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Senate Public Plan Advocates Ready For Finance Committee Face-Off
Some senators in the Senate Finance Committee are continuing their push for a public health insurance option run by the government to compete with private insurers.
Pelosi Continues Push For Public Plan In House Bill
As the House gets ready to work out the details of the health care overhaul legislation, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is pressing for a public plan.
Frustrated Doctors Say Insurers Meddle In Patient Care
Some doctors say insurers meddle in the care they provide to patients, but others say insurer guidelines could help doctors improve their practice.
Today’s Opinions And Editorials
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
Health Coverage, Quality Depend Heavily On Geography
Census Bureau data show that health care quality and coverage is closely connected to geography.
Business, Once An Ally, Now Stands Against Republicans On Health Reform
Big business has severed itself from the Republican Party on the issue of health reform because of soaring costs and their bottom lines.
State Round-up: Warnings, Coverage And Violations In Health Care
Kaiser Health News presents a round-up of state health news from around the United States.
Health Officials Anticipate 6 Million H1N1 Vaccine Doses By Early October
There will be enough doses of H1N1 vaccine to go around, HHS Secretary Sebelius says.
Kirk Named To Replace Kennedy, Bringing Senate Democrats To Crucial 60 Votes
Senate Democrats reach crucial 60 with the announcement of Ted Kennedy’s interim Senate replacement.
On Quality Of Care, U.S. Is Not Always Best
Politicians, physicians and policy experts compare U.S. health care to other countries and say no one is best. Meanwhile, Puerto Ricans fear health overhaul might not help them as much as other U.S. citizns.
CBO Scores On Health Bills Raise Questions
Various news outlets are examining the Congressional Budget Office’s analysis of the cost of health bills.
Finance Committee Agonizes Over Medicare Cuts
Seniors, costs and Medicare are at the center of debate over health care reform.
GOP To Stall Confirmation Of HHS Nominees, Due To Flap Over Insurers’ Letters To Seniors
The Obama administration’s reaction to a letter sent by the insurance company Humana to some Medicare recipients continues to draw controversy.
Labor Chief Asks For Probe Into Health Insurance Lobbying
AFL-CIO President urges state insurance regulators to probe lobbying by health insurance companies on reform efforts.
Poll: More Approve Of Obama’s Handling Of Health Care, But Many Still Confused
The latest New York Times/CBS News poll finds that Americans are still confused and anxious about a health care overhaul, but more approve of Obama’s handling of the issue.
House Passes Bill To Stop Some Medicare Premium Increases
The House voted overwhelmingly to stop scheduled Medicare Part B premium increases next year and is sending the bill to the Senate.
First Edition: September 25, 2009
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
GOP Threatens To Block Health Nominees Over Insurer “Gag Order”
Top Senate Republicans say they won’t allow the White House to fill health posts until the “gag order” against insurers is ended.
House Passes Bill To Eliminate Medicare Premium Hike
The House has passed a bill to eliminate a monthly premium hike for millions of Medicare recipients next year. The measure will now move to the Senate.
Senate Finance Panel Rejects Amendment To Squeeze Drug Makers
The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday rejected an amendment that would have squeezed more money from the drug industry.
