Oklahoma Law Reflects Divide Over End-Of-Life Issues
A new law passed this year says Oklahoma patients who are disabled, elderly or terminally ill cannot be denied life-preserving treatments if they or their health proxies want it.
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Senate Confirms Tavenner To Head CMS
KHN's Mary Agnes Carey talks with Jennifer Haberkorn of Politico Pro about the Senate's confirmation Wednesday of Marilyn Tavenner to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the challenges she faces.
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How A Florida Medical School Cares For Communities In Need
In places where medical care is scare, medical schools -- like Florida International University -- are connecting students with people who need to see a doctor, and making it a major part of their curriculum.
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Doctors Transform How They Practice Medicine
Physicians are experimenting with new business models and practice techniques in response to financial and lifestyle pressures.
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Hospitals, Testing Companies Face Questions About Value Of Community Screenings
Promotions don't disclose that many of the tests for heart disease and stroke are not recommended for those without symptoms or risk factors.
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Coverage Problems Could Still Remain For Young Adults
Despite having access to parents' health policies and new options provided by the health law, this age group faces challenges.
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Under-26 Coverage: Does It Matter If My Child Just Got Out Of Jail?
Michelle Andrews answers a reader question about keeping your children on your health plan until they turn 26, even if they were recently released from jail.
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Obama: ‘The Law Is Here To Stay’
President Barack Obama gave a speech Friday on the health law, and he emphasized his administration's commitment to moving forward with a full rollout of all the law's provisions.
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Oregon’s Medicaid Lottery: A Participant’s View
Amid the cacophony of expert views about the implications of a landmark study, a Medicaid beneficiary weighs in on the values and shortcomings of public health assistance.
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Colorado Exchange Board Spars Over Federal Funding
Statehouse Republicans say the board has asked for too much money for Colorado's online insurance marketplace.
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