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Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports on how the Obama administration and insurance industry are preparing for the Supreme Court ruling.
Boehner Orders Members To Forget High Fives If Court Strikes Health Law
House Speaker John Boehner says the Republican party would instead pursue what he described as “commonsense, step-by-step reforms.”
Political Jockeying Accelerates In Anticipation Of Decision
News outlets reports on how political leaders, interest groups and the presidential campaigns have stepped up their messaging strategy surrounding the long-awaited Supreme Court ruling.
Analyzing The Court’s Possible Impact
Consumers, small businesses and even the health insurance marketplace will face significant ramifications depending on how the court rules.
States Wonder: What Happens To Us After Health Law Ruling?
States are anxiously considering the effect of the pending court decision. In Florida, Gov. Rick Scott says his state will comply with the health law if it is upheld. And in California, officials and lawmakers worry over what a ruling could mean for plans to institute consumer protections.
Supreme Court Spotlight: What Medicaid Changes Might Result From The Ruling?
There is a lot at stake for Medicaid’s future, as the court weighs a challenge to the program’s expansion. Some states, though, pledge to move forward regardless of the decision.
N.C. Budget Includes Additional Funds For Medicaid; KanCare Plan Triggers Nerves
Medicaid spending and revamp plans being advanced in various states are drawing headlines and public scrutiny.
Using Medicare Data To Curb Medicaid Fraud
Projects are underway to make Medicare data more useful to states in an effort to keep fraudulent providers out of their respective Medicaid programs.
Viewpoints: Looking Beyond The Court’s Eventual Decision
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country.
Hospitals Attract Investors’ Attention
Reuters reports that some investors are giving hospitals a fresh look because of their historically low strock valuations and the role they might play in addressing the nation’s health care challenges.
The New Wave Of Health Care Thinking: ‘Frugal Innovation’
Reuters reports on this emeging approach which involves stripping new ideas down to the bare necessities.
Ads Take Issue With Health Law
News outlets report on various ad campaigns designed to criticize the Democrats’ health law.
Some Republicans Shy Away From Prevailing GOP View On Medicare, Budget
The Los Angeles Times reports that some Republican lawmakers have “economic visions” that are different from the budget plan advanced by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and embraced by GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney.
State Roundup: Mass. Grapples With EHR Privacy Issues
A selection of health policy stories from Michigan, California, Massachusetts, New York and Florida.
New Report Tallies Death Rates Among People Who Lack Health Insurance
The report, released by Families USA, concluded that each year more than 26,000 working-age U.S. adults die prematurely because they lack health insurance.
Some Small Businesses Frustrated By Health Insurance Tax-Credit Rules
The Wall Street Journal reports that some businesses are finding it hard to qualify for the health law’s small business health-care tax credit. Meanwhile, The Washington Post reports on the rebates being paid out to consumers this summer by health insurers.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports that reflect a number of the issues in play as the waiting game continues regarding the Supreme Court’s health law decision.
Poll: Majority Want New Effort If Court Overturns Health Law
A new Associated Press-GfK poll found that Americans want Congress and the president to work on new legislation to overhaul the health care system if the high court rules that the 2010 health law is unconstitutional. Meanwhile, the lead attorney for the states challenging the law said it’s difficult to predict what the court will do.
What’s At Stake In The Much-Anticipated High Court Health Law Decision?
News outlets report on how the ruling will impact seniors, women and states, among other stakeholders. Reports also examine what might happen if the individual mandate is overturned but other elements of the law are left intact.
State Roundup: Exchange Details; N.Y. Same-Sex Lawsuit
A selection of health policy stories from New York, California, Arizona and Florida, among others.
