories from Massachusetts, Texas, Oregon, California, Colorado and Kansas.
First Edition: November 5, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the final round of polls, forecasts regarding which party will control the House and Senate and analysis of how campaign-trail messages have been playing during the election season’s final hours.
Seniors’ Medicare Unease Turning Them Towards Romney, Republican Congressional Candidates
News outlets are reporting House Republicans appear to have thwarted the Democratic attack on Rep. Paul Ryan’s plan to revamp Medicare as senior voters are more in the Republican camp.
Medicare, Health Law Part Of Obama, Romney Pitches For Votes
In the campaign’s final days, President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney deliver closing arguments about their health care positions, among other issues.
North Dakota Senate Race Is Costliest In State’s History
News outlets also report on tight Senate races in Pennsylvania and Indiana, House contests, including that of former GOP primary presidential candidate Michele Bachmann, R- Minn., and state ballot initiatives.
