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Lawmakers Jockey For Position In Medicare Debate
Political and policy-oriented Medicare skirmishes continue on Capitol Hill as members hear from their constituents on the question of the program’s future, and some lawmakers say it’s time for “an adult conversation.” Also, the Senate is likely to vote this week on the House-passed GOP budget.
AP-GfK Poll: Most Americans Don’t Believe Medicare Has To Be Cut
These findings suggest that arguments to revamp the nation’s massive entitlement programs to address fiscal problems haven’t resonated with the public.
IPS Examines Subsidized Malaria Drugs In Kenya
Inter Press Service looks at the roll out of the Affordable Medicines Facility-malaria (AMFm) in Kenya. The program, which is managed by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, makes subsidized malaria medications available through private pharmacies in seven other pilot countries
More Than 15% of School Children Have A Developmental Disability
USA Today reports that this percentage equals about 10 million kids, accourding to a study released Monday in the journal Pediatrics.
Baby Boomers Becoming The Replacement Generation
The Associated Press reports that knee and hip replacement surgeries are on the rise for the baby boomer generation, not because of obesity, but because of their efforts to stay fit.
Vermont Gov. To Sign Single-Payer Bill Thursday
The bill sets in motion efforts to give the state the first single-payer health care system in the country.
Officials And Re-Election Campaigns Face Health Law Challenges
News outlets explore how the health overhaul has factored into the tenure of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and into specific re-election campaigns.
Some Providers Fight For Chance At Federal Health IT Funding
IWatch news reports on this emerging issue while Modern Healthcare notes that a New Mexico Telehealth Project May Be National Modelrecent developments regarding health information technology.
Kansas, Iowa Pursue Health Law Waivers
Meanwhile, The Hill reports that most of the denials resuting from early waiver requests went to unions. And, in other health reform implementation news, Politico Pro reports on what it describes as an “ACO dilemma.”
In N.Y. Special Election, Medicare Politics Playing Major Role
A GOP candidate’s once comfortable lead has narrowed amid voter backlash to the Republican Medicare plan.
State Roundup: States’ Economic Success Often Beyond Their Control
News outlets report on state health policy issues.
Viewpoints: IPAB Debate; Medicare Flap Continues; WSJ On VT Single Payer
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizationsm, including reports about a new poll that shows Americans don’t believe Medicare has to be cut in order to balance the budget.
Ryan Defends Medicare, Medicaid Plan; Gingrich Tries To Counter Last Week’s Attack On GOP Budget
News outlets report on continuing fallout of Newt Gingrich’s comments last week on Medicare. Today, Rep. Paul Ryan, the author of the GOP plan, responded.
Medicare Worries May Tip Balance To Democrat In NY Congressional Race
With less than 10 days before election day, GOP prospects for victory in a congressional race seem less likely.
Huntsman’s Stance On Utah Health Mandate Questioned
Health issues play an key role in the GOP presidential campaign as the former Utah governor’s efforts on an overhaul in his state are examined. Meanwhile, Rick Santorum says he supports GOP plan to revamp Medicare.
Protesters Favoring Health Reform Disrupt Aetna Meeting
Group entered shareholders’ meeting and complained about health insurance trade group’s opposition to federal overhaul law.
OPINION: Global Health Community Must Recognize Merits Of HIV Treatment As Prevention
“Many interesting research questions now lie ahead. But most urgent will be the assessment of the practical impact of these findings and their public health importance in generalised epidemics,” according to a Lancet editorial about last week’s release of study results showing early HIV treatment dramatically reduces transmission risk. “Another immediate issue will be to reflect these findings in ongoing and future prevention trials,” the Lancet adds.
N.J. Seeks Waiver To Trim Medicaid Rolls; Texas Trims Medicaid Budget
News outlets report on Medicaid issues in the states.
Separation Of Family Planning, HIV Funding Harms Women, Girls In Developing World, Advocates Say
Advocates at a meeting in Paris about women, population and development, held ahead of next week’s G8 summit, said that HIV prevention methods can also be used to further family planning goals, Deutsche Welle reports.
