Latest KFF Health News Stories
State Roundup: Texas Docs Turn To Politics; Calif. Legislative Action On Health
News outlets provide health care news from California, Montana and Texas.
First Edition: October 8, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports and analysis from the campaign trail regarding both the presidential contest as well as House and Senate races.
Romney Takes Heat Over Debate Health Care Claims
The New York Times examined Mitt Romney’s claims that he was very effective at working with Democrats when he was governor of Massachusetts.
Debate Coverage, Cont.: Questions Emerge About Health Care Facts
News outlets offer more analysis of Wednesday night’s debate, including examinations of plans and proposals about Medicare and pre-existing conditions.
New Medicare, Health Law Ads Emerge In Congressional Races Across The U.S.
While Connecticut GOP candidates appear to be distancing themselves from the Medicare plans being advanced by their presidential candidate Mitt Romney, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has expanded its advertising targeting Democrats who voted in favor of the health law.
91 Charged With $430 Million Medicare Billing Fraud
The nationwide sweep involved arrests of doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals.
Research Roundup: Limited Savings Found From ACOs
This week’s studies come from Health Affairs, the New England Journal of Medicine, The Kaiser Family Foundation and other news reports.
Kaiser Permanente CEO Plans To Retire In 2013
After 10 years as the insurer’s chairman and chief executive officer, George Halvorson announced his plans to retire in December 2013.
States, Feds Confront Health Law P.R. Challenges, Exchange Implementation
States are dealing with the ramifications of the health law’s federally or state-run health insurance exchanges and the essential health benefits. Also, officials confront the challenge of educating the public on the health law’s provisions.
Medicaid News: Texas Transition To Managed Care Plan Hurts Caregivers
Meanwhile, California develops plans to move 875,000 kids from its Healthy Families program to the state’s Medicaid rolls.
Study: Free Birth Control Lowered Abortion, Teen Birth Rates
A new study that gave free birth control to low-income teens and women in St. Louis has found that the free contraception dramatically lowered rates for teen births and abortions.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the nation.
State Highlights: Kansas Court Decision On Malpractice Cap Expected Today
News outlets report on a variety of health care topics in Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Oregon.
First Edition: October 5, 2012
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including more coverage of how health policy issues were addressed during Wednesday’s presidential debate.
First Presidential Debate Marked By Disagreements Over Taxes, Medicare And Health Issues
Many news outlets are reporting that President Barack Obama often found himself on the defensive as GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney launched attacks against his record.
Health Policy Challenges, Details Create Flashpoints For Candidates’ Different Views
Although only a portion of Wednesday night’s debate was supposed to focus on health issues, the presidential candidates sparred on Medicare, Medicaid and specific provisions of the health law throughout the entire 90-minute event.
Have Attitudes On Health Law Shifted In N.H.?
Despite severe problems two years ago for Democrats aligned with the health law, former President Bill Clinton and the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in New Hampshire rallied around the overhaul at a campaign appearance. Meanwhile, a conservative seniors group emerges to offer a competing view with that of AARP.
Survey Finds Seniors Satisfied With Medicare Part D
The national survey of 2,363 seniors, which was conducted by Medicare Today, found 90 percent are satisfied with their Medicare prescription drug coverage.
What’s New On Pre-Existing Condition Health Plans, The Medicaid Expansion
CQ HealthBeat offers a progress check on the health law’s pre-existing condition insurance plan while the St. Louis Beacon explores the Medicaid expansion debate.
Senate Races: McCaskill Surges; Rehberg, Tester Spar In Montana
Meanwhile, Medicare is playing big in one Minnesota House race.
