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Fiorina And Cruz’s Planned Parenthood Positions Make Waves In Republican Race

September 30, 2015 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post reports that Carly Fiorina’s increased campaign momentum can be credited in part to her fierce condemnation of the reproductive health organization. And Politico writes on the political prospects for Ted Cruz in the Senate following his failed attempts to derail the budget process over Planned Parenthood funding, which fellow Sen. Rand Paul says are not good.

Realist Vs. Crusader: Health Care Tussle Reflects Divergent Leadership Styles Of Dem Candidates

January 15, 2016 Morning Briefing

Hillary Clinton in recent days has fired up attacks on Bernie Sanders’ health care plan, but the battle goes deeper than a single policy issue. Some say it demonstrates what kind of governing style — pragmatism versus a political revolution — each would bring to the White House. In other news, the Republican field duked it out at Thursday’s debate, with Donald Trump and Ted Cruz exchanging the harshest volleys.

EHealth Sees Once-Thriving Business Decline Due To Health Law Exchanges

By Phil Galewitz June 1, 2015 KFF Health News Original

The nation’s largest online broker lost thousands of customers, but some analysts suggest that if the Supreme Court strikes down subsidies on the federal exchange, some may return to the company.

Advocates Push For Paid Medical, Family Leave

By Michelle Andrews April 21, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Two decades after passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act, Democrats and workers’ advocates seek paid leaves so more people can afford to take them.

Administration, Lawmakers And Candidates Seeking Ways To Control Drug Prices

November 16, 2015 Morning Briefing

Consumers’ concern about medications that can cost $100,000 a year or more is spurring politicians of all stripes and federal officials to search for remedies. Also in political news, calls by Sens. Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, both seeking the Republican presidential nomination, for the Senate to move to the right of the House on a repeal measure is causing waves, and Dr. Ben Carson’s health politics come under scrutiny.

Viewpoints: Cruz On GOP’s ‘Surrenders’ On Shutdowns; Rove Says Tactics Are Problematic

September 24, 2015 Morning Briefing

A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.

GOP Leaders Advance Plan To Avert Government Shutdown

September 28, 2015 Morning Briefing

In the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will advance a stop-gap spending bill that does not include controversial language to block federal funding for Planned Parenthood. A vote is also being planned in the House. But opposition from Republicans like Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, a candidate for the GOP presidential nomination, could still be a factor in passing the legislation.

White House, GOP Leaders Discuss Ways Forward On Long-Term Budget

September 30, 2015 Morning Briefing

The preliminary talks are geared to setting up a longer discussion on how to reach agreement for a two-year deal on federal spending. Meanwhile, as a stopgap funding measure seems assured, news outlets examine Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s relations with Republican conservatives, including Sen. Ted Cruz, and the conservatives’ efforts to find a like-minded candidate to run for House speaker.

Ted Cruz To Take Lead Role In Anti-Planned Parenthood Campaign As He Courts Evangelicals

August 24, 2015 Morning Briefing

In other news from the Republican primary field: Scott Walker has a plan for winning Senate support for his health proposal, Rick Perry and John Kasich trade barbs on Medicaid expansion, Donald Trump tells big crowds that he will “repeal and replace” Obamacare and Bobby Jindal brags about his move against Planned Parenthood supporters.

Texas Has High Stakes in Lawsuit Over Health Law

By Edgar Walters, Texas Tribune February 11, 2015 KFF Health News Original

Nearly 1 million Texans who signed up for health insurance through healthcare.gov would be affected if the court invalidates subsidies in federal exchange states – and not just the ones getting subsidies.

Viewpoints: GOP Presidential Candidates, Health Reforms And Replacing Obamacare; Ted Cruz On Ending Planned Parenthood Funding

August 21, 2015 Morning Briefing

A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.

Jeb Bush: Planned Parenthood ‘Not Actually Doing Women’s Health Issues’

August 26, 2015 Morning Briefing

News organizations fact-check the Republican’s comments at a town hall meeting — and find fault. In the meantime, the battle over Planned Parenthood deepens as Ted Cruz draws a line in the sand over funding for the group. Also, Politico profiles the man behind the covert videos that began the latest fight, even as the group releases an eighth video.

Limited Insurance Choices Frustrate Some Patients In California

By Pauline Bartolone, Capital Public Radio January 15, 2015 KFF Health News Original

California is seen as an Obamacare success story, but about 30,000 people there are stuck with only one choice of insurer on the exchange.

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Take Strong Positions Against High Court’s King V. Burwell Decision

June 26, 2015 Morning Briefing

GOP candidates for president vowed to keep fighting the health law despite some viewing the Supreme Court ruling as a win for them. Marco Rubio, Bobby Jindal and Ted Cruz all spoke about the need to replace the law.

Alaska Health Plan Premiums, Highest In Nation, Are Triple Those In Phoenix

By Jordan Rau January 15, 2015 KFF Health News Original

A look at the 10 least and 10 most expensive places for health insurance shows a wide gap in prices for the same type of coverage.

Sen. Lindsey Graham To Join Crowded Field Vying For Republican Nomination

May 19, 2015 Morning Briefing

As Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., takes steps to launch his presidential bid, The Associated Press outlines his positions on the health law, abortion, Medicare spending and other issues. Also from the Republican campaign trail, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal forms an exploratory committee and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s health insurance status again makes the news.

High Court Decision Could Be Wild Card For GOP Presidential Field In 2016 Primary Campaign

June 25, 2015 Morning Briefing

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, one likely GOP presidential candidate, is on record saying that if the Supreme Court overturns the use of subsidies in those states that use healthcare.gov, a fix would be the responsibility of the White House and Congress. Meanwhile, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said he would not extend the subsidies.

California To Broaden Autism Coverage For Kids Through Medicaid

By Daniela Hernandez September 15, 2014 KFF Health News Original

A South Los Angeles family illustrates the opportunities and challenges as the state takes its first steps toward expanding behavioral treatment for poor children.

Many Patients Find Unexpected Medical Bills, Even With Obamacare

June 12, 2015 Morning Briefing

Some states are trying to stem the bills for consumers who face high costs for getting care from out-of-network providers. Elsewhere, KHN looks at high insurance rate hikes, Ted Cruz fights his own party on health law subsidies and President Barack Obama takes to TV to defend the law.

Ohio Gov.’s Presidential Bid Faces GOP Scrutiny After Medicaid Expansion Support

May 18, 2015 Morning Briefing

Republican presidential hopeful John Kasich may have a tough road ahead to the Republican nomination because of his stances that are at odds with some conservatives. Elsewhere, Sen. Ted Cruz, another GOP presidential hopeful, never got health coverage under the health law.

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