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Democrats Plan Attack On GOP Medicare Plan
The Wall Street Journal reports the Obama campaign will offer counter arguments to Republican proposals to revamp Medicare at the Democrats’ convention next week.
Romney Barely Mentions Health Care In Acceptance Speech
The Republican presidential nominee doesn’t offer details on his plans for Medicare or the health care law. Nonetheless, several outlets look at what’s ahead on that topic from the GOP ticket.
Longer Looks: Too Many Pills For Dad; Genetic Secrets; A Supermarket’s Dietitian
This week’s articles come from ABC News, Time magazine, The New York Times, The Atlantic and WBUR.
This week’s studies come from the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, the Government Accountability Office, the Employee Benefit Research Institute, The Kaiser Family Foundation and The Commonwealth Fund.
First Edition: August 31, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations examine Mitt Romney’s speech last night and the messages on health care at the Republican convention.
Romney’s Sister Says He Won’t Ban Abortions
Jane Romney, speaking at an event in conjunction with the Republican convention, says that abortion shouldn’t be used as “football in political arena.”
Young Undocumented Immigrants Allowed To Stay In U.S. Are Still Ineligible For Obamacare Benefits
The administration releases a new rule stating that illegal immigrants exempted from deportation under a recent policy change will not qualify for coverage under the federal health law. Meanwhile, an employer benefits lobbying group urges the administration to make it clear the law will not penalize employers who do not offer coverage fo dependents.
Ga. Gov. Signals Willingness To Discuss Medicaid Expansion Compromise
After the Georgia governor seemed to rule out Medicaid expansion in a convention speech, a spokesman qualified that it might change if the state had options not now on the table.
Romney Pledges More Health Care Options For Veterans
The Republican presidential nominee took a break from his party’s convention in Tampa to address the American Legion in Indianapolis.
Roundup: Brown’s Pension Plan No Panacea For Calif.; Personhood Amendment Won’t Make Colo. Ballot
Health policy news from Alaska, California, Colorado, Kentucky, Oregon, Kansas, North Carolina and Missouri.
U.S. Behind France, Germany, U.K. In Stopping Preventable Deaths
The study, published in Health Affairs, pointed the finger at the lack of health insurance — as well as conditions such as hypertension and medical errors — in the U.S. as part of the problem.
Census Bureau Releases New Data On Local Uninsurance Rates
Some local news outlets report on their rankings in a new federal report. In the meantime, Minnesota researchers examine the insurance status of children.
Surveying Romney’s Health Advisers; The Pressures He Faces If He Wins
News outlets examine the role Micheal Leavitt and his associates will have on Romney’s health policy and the expectation that a new president can change the health law quickly.
Viewpoints: Romney, Ryan Rely On ‘The Magic Asterisk’; Frightening Voters Over Medicare Cuts
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the nation.
Medicare Issue Reverberates During Convention
As both parties press their views about revamping the program, a National Journal survey of “insiders” finds both sides think they can win on the issue. Meanwhile, the New York Times reports that even as the Romney-Ryan ticket seems to be holding its own against Democratic attacks on the issue, some Republicans down the ballot are concerned.
Ryan Says GOP Will Protect Medicare
In a speech to the Republican convention, the vice presidential candidate parried Democratic attacks on his Medicare proposals, saying, “The usual posturing on the Left isn’t going to work. Mitt Romney and I know the difference between protecting a program and raiding it.”
First Edition: August 30, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports on Rep. Paul Ryan’s speech to the GOP convention.
Judge Rewords Mo. Health Insurance Exchange Ballot Measure
A judge has reworded a ballot measure that would require that state’s governor to seek legislative or voter approval before establishing a health insurance exchange.
Georgia Governor Rejects Medicaid Expansion
Gov. Nathan Deal told reporters at the GOP Convention that he has no intention of expanding the program because the federal government’s commitment to pay the full cost for three years, and 90 percent thereafter “is probably unrealistic.” An estimated 650,000 Georgians would gain health coverage under an expansion.
A selection of health policy stories from California, Georgia, Michigan, Kansas, North Carolina and Oregon.
