Latest KFF Health News Stories
Obama’s Health Law Legacy Still Not Settled; Romney Faces Health Policy Pressure
An Associated Press analysis points out that if Obama loses in November, he risks losing the law and his legacy. But Romney is also facing pressure.
Health Exchange Deadlines, Other Implementation Issues Come Into Focus
Some discussion surrounds whether the deadlines will be pushed back.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Law Aimed At Closing Mississippi’s Only Abortion Clinic
The judge set a July 11 hearing on the state law, which would force physicians at the facility to have admitting rights at a local hospital.
Health Law Debate Spins On Sunday Talk Shows
With the Supreme Court decision still fresh, congressional leaders and administration officials went on the Sunday talk shows to press their points on the health law.
CBS News: Roberts Shifted View On Constitutionality Of Individual Mandate
CBS News reports that Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. initially sided with conservatives before he changed his mind and formed an alliance with liberals to uphold most of the health care law. Other news outlets scrutinize Roberts’s historic decision.
Is The Individual Mandate Payment Penalty A Tax?
As the dust settles after the Supreme Court speaks, the debate regarding this key element of the decision continues to claim the spotlight.
State Roundup: Bumpy Managed Care Transition In Calif.
A selection of health policy stories from California, Wisconsin, Massachusetts and Minnesota.
The ruling by the Supreme Court to uphold most of the health law has put the controversy squarely back on the parties’ agendas for the November elections.
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including the latest news, developments, analysis and fallout from last week’s Supreme Court health law decision.
Boehner Says GOP ‘Resolved’ To Overturn Health Law; Pelosi Calls Effort ‘Unrealistic’
Leadership from both parties staked out their positions on the health law and the Supreme Court ruling on Sunday talk shows.
Supreme Court Lets Most Of Health Law Stand
In a decision that surprised many observers, the high court allowed the measure’s individual mandate to survive as a tax but set limits on the law’s Medicaid expansion.
Medicaid Piece Of High Court Decision Creates Questions For States
The element of the ruling that allows states to “opt out” of the health law’s Medicaid expansion without losing current program funding immediately changed state-level implementation dynamics.
Longer Looks: Native American Rehab Facility Helps Families In Ore.
This week’s selections include articles from The Oregonian, New York Times Magazine, The Daily Beast, The Atlantic and NPR.
Roberts’ Position Dismays Conservatives, Surprises President
The chief justice treads a very narrow path to find the health law constitutional and helps to redefine the public’s view of the court.
Most Health Care Firms Expect To Benefit From Health Law
The court’s decision to uphold the law is expected to help nearly every corner of the health care industry, The Associated Press reports. But other outlets also note that insurers are concerned about new rules.
Health System Changes Move Forward
Press reports detail the steps that might happen next in terms of the health law’s implementation as well as what the decision might mean for consumers.
How The High Court’s Decision Contributes To Obama’s Legacy
News outlets report on how the health law, and the Supreme Court’s review of it, will be important parts of President Barack Obama’s place in history.
Ruling On Health Care Roils The Markets
Hospital stocks surged but insurance stocks fell.
From the states… reactions involving confusion, celebration or stiff opposition regarding the implementation of the health law’s insurance exchanges — despite affirmation of the overhaul’s constitutionality by the Supreme Court Thursday.
