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"President Barack Obama's top cabinet members stressed Tuesday that devoting money and resources to overseas diplomacy and development is essential to U.S. national security," CNN reports.
Scientists and physicians from around the world gathered in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday for the start of the second Malaria Vaccines for the World Conference, SAPA/News24 reports.
Meanwhile, First Lady Michelle Obama Tuesday promoted the health overhaul, asking nurses to aid in efforts to communicate its advantages.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which is working with HHS on implementing key parts of the health law, is still discussing how to determine the kinds of insurers' expenses that are considered medical care.
A Pennsylvania bill would create a state office of health insurance advocacy; in California, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signs a bill to allow for the parole of incapacitated inmates; and other health news from states.
Updates cover federal officials' final choices for health IT extension centers, Medicaid officials' efforts on meaningful use, and an industry shift away from proprietary health IT systems and toward more interoperable software.
Older voters - a proxy for reliable votes - are the sought-after prize in a midterm battle between Democrats and Republicans, and the GOP has embraced the strategy of stoking their fears about the health overhaul they say will strip $500 billion in Medicare funding.
The Senate Indian Affiars Committee says the Indian Health Service hired criminals, allowed employees to steal narcotics and gave workers paid leave of more than a year.
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
A new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine finds that black patients and white patients may not receive the same quality in end-of-life care.
Lawyers for doctor-owned hospitals will make the case today that the health unfairly curbs their business model before a judge in Tyler, Texas.
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announces $320 million in grants to bolster and expand primary care workforce as part of health care overhaul.
Shares of Amedisys fell after the home health company received a request from the Department of Justice for Medicare claims.
"The House is expected to vote Wednesday on a bill guaranteeing medical monitoring, treatment and economic compensation for those who were injured or sickened by the 9/11 attack in New York," according to The Hill.
A federal appeals court rules that funding can continue as the Obama administration appeals a district judge's injunction barring the government involvement.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the continuing politics surrounding the health overhaul, as both parties vie for the loyalty of older voters and First Lady Michelle Obama steps up efforts to promote the new law.
Companies' health costs will rise about 9 percent on average next year as a result of the age wave, growing medical costs and health overhaul-related changes, and employees can expect to pick up an ever-growing share.
Some House Democrats are using the new health law - and their support of it - as a positive in their fights to keep their seats. HHS Secretary Sebelius campaigned for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in Nevada.
A selection of today's opinions and editorials from news outlets across the U.S.
HHS distributes $68 million in grants to states for long-term care as part of the health care reform law.
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