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Research Roundup: Medication Adherence, Performance At Community Health Centers
This week’s studies come from the Archives of General Psychiatry, the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the Archives of Internal Medicine and other outlets.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health policy from around the country.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including continuing coverage of how the nation’s governors are handling the high court’s decision allowing states to opt out of the health law’s Medicaid expansion.
Republican-led House Votes (Again) To Repeal Health Law
The repeal effort is a means for Republican leaders to rev up voters before November’s elections. Five Democrats also voted with the majority. As with previous efforts, however, the measure is expected to languish in the Democrat-controlled Senate.
Governors Continue To Mull, Question Medicaid Expansion
It’s likely to be a hot topic this weekend as the nation’s governors meet in Williamsburg, Va.
State Roundup: Bankrupt Calif. City’s Retirees Sue
News outlets examine health issues in California, Connecticut, Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico and Oregon.
Study: Despite Popular Theory, Medicaid Patients Visit ER Mostly For Emergencies
Medicaid patients may not overuse the emergency room for routine care, despite popular notion, a new study has found.
GAO Questions Legality Of Medicare Advantage Bonuses
In a 10-page letter sent Wednesday to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, the Government Accountability Office’s general counsel raised questions about the $8.3 billion demonstration program, which Republicans had criticized as a ruse to mask some of the health law’s cuts in seniors’ benefits.
WellPoint Deal Triggers Predictions Of More Medicaid M&As Activity
The Wall Street Journal reports that investor activity on Monday suggested these deals are likely to continue.
The Changing Dynamics Of Doctors’ Offices
The New York Times reports on how some physicians are dispensing drugs in their offices. Meanwhile, CNN Money explores the “demise” of the solo practitioner.
Medicaid News: Federal Officials Question Drop In Pa.’s Rolls
In Pennsylvania, the federal government is checking into why 130,000 people were removed from the Medicaid program.
Judge Keeps Injunction Against Miss. Abortion Law In Place
A federal judge continued to block a Mississippi law that could close the state’s last abortion clinic, while he considers more evidence.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
Longer Looks: Keeping Parkinson’s A Secret
This week’s selections include articles from The New York Times, Slate, The Economist and The Journal of the American Medical Association.
Romney Vow To Repeal Health Law Received With Boos
GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was the target of boos after he told the NAACP that he’d repeal Obama’s federal health law if he became president. The audience, however, applauded other parts of his speech.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about yesterday’s House vote to repeal the health law.
Could Voter Pressure Trigger Change Of Heart In Texas?
Reform advocates and Democrats react to Gov. Perry’s vow to block Medicaid expansion and exchanges in Texas.
GOP Spotlights Repealing – Rather Than Replacing – The Health Law
The House is scheduled to vote today to repeal the sweeping health law, although one Republican says they will not move a replacement measure until 2013 at the earliest. Meanwhile, the vote is being cast by GOP leaders as an effort to stop a new tax.
Sebelius Urges States To Move Forward On Health Law, Warns Against Rolling Back Medicaid Eligibility
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius urged states to participate in the expansion, but said the administration would waive penalties against poor residents for not carrying insurance in states that opt out. Experts, meanwhile, urge the administration to “be flexible” with states regarding the Medicaid expansion. And Wall Street continues to view Medicaid as a growth opportunity.
Morning Joe’s Scarborough ‘Confesses’ His Son Benefits From Health Law
“I know one place where Obamacare is working,” says the MSNBC morning television host.
