Latest KFF Health News Stories
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
State Roundup: Nurses Press For Broader Responsibilities
A selection of health policy stories from California, New York, Maryland and Texas.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the continuing outlook for progress on the federal budget as well as a variety of stories related to the health law’s implementation.
Overhaul Foes Set Lobbying Strategy As Health Law Turns 3
Reuters reports that medical device makers, health insurers, retailers and restaurants are coordinating efforts to get Senate Democratic support for overturning major portions of the law. Meanwhile, other news outlets examine some of the challenges the administration faces to implement the law by the end of the year.
Doctors Eager For Evidence About Integrated Health Systems
Many are still hesitant to change their practices without more evidence that these systems will work.
Officials Unveil More Details Of Colo. Exchange Funding
A week after approving a tax on health insurance policies, Colorado officials are offering more details of their plans to fund the state’s health insurance exchange.
Health Law Still Misunderstood, Divisive At Age 3
News outlets examine how the health law is impacting various Americans and changing the health care system.
States And Exchanges: Mich. Senate Rejects Plan To Partner With Feds
The Michigan action means that running the health insurance marketplace in that state will fall to the federal government. In Idaho, the Senate approved a proposal to create a state-based health exchange.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
Study: Experts Question Cost Benefits Of ‘Telehealth’
Reuters reports on a new study that finds “telehealth” may not be “the next big thing.”
Senate Backs Repeal Of Health Law’s Medical Device Tax
The repeal was offered as an amendment to the Senate Democrats’ fiscal year 2014 budget plan. Although the vote was largely symbolic, it signals strong opposition to the tax.
Berwick Weighs In On Dispute Over ACO Quality Standards
Also, the Medicare Newsgroup reports that industry players are cautiously upbeat about the potential of accountable care organizations to improve quality and lower costs.
States Encouraged To Use Medicaid Expansion Money To Buy Private Insurance For Poor
The New York Times reports that the White House is encouraging skeptical state officials to expand Medicaid by using federal money to subsidize the purchase of private insurance for low-income people — a model not envisioned by drafters of the law. Meanwhile, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius predicts that Republican governors will eventually expand the program.
Health Insurers Urge Brokers To Brace For Sharp Increases In Premium Costs
The Wall Street Journal reports that health insurers are quietly issuing this warning to brokers. Meanwhile, an Ohio insurance company will drop its lawsuit regarding confusion over rules related to the health law’s high risk insurance program.
House Passes Short-Term Spending Bill, But Bigger Budget Obstacles Remain
The measure, which now goes to President Barack Obama for his signature, will fund the government through September. Meanwhile, the Senate and House still have larger issues on the long-term budget, including conflicting views on funding levels for entitlements such as Medicaid.
State Highlights: Minn. Democrats Propose Cuts To Health Services
A selection of health policy stories from Minnesota, Maryland, Louisiana, Colorado, Nebraska and Florida.
Research Roundup: Comparing Medicare Budget Plans
This week’s studies and briefs come from JAMA Pediatrics, State Health Access Data, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Kaiser Family Foundation and other news outlets.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including stories marking the health law’s third birthday and examining progress in regard to its implementation.
Experts Say Health Law Expands Coverage But Is Too Confusing To Small Businesses
News outlets examine issues related to the health law’s implementation including what is going right and wrong; how it might be applied on Capitol Hill and the White House; and confusion among small businesses.
States Debate Health Law’s Medicaid Expansion, Push For Special Deals
Coverage includes reports from Maine, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kansas, New Hampshire and Texas.
