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As the standoff over raising the nation's debt ceiling continues, congressional efforts to cut entitlement programs appear increasingly likely to be pushed off until after the next election. In the background, though, both parties are focusing on Medicare and Medicaid as key to their future prospects.
A three-judge panel in Atlanta will hear oral arguments Wednesday in the lawsuit brought by 26 states. At issue is whether a Florida judge's ruling to strike down large portions of the sweeping overhaul should be reversed.
A selection of opinions and editorials around the country.
The reproductive health organization is seeking a preliminary injunction against a new state law that would cut Medicaid funds.
Recent stories examine how states are responding to the federal health law and its implementation. Meanwhile, Politico looks at a Deep South state and the health moves there that are surprising some observers.
Three decades after the first cases of AIDS were recorded, more than 60 million people have been infected worldwide. Scientists agree that the epidemic is far from over and, even with major treatment advances and improvement in understanding the illness, hurdles remain in the effort to eradicate the disease.
The New York Times examines New York state's system for taking care of people who are developmentally disabled and finds problems.
Medicaid news from Lousiana, Washington, Texas and New York.
News outlets report on a variety of state health policy issues.
Media outlets report on the varying views on the waivers granted so far by the Obama administration to ease requirements of the health law. Meanwhile, specific regulations - such as those relating to the "broker rule" and accountable care organizations - continue to be hot topics.
Political activity continues to swirl around the health law. Congressional Republicans say they are still pressing forward with repeal plans, and possible presidential hopefuls take on the measure and offer specific policy positions.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about state-level health law implementation activities.
In the context of ongoing budget talks, House Democrats urged President Barack Obama to maintain the Medicare program and stand firm against Republican efforts to cut the program's spending.
Republicans are having an intra-party debate regarding whether a short and simple Medicare message or a more nuanced version would play better with voters. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says Democrats have a good chance of taking back the lower chamber in 2012.
"Now is not the time for the United States
A range of state health policy issues attract attention.
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