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Today’s Headlines – Nov. 9, 2012

By Lexie Verdon November 9, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including news about effort to cut a deal on taxes and entitlements to avoid the “fiscal cliff.” The New York Times: With Obama Re-Elected, States Scramble Over Health Law After nearly three years of legal and political threats that kept President Obama’s health care law in […]

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Health Law’s Promise Of Coverage Not Resonating With Miami’s Uninsured

By Guy Gugliotta October 29, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Miami-Dade has one of the country’s highest rates of uninsured residents, but the issue is not rising to the top of the bitter campaign in Florida.

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Today’s Headlines – Nov. 14, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton November 14, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including details about how lines are being drawn regarding the ‘fiscal cliff’ negotiations. The New York Times: Obama Vows Firm Stance On Deficit-Reduction Plan President Obama reassured leaders of labor and progressive groups on Tuesday that he will not yield to Congressional Republicans and extend Bush-era […]

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Today’s Headlines – Nov. 5, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton November 5, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the final round of polls, forecasts regarding which party will control the House and Senate and analysis of how campaign-trail messages have been playing during the election season’s final hours. The Wall Street Journal: Obama And Romney Deadlocked, Polls Show The dueling assertions […]

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Today’s Headlines – Oct. 11, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton October 11, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including previews of how Medicare and other health policy issues might play in tonight’s vice presidential debate. The New York Times: This Election, A Stark Choice In Health Care When Americans go to the polls next month, they will cast a vote not just for president […]

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Today’s Headlines – Oct. 3, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton October 3, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including presidential debate previews and reports on a new round of polling. The Wall Street Journal: Race Tightens In 2 States As Ohio Gap Widens The presidential race is tightening in the battleground states of Florida and Virginia, but one of the biggest prizes—Ohio—remains a difficult […]

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Today’s Headlines – Oct. 15, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton October 15, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including the latest developments and polling news from the presidential campaign trail as well as details about how Medicare and other health issues are shaping up in House and Senate races. The Washington Post: Presidential Contest Tight Nationally Ahead Of Second Debate On the eve of […]

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Medicare & Aging News From KFF Health News — 2012

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KFF Health News has had a variety of coverage about Medicare, long-term care and other issues affecting seniors’ quality of care and life. Below is a complete list of our 2012 coverage. See Stories Published In: 2014 | 2013 KFF Health News’s coverage of aging and long-term care issues is produced with support from The […]

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Maneuvering Toward A ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Deal

December 19, 2012 Morning Briefing

House Republicans moved Tuesday toward a “Plan B” if budget talks fail. Some media outlets suggested that both President Barack Obama and Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, are attempting to quell backlash within their own parties.

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Shingles Vaccinations Not Covered For Some Medicare Beneficiaries

By Michelle Andrews September 10, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Answers to readers’ questions about how seniors can qualify for coverage for the inoculations, whether parents are required to keep young adults on their plan and getting pregnancy care for dependents.

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Today’s Headlines – Sept. 6, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton September 6, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including health policy highlights from the Democratic National Convention as well as dispatches from the states. Los Angeles Times: Bill Clinton Fires Up Democratic Convention The former president assailed Romney and his running mate, Rep. Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin, for accusing Obama of cutting $716 […]

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Health Law Prompts Review Of Some Medigap Plans; Defining Who Gets Dependent Status

By Michelle Andrews August 20, 2012 KFF Health News Original

In responses to readers’ questions, columnist Michelle Andrews looks at efforts to curb spending by Medigap insurance. In addition, she explores how health plans determine who can be on your coverage.

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HHS: Health Law Changes To Medicare Drug Program Saved Seniors $5B

December 4, 2012 Morning Briefing

The administration announces that almost 2.8 million people have saved an average $677, because the law is closing the prescription drug doughnut hole.

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Preventive Services Task Force Endorses Obesity Screening, Counseling

By Judith Graham June 25, 2012 KFF Health News Original

All adults should be screened for obesity, and those found to be obese should be offered at least 12 weeks of intensive counseling about lifestyle changes, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said in a statement published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The recommendation is likely to accelerate insurance companies’ coverage of weight […]

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Obama’s Health Care Record

September 10, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Here’s a summary of President Barack Obama’s record on a range of health care issues, including Medicare.

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Medicare Part B Premiums Up $5 Per Month Next Year

November 19, 2012 Morning Briefing

The increase will eat about a quarter of a typical retiree’s cost-of-living raise in Social Security payments.

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Decision Day: How It’s Playing On Twitter

By Shefali S. Kulkarni June 28, 2012 KFF Health News Original

//platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsWe’re watching Twitter so you don’t have to. We will update this page throughout the day with the most interesting and provocative reactions from social media. 6:25 p.m. update: VIDEO: #SCOTUS confirms what I have consistently said, #Obamacare is a #TaxHike and we need #FullRepeal #idpol youtube.com/watch?v=s-WnFC… — Senator Mike Crapo (@MikeCrapo) June 28, 2012 […]

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HHS Office Of The Inspector General Recovers A Record-Setting $5.2B In Fiscal 2012

November 28, 2012 Morning Briefing

Modern Healthcare reports that the recouped funds are in the form of “expected” HHS “receivables” stemming from investigations with which its auditors and officials were involved.

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Women’s Health: Advocates Seek New Plan B Consideration; Texas Lawmakers Find Planned Parenthood Decision Is Costly

December 7, 2012 Morning Briefing

NPR notes that some backers of the “morning after” pill hope to get HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ to review her year-old decision to not to lift the age restrictions on the drug. The Texas Tribune also finds that legislators there are coming to grips with the cost of more than 20,000 babies expected because of the lack of state-subsidized birth control.

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Today’s Headlines – Oct. 4, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton October 4, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including highlights, analysis and fact-checking from last night’s presidential debate. The Associated Press/Washington Post: Romney, Obama Tangle Over Health Care Reform Law In First Presidential Debate Republican Mitt Romney is vowing to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care law, saying it adds costs to the health […]

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