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Doctors, Hospitals, Insurers, Pharma Come Out Ahead With Health Bill
Hospitals and drug makers are among the biggest winners in the legislative bonanza.
Primary Care Shortage Could Crimp Overhaul
For all the changes put in motion by yesterday’s historic vote passing health care overhaul, an expansion of coverage for tens of million of uninsured people raises a really big question: Who will take care of them all?
Transcript: Health On The Hill – Day After House Passes Health Reform
Late Sunday night, the House of Representatives made history by passing the Senate version of health care overhaul legislation. KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and The Fiscal Times’ Eric Pianin report on the scene during the vote on Capitol Hill, what’s next in the Senate and what health reform may mean for consumers.
Transcript: President Obama’s Speech After House Passes Health Reform
Read the transcript of President Obama’s speech, which he gave late Sunday night after the House passed the health reform package.
Health Care Passage Hinged On Abortion Language
The House of Representatives’ passage Sunday of a health care bill was secured after President Obama issued an executive order banning the use of public funds for abortions. The order helped secure the support of Rep. Bart Stupak and other anti-abortion Democrats. This story comes from our partner NPR News
The Immediate Effects Of The Health Reform Bill
A number of provisions in the health bill would take effect within a few months. The question for Democrats is whether promoting the early changes will help them in November.
How The Senate Will Tackle Health Reform Now
Senate debate over the health reform reconciliation bill could start as early as Tuesday and conclude before Congress adjourns for a two-week recess at the end of the week.
New Poll: As Vote Approaches, Americans Divided On Legislation
As House Democratic leaders scramble to come up with the votes needed to pass their health overhaul package Sunday, Americans remain divided over the legislation, according to a new poll.
Figuring Out What A Hospital Can Get For Switching To Electronic Records
Beginning next year, tens of billions of dollars in taxpayer money will flow to doctors and hospitals to help them buy computerized medical record systems as part of the economic stimulus package. In a marketing pitch, one company is offering a calculator that shows how much money is on the line for a given facility.
Transcript: President Obama’s Health Reform Rally Remarks
The White House released a transcript of President Barack Obama’s remarks at a rally today at George Mason University in Arlington, Virginia.
Nine Major Changes In The Democrats’ New Health Reform Bill
In their push to pass a sweeping health care overhaul this weekend, House Democrats unveiled a package of legislative fixes to lure undecided or opposed members of their party to the “yes” category.
With Health Bill Unveiled, House Digs For Votes
With the release of the final version of their health overhaul bill, Democrats set the stage for a showdown vote in the House on Sunday.
‘Cadillac’ Insurance Plans Explained
The Democrats final health bill negotiated by the House, Senate and White House and released today contains a scaled-back tax on high-cost insurance policies. Here is a brief guide to these types of insurance plans.
‘Cadillac’ Insurance Plans Explained
The Democrats final health bill negotiated by the House, Senate and White House and released Thursday contains a scaled-back tax on high-cost insurance policies. Here is a brief guide to these types of insurance plans.
House Rules Committee’s Analysis Of The Health Bill
The House Rules Committee released this “section-by-section analysis” of the Democrats’ health bill, The Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Audio: Health On The Hill – Post-CBO Estimate on Reconciliation Package
With a new preliminary Congressional Budget Office score released Thursday morning and language of the health care reconciliation package posted in the afternoon, House Democratic leaders continue their push to pass their health care overhaul legislation this weekend.
Full Text: Reconciliation Act of 2010
Read the full text of the Reconciliation Act of 2010, as released today by Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y.
CBO Estimate: Reconciliation Act of 2010
CBO released its estimate on the Reconciliation Act of 2010. Read Douglas Elmendorf’s letter and the estimate here.
Democrats Seeking Health Care Votes Get “Yes” From 200 Groups
The alliance, spearheaded by the liberal advocacy group Families USA, says “the cost of doing nothing is much too high.”
States Weigh Taxes To Help Fund Medicaid-And Raise Federal Contributions
Georgia, Iowa, Tennessee and Wisconsin are considering taxing hospitals to help pay for Medicaid. Those extra funds can also generate more money from Washington.
