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Officials Looking To Cut Federal Spending Eye Medigap Policies

By Susan Jaffe November 21, 2011 KFF Health News Original

They argue that if policies were less generous, seniors might reduce their trips to the doctor of find cheaper care, which would save the government money.

Poll: Most Americans Support Contraception Rule

By Marilyn Werber Serafini March 1, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Republicans may still take heat over Medicare proposals, survey also finds.

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. […]

A Special Kind Of Health Care Fantasy Fulfilled?

By Jordan Rau September 20, 2011 KFF Health News Original

As health policy researchers gathered at the Brookings Institution today to learn about a new trove of data from some of the nations’ biggest health plans, the panel’s moderator, John Carey, noted that he had met his wife in the auditorium years before. There was a different kind of lust in the air again as […]

Seniors Get a Break On Medicare Part B Premiums

By Mary Agnes Carey October 27, 2011 KFF Health News Original

KHN staff writer Mary Agnes Carey reports that most beneficiaries face only a small boost in their monthly premiums next year, and some will enjoy decreases, Obama administration officials announced.

GAO: CMS Should Change How It Calculates Medicare Private Plan Payments

January 27, 2012 Morning Briefing

Insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans were overpaid by as much as $3.1 billion in 2010 because the government miscalculated how sick beneficiaries were, according to a review by the Government Accountability Office that was made public by congressional Democrats.

Today’s Headlines – Oct. 13, 2011

By Stephanie Stapleton October 13, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Good morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including a report about how Mitt Romney’s health law waiver plan would work — states could skirt some of the measure’s biggest requirements, but it’s still not a complete repeal. Politico: How Romney’s Waivers Would Work Gov. Mitt Romney says he has a plan that […]

Medicare Spends Less Than Private Insurers On Knee Replacements

By Julie Appleby February 28, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Study finds that’s mostly because the government pays far lower rates for hospital care

Do Gym Memberships Help Medicare Advantage Plans Attract Healthy Seniors?

January 12, 2012 Morning Briefing

A new study, which was published by the New England Journal of Medicine, found 35.3 percent of new enrollees in a fitness membership benefit plan reported “excellent” or “very good” health, compared with 29.1 percent in the group without the gym membership benefit.

Premium Rebates, Coverage Labels, Reduced Medicare Drug Costs Highlight 2012 Health Law Changes

By Michelle Andrews March 12, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Despite deep political division about the health overhaul, implementation marches on.

Today’s Headlines – March 23, 2012

By Stephanie Stapleton March 23, 2012 KFF Health News Original

Happy Friday! It’s the anniversary of President Obama signing the health reform law — here’s what the news has to say this morning: The New York Times: House Votes To Kill A Medicare Cost Panel In a rebuff to President Obama, the Republican-controlled House passed a bill on Thursday to abolish a Medicare cost control […]

Today’s Headlines – Oct. 28, 2011

By Stephanie Stapleton October 28, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Happy Friday! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the health law’s public support, the latest on the super committee and news about the cost of Medicare Part B premiums. The Wall Street Journal: Repeal Health Law? It Won’t Be Easy Every Republican presidential candidate has promised to repeal the Obama […]

Medicare Spending Growth Slows, But 2011 A Profitable Year For Medicare Advantage Plans

December 23, 2011 Morning Briefing

Medicare spending growth is slowing, even as enrollment rises, The Washington Post reports. Meanwhile, several large Medicare Advantage plans turned a mighty profit in 2011, despite the volatility of the larger economy.

Just A Few Days Left For Medicare Open Enrollment

December 3, 2011 Morning Briefing

Beneficiaries have until Wednesday, Dec. 7 to sign up for a prescription drug or Medicare Advantage plan.

Majority Of Docs Face Malpractice Claims

By Shefali S. Kulkarni August 19, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Every week, Kaiser Health News reporter Shefali S. Kulkarni compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs for Kaiser Health News’ Daily Report. This week in Research Roundup: New England Journal of Medicine explorers the frequency of malpractice claims and cumulative risk of malpractice claims across specialties. The Government Accountability Office examines the Health […]

Sebelius Touts Health Law For ‘Bolstering’ Medicare

June 12, 2012 Morning Briefing

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ comments were made during a White House-sponsored town hall meeting for senior citizens. Meanwhile, new figures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services indicate that some Medicare beneficiaries are not taking advantage of some of the new benefits.

GAO Report: Medicare Advantage Enrollment Still Rising

December 2, 2011 Morning Briefing

Democrats applauded the report’s findings that enrollment in Medicare’s private plans continues to grow at a brisk pace.

UnitedHealth Buying Medicare Advantage Plan With Chronically Ill Specialty

November 23, 2011 Morning Briefing

UnitedHealth will buy XLHealth, of Baltimore, for $2 billion to bolster its Medicare Advantage plans that offer coverage to the underserved and chronically ill.

Vermont Edges Toward Single Payer Health Care

By Jessica Marcy October 2, 2011 KFF Health News Original

The new system will move many state residents into a publicly financed insurance program and pay hospitals and doctors a set fee to care for patients.

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.

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