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Foundation Promises $500M For Patient Safety Effort; Starts With $9M Hopkins Grant
A foundation has promised to spend $500 million over the next decade on hospital safety to try to prevent patient harm. The first $9 million will fund a project at Johns Hopkins to develop tools to eliminate common threats in hospitals.
Viewpoints: Clarity Needed On GOP Health Plan; Blaming The Poor
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the nation.
Poll: Abortion Not Decisive Issue For More Than Half Of Voters
While the 2012 presidential race has energized pro- and anti-abortion rights groups, a new CBS News poll shows that as many as 57 percent of registered voters in both parties say it’s possible they would vote for a candidate who disagreed with them on the issue. However, women are less likely than men to say that.
Residency Cap May Hamper Efforts To Expand Number Of Doctors
Bloomberg examines the need for more primary care physicians and the limit on the number of slots for training doctors.
Medicaid Cuts Hit Dental Services; Minn. Seeks Waiver To Save $151 Million
The New York Times looks at the problems that come when the health care program for low-income people doesn’t meet their dental needs. At the same time, Minnesota news outlets report on an effort by their governor to get federal authorities to approve changes in the Medicaid program there.
Ryan To Make Case He Is Ready To Be Vice President
The 42-year-old Wisconsin representative’s speech to the GOP convention may highlight aspects of his budget plans, which would revamp both Medicare and Medicaid.
Christie Says Romney Would Fix Nation’s Budget
Republican keynote address lays “the foundation for calls” by Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan to change Medicare, Wall Street Journal reports.
GOP Platform Calls For Turning Medicare Into Voucher-Like Program, Repealing Obamacare
The Republican Party’s platform calls for a ban on all abortions, reshaping Medicare and deep cuts to Medicaid if Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are elected in November.
Hospital News: Low Readmissions Rates At 2 NYC Hospitals; Parkland Still Facing Crisis
Several stories from around the country look at issues facing local health care facilities.
WellPoint Chief Executive Quits
Angela Braly was criticized for slumping stock prices and disappointing second-quarter earnings.
First Edition: August 29, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including news from the Republican convention in Tampa and previews of Rep. Paul Ryan’s speech coming tonight.
Obama Clings To Narrow Lead In New Polls
But recent surveys also show that despite speculation that Medicare policies may cause seniors to rebuff the Republican party, GOP presumptive nominee Mitt Romney continues to find strong support among this population.
As GOP Convention Picks Up, Health Issues Draw Attention
News outlets report on how the most conservative Republicans are uniting around Mitt Romney, even as he appears more open to embracing the Massachusetts health law he signed while that state’s governor.
Boehner Predicts GOP Victory, But Not A Mandate To Overhaul Medicare
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, is optimistic that Republicans will maintain control of the House.
GAO: States Vary In How They Document Long-Term Care Eligibility
According to the Government Accountability Office, as of 2011, no state had adopted an electronic asset verification system, Modern Healthcare reports.
Consumers, Employers Reconsider Insurance Costs
Individuals and businesses are weighing the pros and cons of buying health coverage as a result of the advent of high-deductible policies, as well as the provisions of the health law set to take effect in 2014.
Viewpoints: Adding A Middle Man To Medicare; Circumcision Wars; Who Is An Extremist On Abortion?
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the nation.
Exchange Planning Takes Hold In States — Each With Different Flavor
Vermont, the District of Columbia and Connecticut are among those planning health law-mandated marketplaces where consumers and small businesses can buy insurance — each with its own twist.
News outlets report on health policy news in California, Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon, Ohio, and Texas.
First Edition: August 28, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about new polling insights regarding the presidential campaign and Medicare, as well as what might become of the House of Representatives.
