Latest KFF Health News Stories
Federal Health Law Pushes Insurers To Retool
The Wall Street Journal reports that insurers are diversifying.
HHS Dual-Eligible Program Seeks To Lower States’ Medicaid Costs
The centerpiece of the program, which HHS says could result in savings of billions of dollars a year, would give states access to data detailing how Medicaid populations use Medicare services.
Next Stop For Health Law Appeal Includes Two GOP-Appointed Judges
As news outlets were chewing over Tuesday’s hearing on the health law, the next appeal panel was announced.
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
Medicaid: Fla. Revamp Questions; Texas Hospitals Complain About Cuts
News outlets look at issues surrounding Medicaid funding in several states.
Wash. Gov. Signs Health Exchange Bill; Texas House Debates Federal Overhaul
News outlets report on how states across the country are responding to the federal health law.
In Connecticut, Aetna is proposing rate cuts for this year, a move that reflects, at least partially, the impact of the federal health law. Meanwhile, The Hill reports that consumer groups are anxiously awaiting regulations that will allow the Department of Health and Human Services to review rates. These regs are likely to be out by the end of the month.
State Roundup: Maryland Long Term Care Costs Examined
News outlets across the country report on developments in health policy.
House Energy And Commerce Committee Approves Malpractice Legislation
The Hill reports that – as it marked up the bill, which would impose new limits on lawsuits against doctors – the panel defeated Democratic efforts to preserve more lenient state laws.
Debt Talks Continue With Medicare Losing Prominence In Discourse
But GOP plans for the 2012 federal budget set the stage for significant cuts in health discretionary spending – which are among the programs that make up the core of President Barack Obama’s domestic agenda.
Catholic’s Faculty Criticizes Boehner’s Support For Medicare, Medicaid Cuts
Just days before House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, is scheduled to give the university’s commencement address, a group of its faculty members criticized elements of the GOP’s 2012 budget plan.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the upcoming health policy speech by GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney.
NGOs Urge Ugandan Parliament To Reject Bill Criminalizing Homosexuality
Nongovernmental organizations on Wednesday called on the Ugandan parliament to reject a “proposed law that seeks to criminalize homosexuality ahead of an expected vote on a revised version of the legislation,” Bloomberg reports (Ojambo, 5/10).
Appeals Court Judges Skeptical Of Health Law Arguments
The first federal appeals court hearing related to the health overhaul offered a preview of how the Obama administration will likely approach the case before the Supreme Court, which is expected to be its final destination.
Plans For Medicare, Deficit Reduction Continue To Be Political Flashpoints
President Barack Obama will welcome Democratic congressional leaders to the White House this week to discuss the continuing budget debate. Though the bipartisan deficit-reduction efforts led by Vice President Joe Biden focus on less politically charged issues, Obama’s calls for long-term adjustments – including changes to Medicare and Medicaid – have left some Democrats nervous.
Mitt Romney To Give ‘Big’ Health Care Speech
The address is seen as the GOP presidential hopeful’s effort to confront what is seen as his key vulnerability
Court Finds Feds Fell Short In Providing Veterans With Mental Health Services
A federal appeals court called for drastic improvements in the system and charged Congress and the president with failing to take appropriate action to such a degree that veterans’ civil rights have been violated.
