Latest KFF Health News Stories
State Roundup: La. Lawmakers Angry They Didn’t Get To Decide On Health Cuts
A selection of health policy stories from Louisiana, New Jersey, California, Virginia, Massachusetts and Minnesota.
Fact-Checking Obama’s Criticism Of The Romney Medicare Plan
The Washington Post analyzes recent comments made by President Barack Obama about Medicare. Also, during a campaign appearance, Obama highlighted his differences with GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney regarding Planned Parenthood.
Health Care, Housing Subsidies Take $1 Trillion Bite Out Of Federal Budget
Two studies look at the burden posed by health care costs, both to the federal government and to households across America.
House Unlikely To Seek Health Law Defunding In Bill To Fund Government
Politico reports that Speaker John Boehner has hinted that the House will not seek to end health law funding in the bill that Congress is expected to pass to keep the government running.
Viewpoints: ‘No Cash, No Insurance, No Live’; Medicaid Expansion Is A Good Option; Eradicating Polio
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
Obama Skips AIDS Conference; Disease Weighs Heavily On Black Community
A roundup of news coverage from the International AIDS conference being held in Washington.
S.D. Can Force Doctors To Warn Of Suicide Risk Before Performing Abortion
In other news, North Carolina’s defunding of Planned Parenthood turns out to be a federal funding boon for the local group, and Arizona doctors are suing to stop restrictions on abortion.
Medicaid News: Conn. Proposal To Restrict Eligibility Rankles Lawmakers
A proposal in Connecticut to tighten eligibility for 13,000 low-income adults to receive Medicaid has divided lawmakers in the state, which wants the federal government to allow temporary restrictions on who can be enrolled in the program.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about new Congressional Budget Office health law estimates that reflect the Supreme Court’s decision on the Medicaid expansion.
CBO Reports On Impact Of Medicaid Ruling
In a separate report, CBO said the House GOP bill to repeal the health law would increase the federal deficit. Julie Appleby has the details on both reports.
Minnesota Wants Outside Audit Of Medicaid HMOs
Minnesota Public Radio’s Elizabeth Stawicki reports that the move follows months of controversy over whether the state’s contracts have been too generous.
Conference Marked By Talk Of ‘Cure,’ Commitment To Greater Investment In Research
The U.S. pledged an additional $150 million for the global AIDS fight, in what Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said was a step designed to move closer to “an AIDS-free generation.”
McDonnell Wants Better Answers To Medicaid Exchange Questions
Also in the news, the Boston Globe examines the possible impact of the Supreme Court’s health law decision on state-federal relations.
A selection of editorials and op-eds from around the country that focus on the campaign to eradicate HIV.
Study: One In 10 Employers Will Drop Health Coverage In The Next Few Years
The report by the consulting company Deloitte, which is to be released Tuesday, predicts the decline in work-based plans as much of the health law kicks in. Meanwhile, two Massachusetts insurers see opportunities to expand their out-of-state business.
State Roundup: Minn. Seeks Its Own Indepedent Medicaid Audit
A selection of health policy stories from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri and California.
VA Disability Claims Continue To Pour In
Despite efforts by the Obama administration to direct additional resources to help meet the disability benefits and treatment needs of veterans, the problems continue to grow.
Burgess To Offer Legislation To Fund High-Risk Pools, Reinsurance Programs
Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, plans to offer the bill before the August recess. Meanwhile, after fighting back a tea-party primary challenge, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, hopes to emerge as a dealmaker on tax and budget issues.
Where Does Ryan Stand On Romney’s List?
NPR reports on the effect Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., could have if Mitt Romney chose him as a running mate. Ryan’s budget plan, which includes sweeping changes to Medicare, is one of the reasons why he may not be “the safest choice.”
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
