Latest KFF Health News Stories
Medicaid Highlights: Calif. Readies Expansion To Foster Youths
State Medicaid news includes discussions around the expansion of Medicaid in California both for the general public who need assistance and for youth in foster care. Additionally, Oregon is close to finalizing its waiver request with the federal government to move forward with its own reforms in the program.
Boehner: Don’t Gloat If Supreme Court Strikes Health Law Down
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, has told fellow Republicans in a memo released Thursday to avoid “spiking the ball” if the Supreme Court strikes down the health law.
HHS Says Health Insurers Will Pay Beneficiaries $1.1 Billion In Rebates
Under the health law, insurance companies must use at least 80 percent of premiums on medical care. Any excess is owed back to customers.
Research Roundup: Helping The Homeless Transition Out Of The Hospital
This week’s studies come from the Journal of General Internal Medicine, The Urban Institute, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Kaiser Family Foundation and other news outlets.
Longer Looks: Alzheimer’s Researcher Turns To Drug She Helped Invent
This week’s selections include articles from The Atlantic, Mother Jones, The New Yorker and Slate.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country.
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.
