Latest KFF Health News Stories
Analyzing The FDA Bill’s Course: Bipartisanship Or Something Else?
Poltico writes about the moving parts that have propelled this legislation through Congress.
Viewpoints: GOP’s Changing Views On Mandate; Health Law Decision Could Be Court’s Defining Moment
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country.
Doctors’ Use Of EHRs Expanding Quickly; Decline In Malpractice Claims Also Noted
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reported that the number of physicans and other providers using electronic health records doubled in three months. Meanwhile, a small study finds that the number of malpractice claims is lower among doctors using those electronic records.
Palin Revisits ‘Death Panel’ Claims
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin renews her allegations that the health law creates death panels.
State Roundup: Rules Would Ban Collections In Nonprofit ERs
A collection of health policy stories from Minnesota, Kansas, California, Florida, Georgia and New York.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports that set the scene for Thursday’s Supreme Court decision that will determine the health law’s future.
A View From Inside The Supreme Court Building
The regulars at the Supreme Court all knew that the odds were low of getting high drama today via health care, but they were almost all there anyway.
Mark Your Calendars: June 28 Is The Health Law Decision Day
The court is scheduled to announce decisions in its remaining cases Thursday morning – the last day of its 2011 -2012 term.
Anticipation regarding the Supreme Court’s health law decision — expected this week and possibly even today — has created a guessing-game situation in Washington. News outlets report on both the preparations being made and the reasons why this decision, and the challenge behind it, are historic and important.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that though most Americans continue to oppose the health law, they support many of its provisions. Meanwhile, news outlets continue to report on what the impact would be — both in terms of people and the markets — if the law is overturned and these provisions are rolled back.
As the country waits for the Supreme Court’s decision on the fate of the health law, opinions abound on the effect of the ruling.
California Budget Triggers Concerns About Health Care Safety Net
The shift of patients from the state’s Healthy Families program into Medi-Cal has caused questions from some health advocates.
Viewpoints: Financing College Educations With Grandparents’ Social Security; Revamping Food Stamps
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country.
What Happens After The Court Decides?
Heartbreak at the White House? More debate? The contingency plans? News reports include speculation about the policy and political impact of the high court’s decision. Also, examinations have already begun regarding what could have been done differently.
As Health Law Decision Looms, Candidates Scramble For Political Gain
Meanwhile, President Barack Obama calls attention to the health law’s coverage expansion during his speech to a Latino meeting. Meahwhile, there’s also an update on the re-election prospects of Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah.
State Roundup: Conn. Retiree Health Care Fund Investments Lag
A selection of health policy stories from California, Connecticut, Colorado, Massachusetts, Iowa and Maryland.
Stricter Professional Requirements Are Sending Nurses Back To School
The New York Times reports that many hospitals are increasing the educational requirements applied to their nursing workforce.
Congressional Eyes Focused On The High Court
Depending on how the decision shakes out, funding provided for the health law would be fair game during a time marked by difficult budget choices. Meanwhile, the GOP stays steady on its pledge to repeal the health law, or whatever remains of it.
States Offer Test Kitchen For Health Law Theme Of Coverage Expansion
Some state programs will continue, regardless of the high court’s finding. Still, the various Supreme Court scenarios that could play out would cause some rethinking of state-level reform approaches.
A New Initiative Explores What Data Can Mean To Patients
KQED reports on some of the elements necessary to transform health data into financial success and improved health.
