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Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Some States Lag In Health Law Implementation Efforts
The Washington Post reports that some states are progressing at a slow pace - either because of political or practical issues - and the federal government may take on a bigger role as a result. Meanwhile, The New York Times offers a surprising tale of how implementation efforts in New York are facing a GOP revolt, despite the state's popular Democratic governor and large number of uninsured residents. Also, Oklahoma's congressional delegation backs the state's request for a waiver from the health overhaul's MLR requirement.
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