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House Republicans Find Democratic Allies In IPAB Repeal Effort

By Mary Agnes Carey March 8, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Later this month, just as the Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the 2010 health law, the House is expected to pass a measure that would repeal an advisory board created in the law to curb Medicare spending if it exceeds specific targets. But the debate is not shaping up like the usual House legislative fight […]

Health Care In The States

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Read more Health Care in the States stories from: 2012 Where You Live Determines How Much You Pay For Health InsuranceBy Julie Appleby and Jordan Rau, Sept. 29 In several states, consumers in high-cost areas will pay at least 50 percent more for the same type of coverage as those in lower-cost areas. Q&A With […]

Today’s Headlines – March 22, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton March 22, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Good Thursday morning! Tomorrow’s the anniversary of the health reform law signing, we’re all over it. But in the meantime, here’s your morning headlines: The Associated Press/Washington Post: House Floor Next For Contentious GOP Budget Plan That Cuts Social Safety Net, Tax Rates It’s on to the House floor for a deficit-slashing GOP budget plan. […]

Today’s Headlines – February 24, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton February 24, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Happy Friday, world! Here are your headlines: Los Angeles Times: Debt Would Grow Under Most GOP Candidates’ Plans, Report Says The sober analysis shows how difficult it will be for any new inhabitant in the White House to shift the nation’s debt trajectory, and the need for long-term and bipartisan efforts to gain revenues and […]

Today’s Headlines – March 9, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton March 9, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Good morning and happy Friday! Here are your morning headlines to get your day started: The New York Times: White House Works To Shape Debate Over Health Law The White House has begun an aggressive campaign to use approaching Supreme Court arguments on the new health care law as a moment to build support for […]

Video: Making Sense Of The Supreme Court Ruling

June 28, 2012 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey, Stuart Taylor and Julie Appleby are joined by SCOTUSblog’s Tom Goldstein and Lyle Denniston to break down Thursday’s landmark Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the health law.

The Hardest Job To Fill (And Keep) In Washington: CMS Chief

By Gilbert M. Gaul March 11, 2012 KFF Health News Original

The revolving door at the top of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services raises questions about the key agency implementing the health law.

House Moves Closer To IPAB Repeal Vote

March 6, 2012 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey talks with Jackie Judd about the latest movement in House Republican efforts to repeal a key part of the health reform law — the Independent Payment Advisory Board. One House committee passed a repeal of IPAB Tuesday while another held a hearing on it. The full House is expected to vote on a repeal of IPAB as early as the end of March.

Medicare To Tie Doctors’ Pay To Quality, Cost Of Care

By Jordan Rau April 15, 2012 KFF Health News Original

A little-noticed provision of the health law calls for increasing reimbursements to doctors who provide quality care at lower cost and reducing payments to physicians who run up costs without better results.

Employers Tie Financial Rewards, Penalties To Health Tests, Lifestyle Choices

By Julie Appleby April 2, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Whether such programs spur long-term change is unclear, and some fear discrimination against those with chronic conditions.

Medicare Data Show Variation In ‘Central Line’ Infection Rates Across States

By Jordan Rau February 9, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Across the country, one in six hospitals has high rates of one of the most serious kinds of preventable infections — those caused by catheters inserted into large veins, according to new data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Patients at hospitals in Maryland, Mississippi, Louisiana, Maine and New Hampshire were most […]

Today’s Headlines – March 15, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton March 15, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Good morning and good Thursday to you. Here are your morning headlines: The Wall Street Journal’s Washington Wire: Fight Breaks Out Over 2013 Budget Cuts A battle has erupted over House Republicans’ plans to offer a budget next week that will likely cut 2013 spending below the level the two parties agreed on last August. […]

Today’s Headlines – March 5, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton March 5, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Good Monday morning! Here are your headlines: The Wall Street Journal: Romney Advances As Obama Gains The resurgence of Mr. Romney, who hadn’t led the Journal poll since November, lays the path for a potential matchup against a president whose own position is strengthening. President Barack Obama’s approval rate hit 50% in the poll, its […]

How Obama Lost The Messaging War Over Health Care Law

By Julie Rovner, NPR News March 21, 2012 KFF Health News Original

As the health law heads to the Supreme Court, public opinion about the policies remains almost as divided as it was when President Obama signed it into law two years ago.

Despite Doctors’ Concerns, Home Births Are Increasing

By Michelle Andrews February 14, 2012 KFF Health News Original

The numbers are still small but some women opt to have their babies at home because of the convenience and to save money.

Today’s Headlines – February 21, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton February 21, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Good morning! Hope you enjoyed Presidents’ Day! Here are your morning headlines to get you back in the swing of things: USA Today: Court Action Could Prolong Health Care Fight Next month’s challenge to the Obama-sponsored health care law could affect the care available to most Americans, alter the balance of power between Washington and […]

Alaska Takes Biggest Step Yet Toward Health Insurance Exchange

By Annie Feidt, APRN February 14, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Alaska has opposed the federal health law so adamantly that it is the only state that chose not to even apply for a $1 million grant the federal government was passing out to states to plan a health insurance exchange. But that doesn’t necessarily mean there won’t be an online marketplace to buy insurance in Alaska.

Groups Push For Tough Health Spending Targets In Massachusetts

By Martha Bebinger, WBUR March 16, 2012 KFF Health News Original

The state’s largest employer group and a coalition of congregations are putting pressure on state legislators to curb spending dramatically.

Today’s Headlines – Feb. 29, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton February 29, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Good morning! Half way through the week! Here are your morning headlines: Politico: Who’s Health Care’s Key SCOTUS Vote? Administration lawyers have peppered their briefs with citations to opinions written by Anthony Kennedy and Antonin Scalia, they’ve seized on the arguments made by one of Scalia’s most beloved former clerks and their allies in legal […]

Today’s Headlines – February 23, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton February 23, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Good morning! Here are your headlines to get you going this A.M.: The New York Times: The Caucus Blog: Study Finds Mixed Results In GOP Candidates’ Plans For Federal Debt All four would repeal the 2010 health care law, which would not save much money since the law includes spending cuts and tax increases to […]

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