Latest KFF Health News Stories
Romney Touts His Health Care Credentials
During a forum hosted by Univision, the GOP presidential nominee embraced his role as the “grandfather of Obamacare.” Elsewhere on the camapign trail, the Service Employees International Union launches a Medicare attack ad against the Romney-Ryan campaign and other Republicans.
First Edition: September 20, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports that the health law’s penalty for not obtaining health insurance could hit as many as 6 million people.
Romney’s ’47 Percent’ Fuels Talk Of Who Gets Tax Breaks, Aid
Some news outlets report how the remarks underscore different views of the role of government by President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney. Meanwhile, Romney attempts to deflect criticism by going on the offensive, saying his comments help define the choice before voters.
Polls Offer Windows Into Campaign Challenges, Dynamics
A new round of polls indicates that, with seven weeks left of campaigning, President Barack Obama appears to be edging out GOP candidate Mitt Romney. However, the findings also highlight the political forces that could work for and against each candidate.
Weekly Campaign Highlights: News From Florida, Iowa, Pennsylvania And Virginia
As election day approaches, Kaiser Health News’ Sarah Barr samples news coverage each week from swing states around the country
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the nation.
Views On Obesity: Difficulty Changing Eating Habits; Huge Changes In The Food Marketplace
The New York Times and the Journal of the American Medical Association offer opinions on the U.S. battle against obesity.
Joint Commission Offers Ranking Of Hospitals On Quality, Patient Safety
The hospital accreditation board recognized 620 hospitals as top performers based on 45 measures. The rankings reflect performance in 2011.
Report: Medical Home Model Should Have Physician At The Helm
A report issued Tuesday by the American Academy of Family Physicians urges the concept of medical homes as a solution to the looming primary care shortage, but argues that such practices should still be led by doctors.
Wis. Officials Say Medicaid Funding Will Need To Rise $650M Over Two Years
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services in a request to Gov. Scott Walker said Tuesday that the increase was needed because of rising health care costs, higher program enrollment and lower federal funding.
Report: Obesity Rates Will Continue To Grow, Health Care Costs Will Follow
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Trust for America’s Health concluded that, based on current trends, most Americans could be obese by 2030.
Minn. Governor Moves Forward On Insurance Exchange, Shifts Oversight
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is shifting responsibility for a key part of the federal health overhaul in his state — a health insurance exchange — to a different state agency. He’s also moving forward on implementing the exchange, he said Tuesday.
House Panel To Consider Health Law Change That Would Help Brokers
A House committee is preparing a bill that would change the health law’s medical loss ratio provision to exclude brokers’ fees from counting as administrative costs.
Are Electronic Medical Records Leading To Higher Medical Bills?
The Center for Public Integrity investigates this question.
State Roundup: Ore. Insurance Co-Op Readies Coverage
A selection of health policy stories from New Jersey, Oregon, California, Wisconsin, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, Texas, Kansas, North Carolina and Indiana.
The Wall Street Journal reports on how a health law regulation could undermine Democrats’ efforts to attract hispanic voters.
First Edition: September 19, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including a series of reports detailing who makes up Romney’s so-called “47 percent” who get tax breaks and what federal assistance they receive — whether it is Medicare, Medicaid or another entitlement program.
Some States Mull Partial Medicaid Expansion Under Health Law
Also in the news, a report about how a ruling barring health coverage for illegal immigrants, allowed to stay in the United States because they were brought here as young children, is angering Hispanic groups.
Health Policy Issues Are Hot Topic Online In Key States
CNN reports that news stories related to the health law and other health policies are being shared online more than those about other issues.
Health IT Firms Scrambling For Workers
Technicians are needed to help hospitals develop and use electronic health records. Other reports look at the efforts to develop secure and efficient digital records.
