Latest KFF Health News Stories
Upcoming Supreme Court Ruling: GOP As ‘Dog That Caught The Car’; Growing Concerns About Mandate
With the court decision expected to come within the next two weeks, a number of writers are offering opinions.
Viewpoints: Catholic Group Dismisses Compromise On Contraceptives; Funding Entitlements
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country.
States Grappling With Medicaid Uncertainty, Costs, Decisions
Some states are preparing for the health law’s 2014 Medicaid expansion.
Romney Lining Up With Ryan’s Medicare Plan As His Health Law Assertions Are Tested
Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney is aligning himself with Rep. Paul Ryan’s plan to slow the grow of Medicare. In the meantime, The Washington Post assesses Romney’s assertions on Democrats’ health care law.
Abortion, Contraception Controversies Create Political Divisions
In some states, even some Republican legislators are not endorsing anti-abortion rules as a group of Catholic hospitals, which had supported the Obama administration’s contraception compromise, revoked that approval.
In Calif. And Mass., Reforms Proceeding Even As Court Causes Uncertainty
News reports offer updates on California’s health exchange as well as the important signal sent by Massachusetts’ major health insurers.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports on the upcoming Supreme Court health law decision and the politics of health policy.
Dems, Republicans Ramp Up Health Reform Rhetoric As SCOTUS Speculation Abounds
On Sunday talk shows, GOP lawmakers pledged to repeal and Democrats promised to defend the health law.
Ginsburg Doesn’t Reveal High Court Health Law Decision, But Talks About ‘Utility Of Dissent’
One of the liberal members of the Supreme Court talked about ‘sharp disagreement’ among the justices this term.
In Reversal, Catholic Hospitals Reject Contraception Compromise
The group, headed by Sister Carol Keehan, had initially supported the administration’s compromise proposal that religious employer groups would have a way not to pay for employees’ birth control.
High Court Ruling’s Possible Effect On State Medicaid Programs
The New York Times looks at the implications for the joint state-federal health program for the poor. Also, comments by two justices are examined for hints of the upcoming decision.
Larsen Leaving CCIIO, Agency Responsible For Implementing Major Parts Of Health Reform Law
Steve Larsen has headed HHS’ Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight since the 2010 law was established.
White House, Lawmakers Brace For Decision, Plot Responses
As almost all of official, and possibly unofficial, Washington waits breathlessly for the Supreme Court’s much-anticipated ruling on the constitutionality of the health law, Reuters profiles the actual “secret keepers” — the Supreme Court clerks.
What’s At Stake In Health Law Ruling?
News outlets offer perspectives regarding how the much-anticipated Supreme Court decision could impact people without insurance, small businesses and nearly every corner of the health care industry.
GOP States Weigh Health Exchanges Even If Health Law Is Struck Down
Politico reports that some conservatives think that despite their disdain for the health law, a number of Republican-controlled states might want to go forward with health exchanges to help lower the number of uninsured.
GAO: Medicaid Anti-Fraud Audit Program Falls Short On Cost-Benefit Analysis
News outlets cover a government report about Medicaid anti-fraud efforts.
Mass. Legislators Seek To Resolve House, Senate Difference On Cost Control Bill
One of the key points is how much leeway to give industry.
Medicaid: Georgia’s Shortfall Is $300 Million; Texas’ Independent Pharmacists Upset By Transition
Georgia official reports that the funding gap comes as the state expects to add 600,000 people.
The Economy And The Health Law: A Key Theme On GOP Campaign Trail
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and other GOP leaders are linking pledges to repeal the health care law to a small-government, economic recovery theme.
CDC: About Half Of Adults In U.S. Get Preventive Care
This finding, which is part of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, is designed to serve as a baseline as prevention-related health law provisions are implemented.
