Latest KFF Health News Stories
Study: Online Medical Records — Accessible By Patients — May Aid Preventive Care
Reuters reports on a study that suggests patients who use “interactive” health records are more likely to be up-to-date on recommended immunizations and screening tests.
State Roundup: Stark Price Differences At Calif. Hospitals
A selection of health policy stories from California, Massachusetts and Florida.
Minn. Attorney General Files New Paperwork To Support Accretive Lawsuit
The Minnesota attorney general, who is suing Accretive Health over its patient bill-collection practices, filed a memorandum in federal court citing additional patient claims to buttress the action against the debt-collector.
Democratic Candidates Claim They Are Now On ‘Offense’ In The Health Debate
News outlets report on how the messaging battles are taking shape, both in terms of the presidential and congressional campaigns.
Health Groups Brace For Sequester, Ask Congress To Undo Scheduled Cuts
Hospital groups are planning lobbying efforts to convince lawmakers to cancel a 2 percent Medicare cut that would kick in next January. Meanwhile, 3,000 groups signed a 64-page letter expressing concern about the impact of non-defense discretionary spending reductions.
Ariz. Abortion Law Challenged In Lawsuit; Mo. Gov. Vetoes Contraception Bill
News outlets look at these developments in states and also assess overall efforts this year by state legislatures to restrict abortions as some states to continue to press against the Obama administration’s contraceptive coverage mandate.
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.
