Avoiding The ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Likely Means Changes In Medicare
Congress would probably look for cuts in the health care program for seniors and the disabled as it seeks to find ways to curb federal spending.
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Congress would probably look for cuts in the health care program for seniors and the disabled as it seeks to find ways to curb federal spending.
Nevada was one of the 27 states that challenged the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act in court. But now GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval is moving forward on a key part of the law.
The decision is a concession to the reality that many states had delayed planning as they waited to see who won the presidential election.
The moves by Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon open the door for increased federal involvement in health care in staunchly Republican territory.
More employers are offering these insurance options, but they can leave workers paying thousands of dollars for care before the coverage kicks in.
The law requires everyone, no matter where they were born, to prove citizenship or legal residency to renew a license. But with too few staff to process the extra paperwork, hundreds of licenses for doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals are expiring.
Six public radio reporters - Martha Bebinger (Mass.), Sarah Varney (Calif.), Elizabeth Stawicki (Minn.), Erika Beras (Penn.), Lynn Hatter (Fla.) and Elana Gordon (Missouri) - talk about how yesterday's vote could affect the future of the health law implementation and public health in their states.
Newly elected lawmakers pledge to push ahead with health law implementation despite the Republican governor's opposition.
Urgent care clinics are part of a growth strategy for some hospital chains. But some analysts wonder if hospitals will be able to provide good customer service at the clinics.
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