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Obama Skips AIDS Conference; Disease Weighs Heavily On Black Community
A roundup of news coverage from the International AIDS conference being held in Washington.
S.D. Can Force Doctors To Warn Of Suicide Risk Before Performing Abortion
In other news, North Carolina’s defunding of Planned Parenthood turns out to be a federal funding boon for the local group, and Arizona doctors are suing to stop restrictions on abortion.
Medicaid News: Conn. Proposal To Restrict Eligibility Rankles Lawmakers
A proposal in Connecticut to tighten eligibility for 13,000 low-income adults to receive Medicaid has divided lawmakers in the state, which wants the federal government to allow temporary restrictions on who can be enrolled in the program.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about new Congressional Budget Office health law estimates that reflect the Supreme Court’s decision on the Medicaid expansion.
CBO Reports On Impact Of Medicaid Ruling
In a separate report, CBO said the House GOP bill to repeal the health law would increase the federal deficit. Julie Appleby has the details on both reports.
Minnesota Wants Outside Audit Of Medicaid HMOs
Minnesota Public Radio’s Elizabeth Stawicki reports that the move follows months of controversy over whether the state’s contracts have been too generous.
Conference Marked By Talk Of ‘Cure,’ Commitment To Greater Investment In Research
The U.S. pledged an additional $150 million for the global AIDS fight, in what Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said was a step designed to move closer to “an AIDS-free generation.”
McDonnell Wants Better Answers To Medicaid Exchange Questions
Also in the news, the Boston Globe examines the possible impact of the Supreme Court’s health law decision on state-federal relations.
A selection of editorials and op-eds from around the country that focus on the campaign to eradicate HIV.
Study: One In 10 Employers Will Drop Health Coverage In The Next Few Years
The report by the consulting company Deloitte, which is to be released Tuesday, predicts the decline in work-based plans as much of the health law kicks in. Meanwhile, two Massachusetts insurers see opportunities to expand their out-of-state business.
State Roundup: Minn. Seeks Its Own Indepedent Medicaid Audit
A selection of health policy stories from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri and California.
VA Disability Claims Continue To Pour In
Despite efforts by the Obama administration to direct additional resources to help meet the disability benefits and treatment needs of veterans, the problems continue to grow.
Burgess To Offer Legislation To Fund High-Risk Pools, Reinsurance Programs
Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, plans to offer the bill before the August recess. Meanwhile, after fighting back a tea-party primary challenge, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, hopes to emerge as a dealmaker on tax and budget issues.
Where Does Ryan Stand On Romney’s List?
NPR reports on the effect Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., could have if Mitt Romney chose him as a running mate. Ryan’s budget plan, which includes sweeping changes to Medicare, is one of the reasons why he may not be “the safest choice.”
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
States Wonder Just How Big An Impact Health Law Dollars Will Have
An analysis in Minnesota expects the state to receive only about $42 million in increased state revenue between fiscal years 2010 and 2015 from the health law. Meanwhile, budget cuts — even with the increase in coverage from the health law — have some Pennsylvanians worried that the mental health coverage gap could persist.
Ariz., Mo. Officials Grapple With How To Tackle Abortion Restrictions, Coverage
In Arizona, local officials are split on whether to enforce a new law restricting abortion, while Missouri lawmakers prepare for a veto override vote on allowing employers there to exclude abortion and contraception from health insurance they offer.
Moody’s: Nonprofit Hospitals Continue To Face Economic, Budget Challenges
According to Moody’s Investors Service, there were more downgrades than upgrades among nonprofit hospitals, an indicator driven by the slow economic recovery, growing stress on state budgets and the mounting federal deficit.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including news from the campaign season as well as reports from the international AIDS conference currently taking place in Washington, D.C.
CBO’s Updated Health Law Cost Estimates Could Be Released This Week
Meanwhile, news outlets report on varying aspects of the implementation of state-based health exchanges — including the assistance provided to state officials by Michael O. Leavitt, an adviser to GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and head of a health care consulting company.
