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First Presidential Debate Marked By Disagreements Over Taxes, Medicare And Health Issues
Many news outlets are reporting that President Barack Obama often found himself on the defensive as GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney launched attacks against his record.
Health Policy Challenges, Details Create Flashpoints For Candidates’ Different Views
Although only a portion of Wednesday night’s debate was supposed to focus on health issues, the presidential candidates sparred on Medicare, Medicaid and specific provisions of the health law throughout the entire 90-minute event.
Have Attitudes On Health Law Shifted In N.H.?
Despite severe problems two years ago for Democrats aligned with the health law, former President Bill Clinton and the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in New Hampshire rallied around the overhaul at a campaign appearance. Meanwhile, a conservative seniors group emerges to offer a competing view with that of AARP.
Survey Finds Seniors Satisfied With Medicare Part D
The national survey of 2,363 seniors, which was conducted by Medicare Today, found 90 percent are satisfied with their Medicare prescription drug coverage.
What’s New On Pre-Existing Condition Health Plans, The Medicaid Expansion
CQ HealthBeat offers a progress check on the health law’s pre-existing condition insurance plan while the St. Louis Beacon explores the Medicaid expansion debate.
Senate Races: McCaskill Surges; Rehberg, Tester Spar In Montana
Meanwhile, Medicare is playing big in one Minnesota House race.
Analysis: Health Costs Jump Nearly 5% Nationwide This Year
An analysis from benefits consulting group Aon Hewitt found health costs rose this year for employers and workers an average of 4.9 percent nationwide. In the midwest, two news outlets examine how this figure plays out locally.
A Flood Of Post-Debate Fact Checking Follows Points And Counterpoints
News outlets examined a range of issues brought up during last night’s presidential face-off, ranging from discussions of the $716 billion Medicare cut to talk of death panels and whether the health law promise of lower health insurance costs came true.
Prison Health Care: Healthy Inmates In Minn.
Prison health care is examined: In Minnesota, prison inmates are offered healthier lifestyles, even while incarcerated. In Wisconsin, in the meantime, some groups are calling for discipline for the Milwaukee County sheriff over medical care in prisons there.
Romney Embraces His Massachusetts Health Plan As Bipartisan Success
After months of distancing himself from the state health reforms he oversaw while governor of Massachusetts, GOP presidential pick Mitt Romney said that overhaul illustrates his ability to work with Democrats. President Barack Obama, however, countered that the Massachusetts plan was one of the models for the 2010 health law that has been a target of conservatives.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the nation.
State Roundup: Mass. Health Plans Lauded For Comprehensiveness
A selection of stories from Massachusetts, Kansas, Georgia, Oregon and California.
Longer Looks: The Time Is Now For Community Health Workers
This week’s articles come from The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Atlantic, the Journal of the American Medical Association, Slate and The Economist.
First Edition: October 4, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including highlights, analysis and fact-checking from last night’s presidential debate.
Health Policies Will Play Role In Debate’s Political Theater
As new polls show a narrow margin separating them, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will face questions on their plans for Medicare, Medicaid and overhauling the health system during tonight’s debate. The focus will be on domestic policy, and at least 15 minutes will be dedicated to health care.
Parsing Health And Medicare Plans Amid Campaign Promises
News outlets analyze the presidential candidates’ proposals for tackling Medicare and Medicaid costs, as well as how these differing ideas are playing among voters.
An Expanded Role For Some Nurses?
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is considering whether to reimburse a certain type of nurse to provide chronic-pain treatments.
‘Gang Of 8’ Working Toward Resolution Of Debate Surrounding The Fiscal Cliff
Politico reports on how a bipartisan group of eight lawmakers are trying to address the so-called fiscal cliff.
Report: Overhaul Will Bring New Customers, Challenges To The Insurers
A report released Tuesday by the health care consultant PricewaterhouseCoopers outlines how various changes put in place by the 2010 health law will change the insurance industry.
States Ask, Answer Questions On Health Law Implementation
Even as some states didn’t meet the target set by the Department of Health and Human Services for submitting their “benchmark” plans regarding the health law’s essential health benefits, others offered specifics about what would be covered and what plans would be their choice.
