Latest KFF Health News Stories
Clinton Global Initiative Meeting Begins, Will Address Investment In Women, Girls
The Clinton Global Initiative’s (CGI) 2009 meeting, which begins Tuesday in New York, has added a new theme to its agenda
After Criticisms, Baucus Expects Big Changes To Health Bill
The Senate Finance Committee is meeting starting today to consider chairman Max Baucus’ health proposal and is very likely to make substantial changes to counter criticsm from the right and the left.
Many Amendments Already Introduced To Senate Finance Bill
Senators in the Finance Committee have already offered amendments to Chairman Max Baucus’ health proposal.
Pelosi Says House Health Bill Will Have Public Option
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says House health care legislation will include a public plan, as Rep. Mike Ross, D-Ark., comes under scrutiny for a real estate deal he made in 2007.
Some Abortion-Rights Advocates Find Health Debate Disheartening
The health care debate has been frustrating for some in the abortion-rights movement, who had hoped to include a serious discussion of expanding access for low-income women.
Small Business Leader Say Affordability Is Key To Health Reform
Small business group seeks affordability in health care reform.
New Heart Surgery Method Raises Questions For Reformers
A new method for performing cardiac catheterizations may be more comfortable, shows a lower chance of complications such as severe bleeding, and allows patients to discharged more quickly, potentially saving money, but is it worth the trouble, and will it catch on?
State Round-Up: Michigan Wrestles With Medicaid Cuts
News outlets detail potential Medicaid cuts in Michigan and the effect of recent swine flu cases on the Medicaid budget in Louisiana.
Today’s Opinions And Editorials
A selection opinions and editorials from around the country.
Analysts Wonder How Reform Will Affect Wall Street
Analysts wonder how a health care overhaul will affect investments and the marketplace.
The Uninsured Vary Dramatically By Congressional District And State
News organizations report on the number of uninsured Americans in different regions.
Coverage Issues: Some People Have Too Little While Others Have Very Generous Plans
Health reformers are confronting two challenges that seem to conflict: Those with no insurance, and those with very generous plans.
Comparing Obama’s Campaign Pledges To The Reality Of Reform
CBS News looks at five health care campaign promises made by Barack Obama and how they stack up in the legislative proposals for health reform.
Medicare Probes Humana’s Letter To Patients About Effects Of Health Reform
Medicare launches an investigation of the Humana insurance company over letters sent to patients about health care reform after Sen. Baucus complained about the “scare tactics.”
In Speech Before State Commissioners, Biden To Call For New Insurance Rules
Vice President Biden will discuss a new White House study showing the need for nationwide ground rules for insurers, such as a ban on exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
Old-Fashioned Time And Fitness Heal With Less Cost
Newspapers report on two-low cost ways to improve health: work wellness programs and plain old-fashioned time.
First Edition: September 22, 2009
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Finance Bill Forces Hands On Health Reform
Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., worked Monday to secure support from his Democratic colleagues on the panel before taking his latest health reform proposal into mark-up on Tuesday.
Baucus: Bill Will Change To Make Premiums More Affordable
Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., says that he will change his health bill to ease the burden on middle class families.
