Latest KFF Health News Stories
Insurer Sues Minnesota Seeking Change In Medicaid Managed Care Contract
Medica says insurers are losing too much money under the agreement. It is not trying to overturn the 2017 contract but is asking the state to rebid 2018.
Federal Officials Pledge To Let States Add Medicaid Work Requirements, Other Changes
In a letter to governors, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price and Seema Verma, the newly installed head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said that they would consider waivers to revamp traditional Medicaid and narrow the parameters of the expansion allowed under the Affordable Care Act.
Experts Fear That GOP Health Plan Could Harm Addiction Services Now Covered By Medicaid
In other news on the substance abuse crisis, two federal advisory panels take steps that could lead to a ban on Opana, a reformulated opioid billed as crush resistant, making it harder to snort. But instead people are injecting the drug, leading to fatal overdoses and the spread of HIV. And, The New York Times reports that teen drug use is down.
The Public’s Early Impression Of GOP’s Plan: Deeply Skeptical
A new poll reveals that most Americans don’t think the plan will lower health care costs.
CBO Bears Brunt Of Displeasure When Projections Don’t Work In Party’s Favor
Both sides have touted and also tried to knock analysis by the Congressional Budget Office, depending on whether the projections fit their message.
Medicaid Births Would Sharply Increase If Planned Parenthood Funding Is Cut
Defunding Planned Parenthood even for a year would increase Medicaid spending by $21 million in the first year and $77 million by 2026, the Congressional Budget Office projects.
Young People Would Get Some Relief From High Premiums Under GOP’s Plan
Media outlets report on the Congressional Budget Office’s projections for the American Health Care Act.
GOP Governors, A Key Constituency For ACA Replacement Effort, Remain Unconvinced On Bill
These governors are split on their opinions about the efforts on Capitol Hill. Some fear changes could hurt their state residents and others think the changes don’t go far enough.
GOP Should Be ‘Prepared For Backlash At The Ballot Box,’ Dems Say After CBO Report
The Affordable Care Act walloped Democrats politically after it was passed. Republicans may be facing a similar fate over their version of the health law.
Pence, Price Dispatched To Capitol Hill In Attempt To Ease Concerns Over Health Law
President Donald Trump is making a push to get defectors back on board with the American Health Care Act.
Intra-Party Scuffles Undercutting Republicans’ Health Care Momentum
“The way I see this going right now, we’re probably going to head to the August recess with Obamacare. And that’s scary,” said one House Republican.
Increasingly Wary Senators Warn Bill Won’t Pass Without Changes
The problems lawmakers have with the legislation include the potential loss of insurance coverage, changes to Medicaid, the trajectory of premium prices and the bill’s impact on costs paid by older, low-income and rural Americans.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A selection of opinions on health care from across the country.
Policy Perspectives On Repealing And Replacing Obamacare
Editorials from around the country compare, contrast and analyze the key issues in play in the current health care debate.
Different Takes: On-The-Ground Views Of The GOP Health Plan
News outlets offer views on state and local impressions about Republican plans to overhaul the health system.
Thoughts On The CBO’s Estimates On The GOP Health Plan
Opinion writers express their thoughts on what the estimates released Monday by the Congressional Budget Office say about the Republican’s American Health Care Act.
Outlets report on news from Minnesota, New Hampshire, California, Kansas, Maryland, Florida, Texas and Georgia.
Possibility Of Zika Contamination Flagged For Miami-Area Sperm Banks
Today’s other public health stories report on developments related to a proposed bill requiring employees to submit to genetic testing, the concerning rise in suicides among middle-aged men, the fight against malaria, children’s impact on longevity, sugar and salt content in food and more.
City Sues OxyContin-Maker For Allegedly Allowing Drug To Funnel To Black Market
In the lawsuit in federal court, Everett, Wash., officials are seeking to hold Purdue Pharma liable for “supplying OxyContin to obviously suspicious pharmacies and physicians and enabling the illegal diversion of OxyContin into the black market.” In other news on nation’s opioid epidemic, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio pledges increased funding and resources to fight the growing number of overdoses.
