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Democrats To Spotlight Health Care, Abortion Rights At Convention
Party leaders will be touting the health overhaul passed two years ago, as well as efforts to expand contraception coverage. In addition, the platform looks ahead at issues such as health disparities, public health and HIV, Politico Pro reports.
Uncertainty In Kansas Over Essential Health Benefits Ruling
Gov. Brownback has not said whether his administration will make a recommendation on what basic health benefits should be available to Kansans who seek health insurance through the new marketplaces to be set up under the health care law.
The Department of Health and Human Services says health plans can’t discriminate against transgender people while one doctor uses Internet technology to cut down on overhead costs associated with his practice.
Texas Hospitals Under Scrutiny: Parkland’s Record Penalty
Texas officials on Friday fined Dallas’ Parkland Memorial Hospital a record $1 million for patient safety violations in the wake of intense federal oversight.
Presidential Election Could Have Major Impact On Medicaid
The New York Times reports that though Medicare reforms get the headlines, Medicaid is more likely to be immediately affected by the presidential election.
HHS Announces Financing For Co-Op Insurance Startups
HHS will make loans totaling $161 million available to new non-profit insurance carriers.
Medicare At Center Of Tug-Of-War Between Campaigns
Both parties are casting themselves as protectors of the program, leaving voters to decide which of their plans will best slow the program’s cost growth while also protecting seniors.
President Orders Additional Mental Health Help For Vets
President Obama signed an executive order to expand the services available for veterans in crisis.
Roundup: Texas Probes Xerox In Medicaid Overbilling; Miss. Abortion Clinic Fights To Stay Open
Health policy news from Texas, California, Oregon, Maine, Mississipi, Massachusetts, Wisconsin and Kansas.
Viewpoints: President Obama’s Charlotte Challenge; The Aetna Arms Race
A selection of health care opinions and editorial from around the United States.
First Edition: September 4, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including previews of the Democratic convention and a New York Times analysis of how the Obama and Romney campaigns vary on Medicaid policy.
Obama Defends Health Law, Saying Romney Woud End Its Consumer Protections
President and other top Democrats, warming up for their convention Tuesday, take aim at Republicans’ health positions.
In Sharp Contrast To GOP, Dems To Highlight Health Care
The Democrats are planning to praise popular parts of the health law during their convention, which begins Tuesday.
2 Large Minn. Health Systems Announce Merger
HealthPartners and Park Nicollet plan to merge, creating the second biggest system in Minnesota — just behind the Mayo Clinic.
Health policy news from California, Kansas, Oregon, Kentucky, Montana, New York, Georgia and Missouri.
Justice Department Asks For Review Of Questionable Defibrillator Surgeries
Hospitals have received e-mailed instructions to evaluate whether they have performed expensive surgeries unnecessarily.
Utah Gov. Sees Slowdown In Talks Between States And HHS On Health Law Implementation
Gov. Gary Herbert tells Politico Pro that efforts likely won’t pick up until after the election. Meanwhile, Missouri battle appers over on health exchange ballot issue.
NY Cardinal Offers Closing Prayer For Religious Liberty
As the convention ended, the closing prayer was provided by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who is feuding with the Obama administration over the health law’s mandate that most employers provide contraceptive coverage.
Viewpoints: Who Should Fear Changes To Medicare; Ryan Not A ‘Serious, Honest Conservative’
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the nation.
Complaints Grow About Assertions In Ryan’s Speech
Fact-checkers and Democrats cry foul over the vice-presidential nominee’s statements about Medicare, a local GM plant and the deficit commission.
