Oklahoma Dentist Called ‘Menace To The Public Health’
March 29, 2013
Morning Briefing
Dr. W. Scott Harrington faces an April 19 hearing over unsanitary conditions that may have exposed patients to hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV infection. Health inspectors went to his practice after a patient with no known risk factors tested positive for both hepatitis C and the virus that causes AIDS.
Today’s Headlines – Oct. 17, 2012
By Stephanie Stapleton
October 17, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including health policy highlights from last night’s presidential debate. The New York Times: Rivals Bring Bare Fists To Rematch President Obama and Mitt Romney engaged Tuesday in one of the most intensive clashes in a televised presidential debate, with tensions between them spilling out in interruptions, […]
Pressure From Insurers, Government Cuts Radiology Use And Spending
By Jay Hancock
September 10, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Here’s another reason health care inflation is down: The slowing growth in MRI scans, CT sessions and other diagnostic imaging that began in the mid-2000s has continued, paired with sharply lower Medicare reimbursements. The end of the MRI boom may not rank with the poor economy, high-deductible health plans and expiring blockbuster drug patents as a factor in slowing cost trends — scans make up about 5 […]
Report: Calif. Could Save $110B By Better Coordinating Health Care
February 26, 2013
Morning Briefing
In addition, state lawmakers and others consider what changes the health law could have in store for coverage in California — and not all of them are good.
Roundup: Feds Cut N.Y. Medicaid Payments $1.2B; 93,000 Fewer Kids Enroll In CHIP In Pa.
April 2, 2013
Morning Briefing
A selection of health policy news from New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, Georgia, Minnesota, Kansas, Connecticut, Maryland, Oregon and California.
Report: Medicare Paid $5.1B To Nursing Homes That Provided Substandard Care
February 28, 2013
Morning Briefing
The Associated Press reports on this development.
Today’s Headlines – Dec. 4, 2012
By Stephanie Stapleton
December 4, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including coverage of the GOP counteroffer in the fiscal talks, as well as the White House reaction to it. The New York Times: Initial Deficit Cuts Are Sticking Point In Negotiations For all the growing angst over the state of negotiations to head off a fiscal […]
Not Your Typical Presidential Debate Forum For Obama, Romney
By Peggy Girshman
September 27, 2012
KFF Health News Original
There’s nothing unusual about the way The New England Journal of Medicine displays the “Perspective” section this week: In dueling columns, under an original article on a “novel androgen-receptor blocker” for prostate cancer. But the authors of two of the perspectives are far from typical: B. Obama and M. Romney. The introduction to both is basic: […]
Today’s Headlines – Dec. 7, 2012
By Lexie Verdon
December 7, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations includes articles on the talks between President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner on the “fiscal cliff.” The Washington Post: Some In GOP Urge Lawmakers To Back Tax Hikes For Changes In Safety-Net Programs A growing chorus of Republicans is urging House leaders to abandon […]
As More Employers Drop Coverage, Retirees Turn To Specialized Insurance Exchanges
By Michelle Andrews
October 15, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Counselors help consumers who are eligible for Medicare enroll in plans that replace their old workplace benefits.
Health Law Provisions Saved Seniors $5.7B On Rx Drugs
February 7, 2013
Morning Briefing
USA Today reports that the Obama administration will announce this figure today.
Recessions Harm Older Workers’ Long-Term Health, Data Show
By Jay Hancock
September 17, 2012
KFF Health News Original
There are 20 million Americans between 55 and 60. Nearly 1 million are unemployed, according to the Labor Department. Many more lack health coverage, suggests the Census Bureau’s new report on income, poverty and health insurance. Thanks to the lousy economy, the whole group is at higher risk for long-term health problems and earlier death, suggests new research from Wellesley College. Wellesley economist Phillip B. Levine and colleagues mashed mortality and […]
Critical Decisions Await Patient, Family Members When Medicare Deadline Looms
By Sarah Varney
October 8, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Every day, at least 10,000 people turn 65 and most become eligible for Medicare. That can raise lots of questions: for those still working, should they enroll or keep their company’s health plan? If they retire, how does that affect spouses and children?
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]