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State Regulators Criticize Obama Plan To Create Federal Authority Over Health Insurance Rates

By Julie Appleby and Phil Galewitz February 22, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Three veteran state insurance commissioners said they’d welcome federal advisory help, but draw the line at giving the government authority over rates, a power they say states should retain exclusively.

Chamber Of Commerce Says Health Fight Over – But Sees Room To Maneuver

By Phil Galewitz January 12, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Officials at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce predict that House and Senate negotiators would finish their work and get a final bill to President Barack Obama by mid-to-late February.

Many Still Hope For Insurance Reform

By Jenny Gold and Julie Appleby January 22, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Some lawmakers are considering a scaled-back health bill in place of the comprehensive legislation now stalled in Congress. But there’s debate about whether popular insurance reforms, such as requiring insurers to accept applicants with health problems, can be successful without an unpopular individual insurance mandate.

Requirement For Americans To Get Insurance Is Central To Health Overhaul

By Phil Galewitz December 21, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Both the House and Senate health care overhaul bills require most Americans to carry health insurance or pay a penalty. Yet government mandates don’t necessarily ensure compliance: Not all Americans buckle up, or get their children vaccinated.

Health Reform: The Big Issues Bedeviling Harry Reid

By Mary Agnes Carey December 7, 2009 KFF Health News Original

To get the necessary 60 votes to pass health overhaul legislation, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid must resolve Democrats’ disagreements on the public option, abortion, cost and affordability.

Recession Doesn’t Keep Some States From Expanding Health Coverage

By Phil Galewitz December 8, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Despite the economic downturn that’s busting budgets, 26 states this year made it easier for low-income children, parents or pregnant women to get health coverage.

Seniors Often Reluctant To Switch Medicare Drug Plans

By Phil Galewitz December 1, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Comparing plans can save hundreds of dollars for some consumers but many people are overwhelmed at the prospect of making such a change. Seniors have until the end of the year to revise their coverage.

IRS Faces Tough New Duties Under Health Overhaul

By Phil Galewitz and Christopher Weaver January 6, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Tax agency would be responsible for checking whether individuals get required insurance, distributing billions of dollars in subsidies and collecting new taxes and penalties.

Plastic Surgeons Cry Foul Over ‘Botax’ Proposal In Senate Health Bill

By Phil Galewitz November 20, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Levies on liposuction, breast augmentation and other cosmetic procedures would generate billions of dollars to help cover the uninsured.

Tulsa Hospital Gives Medicare Patients Cash Back For Surgery

By Phil Galewitz October 26, 2009 KFF Health News Original

At Hillcrest Medical Center, which is testing a “bundled” Medicare payment system, some seniors get paid up to $1,157 for having surgery. The pilot program aims to save money and improve care by paying doctors and hospitals a lump sum and rewards the patients with part of the savings.

As Congress Moves To Cut Medicare Advantage Funding, Some Seniors Could Get Reprieve

By Phil Galewitz October 22, 2009 KFF Health News Original

The Senate Finance Committee calls for cuts in private Medicare plans to help pay for health reform. Some senators on the panel, worried about the 10.5 million seniors in the plans

Why Public Support For Health Care Faltered

By Jordan Rau and Phil Galewitz and Julie Appleby and Mary Agnes Carey January 20, 2010 KFF Health News Original

The Democrats’ health overhaul legislation is in trouble for many reasons, including key policy decisions that led many Americans to wonder whether they would wind up worse off.

Generic Drug Makers Say ‘No’ To Health Reform Tab

By Phil Galewitz October 15, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Makers of generic drugs say it’s unfair to make them pay $460 million to help fund health care overhaul legislation. They warn consumer prices could rise if Congress approves the 10 years of increased Medicaid discounts included in the bill passed by the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday.

Health Bills In Congress Won’t Fix Doctor Shortage

By Phil Galewitz October 12, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Even as Congress moves to expand health insurance coverage to millions of Americans, it’s doing little to ensure there will be enough primary care doctors to meet the expected surge in demand for treatment. One prediction: the shortage of family doctors will reach 40,000 by 2019, as medical schools send about half the needed number of graduates into primary care medicine.

Health Care Bill or No, Medicare Advantage Premiums Will Rise

By Phil Galewitz October 1, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Miami seniors will still pay nothing for coverage; rates to rise in New York and Philadelphia.

Senate Health Overhaul Plan Offers Employers Penalties, Assistance

By Phil Galewitz September 30, 2009 KFF Health News Original

For employers, the Senate Finance Committee health bill says size matters. Small businesses that don’t offer coverage would get tax credits while the bigger ones could face fines.

With Senate Health Bill, Reid Tries To Balance Many Interests

By Mary Agnes Carey and Phil Galewitz November 18, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Majority Leader Harry Reid added new taxes and modified major provisions of health bills passed by two Senate panels in a health bill unveiled Wednesday night.

Checking In With Linda Douglass

September 23, 2009 Page

Former TV reporter-turned-White-House-official says the health reform debate is different than 16 years ago, although she laments efforts by lobbying groups to “spread misinformation.”

The House, Senate and You: A New Guide to Health Reform

By Julie Appleby and Jordan Rau and Phil Galewitz and Mary Agnes Carey December 24, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Now that the Senate has passed a hotly debated health care bill, Congress is headed to the next step: House-Senate negotiations in January to try to hammer out a final version. Here’s where things stand and how you might be affected.

Ohio Health Care Lobbyist Pays $30,000 A Year For Health Insurance

By Phil Galewitz September 10, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Sebelius cites case of Rick Colby, who supports Obama’s health care goals, but offers some changes.

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