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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Seven Things You Didn’t Know Were In The Senate Health Bill

By Mary Agnes Carey and Laurie McGinley and Phil Galewitz November 30, 2009 KFF Health News Original

While much of the attention paid to the Senate health reform bill has been about the public option or financing, there are many lesser-known provisions that would affect consumers.

Democrats Target Federal Subsidies for Medicare’s Private Plans

By Phil Galewitz September 9, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Part of the effort to cut health spending aims at Medicare Advantage programs, which often offer benefits that go beyond traditional Medicare. But Obama says they are unfair and inefficient.

The Evolution Of Medicare Advantage Plans

By Phil Galewitz September 9, 2009 KFF Health News Original

The roots of Medicare Advantage plans go back to the late 1970s, when health planners believed they could improve care while saving money. Now, health care reformers say the plans are too costly.

Checking In With Chip Kahn: ‘Potential for Hospitals and Our Patients To Be Big Winners’

August 12, 2009 Page

Charles “Chip” Kahn III, president of the Federation of American Hospitals, has been a major player on the Washington health policy scene for nearly 25 years. As head of the lobbying group representing investor-owned hospitals, Kahn helped negotiate a deal in June among the hospital industry and the White House and the Senate Finance Committee.

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