Today’s Headlines – August 31, 2011
Good morning! It’s the last day of August, time to start thinking about fall … and these stories! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including details about the GOP tax expert who has been named to help run the deficit-reduction “super committee” as well as the health policy ideas Republican governors are offering […]
Today’s Headlines – August 30, 2011
Good morning! Today’s headlines include a report about a new federal and state program that will apply scrutiny to any health-premium increase of more than 10 percent. The Wall Street Journal: Steep Rises In Health Premiums Scrutinized A new federal and state program on health-insurance rates will determine whether bad publicity alone is enough to stop insurers […]
Today’s Headlines – August 29, 2011
Good Monday morning! We back to work after hunkering down for the weekend’s hurricane. Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including more coverage of GOP presidential hopeful Rick Perry’s thoughts on health policy and politics. Here’s what we’re reading: The Associated Press: Deficit Panel Members Had Moments Of Independence Even lawmakers most […]
Today’s Headlines – August 26, 2011
Friday! Getting ready for a hurricane? Here are some stories to distract you: Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about presidential politics and health reform — most notably, Rick Perry’s assault on Mitt Romney’s Massachusetts record. The Wall Street Journal: Health Law Puts Governors In Pickle Texas Gov. Rick Perry, […]
Today’s headlines – August 25, 2011
Good morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about a new Congressional Budget Office report and the usually unlikely assumptions it makes — including the end of Medicare physician payment fixes. The Washington Post: Budget Deficit To Hit $1.3 Trillion This Year, Congressional Analysts Report The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says […]
Today’s Headlines – August 24, 2011
Good morning all you early risers! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports that Medicare tries bundled payments and HHS may give states a second chance to avoid a federally-run health insurance exchange. Politico: The Perils Of The Supercommittee The event is an early glimpse of what the 12 supercommittee members could […]
Today’s Headlines – August 23, 2011
Good morning! Rick Perry grabs headlines today as news outlets examine his positions on health policies. Politico: Supercommittee Talks Have Begun, Says Fred Upton The 12-member debt committee has already held conference calls and may have a website up by the end of the week, Rep. Fred Upton said Monday. Upton, a supercommittee member, told […]
Today’s Headlines – August 22, 2011
It’s Monday! Good morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports that seniors are facing difficult times in their retirement — with issues related to assisted living, housing and health benefits driving concern. The Associated Press: Perry Wrestles With His Own Health Care Approach Texas would be among the biggest beneficiaries of […]
Today’s Headlines – August 19, 2011
Happy Friday! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including a range of reports looking ahead to the work of the deficit ‘super committee’ and other budget news. Los Angeles Times: Deficit ‘Super Committee’ Looks Set For A Bumpy Start The congressional “super committee” on deficit reduction has extraordinary new power to chart the […]
Today’s Headlines – August 18, 2011
Good morning! Here’s today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about a new HHS proposed rule that would help consumers do comparison shopping for health plans. The New York Times: Obama To Press Committee On Jobs As for deficit reduction, Mr. Obama suggested that he would call in his speech for […]
Insurance Experts Hope New Rules Will ‘Empower Consumers With Information’
Mila Kofman and Sabrina Corlette helped to develop the forms that HHS unveiled on Wednesday. The idea is to give consumers simple, clear and standardized information before they buy coverage – akin to nutrition labels.
Today’s headlines – August 17, 2011
Good morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including a report about how the timing of the Supreme Court’s health law review is in play — will it happen before or after the 2012 election? The Wall Street Journal: Election Looms In Health-Law Review The Supreme Court is likely to decide by January […]
Today’s Headlines – August 16, 2011
Good morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about how the influence industry is jockeying for position with the ‘super committee’ as well as details of how Medicaid payments for prescription drugs stack up against those made by Medicare. Politico: Lobbyists Get An Early Jump On The Debt Committee Now that […]
Today’s Headlines – August 15, 2011
Good morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about Friday’s ruling on the health overhaul as well as other action related to the law and highlights from the weekend’s health policy developments. The Wall Street Journal: Health Overhaul Is Dealt Setback A U.S. appeals court in Atlanta handed the Obama administration […]
Today’s Headlines – August 12, 2011
Happy Friday! Today’s headlines include reports about the full roster of the ‘super committee’ and how the GOP field of presidential hopefuls is faring in Iowa. And, since it’s August… Check out the Bay Bridge traffic report, too… just in case you are reading First Edition on the way to the beach! The New York Times: Pelosi Appoints […]
Today’s Headlines – August 11, 2011
Good Thursday Morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including details about the GOP selections for the deficit deal’s ‘super committee’ and speculation about what the panel’s chances might be for success. The New York Times: 6 Republicans Named To Deficit Panel The top Republicans in the House and the Senate appointed six […]
Today’s Headlines – August 10, 2011
Good morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s picks for the debt panel and what Americans — according to two new polls — expect the ‘super committee’ to accomplish. The New York Times: Murray Is Chosen As A Leader Of Deficit Panel Senator Patty Murray, Democrat of […]
Today’s Headlines – August 9, 2011
Good morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including more speculation about the ‘super committee’ and how difficult it will be for the panel to reach it’s savings target without cutting into Medicare and Medicaid. Los Angeles Times: Obama Says U.S. Remains ‘AAA Country’ He said that rising deficits can’t be ignored. In […]
Pollster: Medicare ‘Not Just A Seniors’ Issue’
Even though the health insurance program for senior citizens and the disabled survived the initial phase of the debt-ceiling deal without suffering cuts, Medicare is likely to be a target in the next round. But efforts to change Medicare have traditionally drawn strong opposition, especially from sought-after senior citizen voters. So, as the 2012 election draws closer, will […]
Today’s Headlines – August 8, 2011
Happy Monday Morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the impact of Standard & Poor’s downgrade on the challenge ahead for ‘super committee’ when it tries to take on entitlement spending. The New York Times: S & P Downgrade Seen As Adding Urgency To Debt-Cutting Panel The downgrade of the […]
