First Edition: May 11, 2010
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including more details regarding how the new health law is moving forward with efforts to expand health insurance coverage to young adults.
Archives: Morning Breakouts
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Coverage Of Young Adults Will Raise Premiums; Workers Can Deduct Cost Of Adding Children To Insurance
Regulations drafted by the Obama administration and released today offer more details on this health reform provision.
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New York Times Examines Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Several articles in the New York Times examine the global fight against HIV/AIDS. "Uganda is the first country where major clinics routinely turn people away" because of funding, the newspaper writes in an article that reports "money for [HIV/AIDS] treatment has stopped growing." According to the newspaper, "American officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity confirmed the financing freeze" in Uganda. The article explores reasons for the U.S. funding cap there, including corruption.
The New York Times notes that other countries in Africa have reported not being able to enroll new HIV patients into treatment programs. "I'm worried we'll be in a 'Kampala situation' in other countries soon," the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Ambassador Eric Goosby said.
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‘Striking Improvements’ Toward MDG Targets, Progress Is Unequal, WHO Report Says
The WHO's annual health statistics report, released Monday, found that global efforts aimed at achieving Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets have led to "striking improvements" among goals related to child health, maternal mortality, malaria and HIV/AIDS, Reuters reports. But the "results mask inequalities between countries, and some nations' progress had been slowed by conflict, poor governance or humanitarian and economic crises," the news service writes (Kelland, 5/10).
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U.S., Haitian Partners Meet To Discuss Elections As Haitian Parliamentary Terms Expire
In an article examining elections in Haiti and their impact on the country's recovery from the January 12 earthquake, the Miami Herald writes that Canada, the U.S., the Organization of American States, the U.N. and other partners have "dispatched top lieutenants [to Port-au-Prince] for a Monday meeting" with President Rene Preval to discuss elections.
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Globe And Mail Special Issue Examines Africa, Includes Look Ahead At G20 Meeting, Interview with Pres. Obama
The Globe and Mail examines Ethiopia and Malawi's role in next month's G20 talks in Toronto, Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has invited both countries to participate in the meeting, which could significantly affect Africa because it has become the "premier forum for confronting global economic problems and for co-ordinating solutions," according to the Globe and Mail.
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Health Reform News: Grandfather Clause Could Mean Some Lose Benefits
Kaiser Health News reports that millions of people could end up losing some benefits of the new health law because of the interpretation of "grandfathered."
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Global Efforts To Combat HIV And AIDS Confront Changes As Funding Priorities Shift
The New York Times explores how the Obama administration's funding priorites are now leading toward maternal and child health initiatives as a means to a broader preventive health effort.
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Hospital Operator HCA Plans To Offer $4.6 Billion IPO
HCA Inc, the nation's biggest hospital operator by number of facilities, filed plans last week for a $4.6 billion IPO as it "looks to return to the public markets," The Wall Street Journal reports.
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Lawmakers Continue To Feel The Pinch Of Health Reform Politics While SEIU Has A New President
Politico reports that New Mexico Democrat Rep. Harry Teague dropped the employer-based health coverage for his employees at Cavaloz Energy as the debate over health care reform surged in Congress.
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Today’s Opinions: The Need For Federal Review Of Rate Increases; Dems And GOP Share Blame For Health Costs; A ‘Phony’ Deal On Medicaid
A Selection Of Today's Opinions And Editorials
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Behavioral Economics Tested In New Health Law
Modern Healthcare reports on efforts to apply behavioral economics to health care.
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Experts Try To Fix Problem Of Millions Who Don’t Adhere To Prescriptions
The Boston Globe reports that "[i]t is a common conundrum in doctor's offices, clinics, and hospitals across the nation: patients who do not take their medication as directed."
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Minn. Negotiators Seek Compromise To Expand Medicaid While A Nursing Home Tax And Cuts To A Screening Program Grab Headlines In Other States
States handle a range of health care policy issues.
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Overhaul Will Bring Changes, Improve Quality For Medicare Advantage Plans
Effect of new health law on Medicare Advantage plans will likely vary depending on geography.
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Cancer Costs Double In 20 Years But Are Still In Line With Overall Health Spending, Study Finds
Out-of-pocket expenses have fallen however. Researchers also note that treatment has shifted from hospitals to outpatient settings.
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Consumers, Officials Work To Sort Out New Health Law
For at least one state, implementing health reform is starting to appear easier said than done. Meanwhile, guides are emerging to help consumers pick through the measure's requirements.
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Free Health Clinics Still Drawing Large Crowds In Cities Across U.S.
A series of no-cost health care clinics are making their way across America. In Atlanta 1,050 volunteers gave their time to serve uninsured Americans who needed medical care. Meanwhile, some people in the retail clinic industry expect a boost from health reform.
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Americans Who Travel Abroad Could Use Extra Health Coverage
A report by The Associated Press describes the importance of travelers insurance for those planning trips outside of the country.
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