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Obama Signs $16.3B Overhaul Of Vets’ Health Care System

August 8, 2014 Morning Briefing

Military veterans who have been suffering long waiting times for medical care or live significant distances from VA facilities should be able to turn to private doctors almost immediately as a result of this law, which President Barack Obama signed Thursday. The measure also provides funding to hire new health care professionals. Already, though, some say that recruiting physicians to come into the system will present a challenge.

How Will Hepatitis C Drug Affect Health Care Spending?

June 24, 2014 Morning Briefing

Elsewhere, pharmaceutical companies are upset over new rules for a drug discount program — known as 340B.

Can Congress Put An End To Annual Medicare Payment Ritual?

By Susan Jaffe March 17, 2014 KFF Health News Original

This story comes from our partner ‘s Shots blog. Congress is still searching for money to avoid a 24 percent cut in pay for doctors who treat Medicare patients. But seniors are already paying their share of the cost in premiums, as if the pay cut — scheduled to kick in on April 1 — […]

State Highlights: New York Faces $1.3B Medicaid Payback Problem

July 30, 2014 Morning Briefing

A selection of health policy stories from California, North Carolina, Iowa, Massachusetts and Illinois.

Florida Jury Rules: RJ Reynolds Should Pay $23B To Widow Of Smoker

July 21, 2014 Morning Briefing

With its huge reward, the case is certain to be appealed.

Hill Plan Would Reward Medicare Doctors For Quality

By Mary Agnes Carey February 7, 2014 KFF Health News Original

But finding a way to finance the SGR replacement may be even more difficult.

15-Minute Visits Take A Toll On The Doctor-Patient Relationship

By Roni Caryn Rabin April 21, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Patients are more likely to leave frustrated and without the tools they need to take charge of their own health after rushed visits.

VA Request This Week For $17.6B Stalls Congressional Effort To Reform Agency

July 18, 2014 Morning Briefing

Talks between the House and Senate over revamping care for veterans were already difficult, but the big spending request complicates the situation.

Medicare Records Provide Tantalizing New Details Of Payments To Doctors

By Jordan Rau April 9, 2014 KFF Health News Original

But physicians and database experts caution that the information can be easily misconstrued or misunderstood.

Waiting For Medicaid To Kick In

By Anna Gorman April 21, 2014 KFF Health News Original

About 800,000 people in California are presumed to be eligible for the newly expanded program but lack final approval. For a Los Angeles hairdresser and others like her, that means medical appointments are on hold.

For High-Risk Women, Some Breast Cancer Drugs To Be Free

By Phil Galewitz January 9, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Starting next September, women at increased risk for breast cancer will be able to get some drugs shown to help prevent the disease without a co-pay, the Obama administration said Thursday. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended last September that clinicians give medications such as tamoxifen or raloxifene to such women to reduce their risk of the disease. […]

Table: Hospitals Judged Best And Worst For Hip And Knee Readmissions And Complications

December 17, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Medicare has evaluated how often patients undergoing hip and knee surgery were readmitted or suffered a serious complication. These hospitals did much better or worse than average.

High Court Allows Anti-Abortion Groups To Challenge Ohio Law Banning False Speech

June 17, 2014 Morning Briefing

The Ohio campaign law makes it illegal to lie about political candidates. The case originated after the Susan B. Anthony List accused Democratic Rep. Steve Driehaus of voting for “taxpayer-funded abortion” because he supported the Affordable Care Act. But he said the claims were false because both the health law and a related presidential order prohibit federal abortion funding.

Hospitals Sue HHS Over Lengthy RAC Appeals

May 27, 2014 Morning Briefing

The hospitals are demanding the agency fulfill its requirement to decide Medicare payment appeals within 90 days, instead of the current 16-month average. Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical industry scored a victory Friday in its efforts to limit hospitals’ access to lower-priced drugs through the 340B drug discount program.

Some Medical Schools Shaving Off A Year Of Training

By Sandra G. Boodman January 14, 2014 KFF Health News Original

The chance to finish medical school early is attracting increased attention from students burdened with six-figure education loans. Medical school administrators and policymakers see it as a way to produce doctors faster and as a response to the looming shortage of primary care physicians.

Promises To Fix Mental Health System Still Unfulfilled

By Jenny Gold December 13, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Even for those with the will and drive to pursue treatment, the process remains difficult, frightening and full of holes. On the federal level, little has come from the task forces and promises that followed the Newtown shootings.

Tough Medicare Decisions Await Bipartisan Budget Panel

By Mary Agnes Carey October 18, 2013 KFF Health News Original

Lawmakers have until Dec. 13 to reach agreement under legislation ending the shutdown of the government and raising the debt ceiling.

How Palliative Care Helps: One Iowa Family’s Journey

By Jenny Gold December 16, 2013 KFF Health News Original

‘This is their life. They’re the boss,’ says Dr. Tim Ihrig of the palliative care department at UnityPoint hospital in Fort Dodge, Iowa. ‘It’s an honor to be on this journey.’

What To Say When Mom Or Dad Has Cancer

By Carrie Feibel, KUHF July 30, 2013 KFF Health News Original

The Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston offer emotional and practical support for families dealing with the disease.

Ark. Court Reverses $1.2B Medicaid Ruling; Fla. Overhaulings Child Welfare

March 21, 2014 Morning Briefing

News outlets report on health care news in Arkansas, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri and Washington.

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