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Health On The Hill Transcript: Sen. Frist: ‘Super Committee’ Has ‘A Shot This Time’ At Reining In Debt Through Medicare Spending

August 9, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist says the “super committee” has a chance at tamping down the nation’s debt and slowing Medicare spending growth because the American public understands the stakes – the American Dream.

Regulators Remove Restrictions On Aetna’s Medicare Sales

June 14, 2011 Morning Briefing

The sanctions had blocked Aetna Inc. from marketing Medicare plans and enrolling new beneficiaries. Now that they have been lifted, Aetna has indicated it will again promote its Medicare Advantage offerings. Meanwhile, Aetna has also purchase Genworth Finanacial Business.

Today’s Headlines – Sept. 6, 2011

By Lexie Verdon September 6, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Welcome back from the Labor Day holiday! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations include reports from a GOP presidential candidate forum in South Carolina and analysis of what to expect as Congress returns to Washington. Los Angeles Times: GOP Hopefuls Court ‘Tea Party’ Conservatives In South Carolina In a Labor Day warm-up for […]

What Will President Obama Say About Medicare?

By John Goodman January 25, 2011 KFF Health News Original

A big topic on the minds of many in the public policy community is what the future holds for the nation’s out-of-control entitlement spending in general and Medicare in specific.

Today’s Headlines – July 26, 2011

By Stephanie Stapleton July 26, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Good morning! Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about Washington’s debt-celing showdown, and news that the federal government will conduct health insurance rate reviews in 10 states. The Washington Post: President Obama, House Speaker Boehner Present Dueling Debt-Limit Plans To Nation As Boehner tried to rally support for his two-step plan […]

Hospitals Promoting Bargain CT Scans For Smokers

By Phil Galewitz August 16, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Landmark study shows annual scans reduce lung cancer deaths by 20 percent, but expert groups are not yet recommending such discounted testing because of concerns over complications and overall health costs.

Answering The Obama Budget Critics…

By Jonathan Cohn February 15, 2011 KFF Health News Original

For all of those people who are furious about President Obama’s budget, here’s an important question: Do you have a more fiscally responsible and politically viable alternative?

On Health Law’s Anniversary: Predictions For Next Year

By KFF Health News Staff March 22, 2011 KFF Health News Original

We asked 12 players from across the nation what they thought they would have accomplished by next year’s anniversary of the health law, or what issues they expect to be central in the ongoing debate.

Glossary

February 23, 2011 Page

The most important terms in health care policy, from A to Z. The main sources for this glossary are the Alliance for Health Reform and the Kaiser Family Foundation. Other sources include: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Internal Revenue Service, University of California, San Francisco, U.S. Department of Labor, […]

‘1099’ Repeal Speaks Volumes About ObamaCare

By Michael F. Cannon February 7, 2011 KFF Health News Original

When 34 Senate Democrats joined all 47 Republicans last week to repeal ObamaCare’s 1099 reporting requirement, their votes confirmed what their talking points still deny: ObamaCare will increase the deficit.

Administration Unexpectedly Expands Bonus Payments For Medicare Advantage Plans

By Julie Appleby November 16, 2010 KFF Health News Original

The Obama administration will spend up to $1.3 billion to extend special payments — meant to reward top-performing insurers — to those that score only average ratings.

HHS Will Award Quality Bonuses To Some Medicare Advantage Plans

April 20, 2011 Morning Briefing

Many critics say the payments are motivated by politics because the cash infusion will prevent service cuts that could have been a “headache” for Democrats in the next election cycle.

Nine Ways The New Health Law May Affect You in 2011

By KFF Health News Staff January 3, 2011 KFF Health News Original

In 2011 many new provisions of the health law kick in, providing benefits for many and potential new costs for some others.

Camp, Hatch Allege Misuse Of Medicare Advantage Bonus Payments

April 15, 2011 Morning Briefing

The GOP lawmakers allege that the administration’s use of certain bonus payments that are available through a demonstration program are for political gain.

Health On The Hill Transcript: Democrats On Defense As Republicans Plan Attack On Health Law

February 7, 2011 KFF Health News Original

House Republicans are holding committee hearings this week on the health law’s provisions governing Medicare, abortion and small business.

Health On The Hill Transcript: Democrats, Republicans Stake Out Positions In Budget Talks

June 20, 2011 KFF Health News Original

PBS Newshour’s David Chalian talks with Jackie Judd about the latest developments in the budget negotiations being led by Vice President Joe Biden and the role of Medicaid and Medicare in those talks.

CMS: Medicare Advantage Rate Increases Will Be Lower Than Expected

April 5, 2011 Morning Briefing

The payments will be lower than initially projected because of lower-than-expected spending on doctor visits.

Fact Check: Questions Mount As Health Law Rolls Out

By Julie Rovner, NPR News January 20, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Even as congressional Republicans are seeking to undo the health law, some of its provisions continue to kick in. NPR answered consumer questions about the impact of law.

In Medicare Debate, Both Sides Claim An Edge

By Mara Liasson, NPR News May 18, 2011 KFF Health News Original

In the debate over Medicare, both Democrats and Republicans are claiming the upper hand after years of honing their attacks on the other, and next week’s special congressional election in N.Y. will provide a test case of who is winning.

Berwick Pushes Quality Of Health Care, Defends Reform Law

November 17, 2010 KFF Health News Original

In his first appearance before a congressional committee since becoming administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. Donald Berwick told the Senate Finance Committee that the health law would help make the delivery of medical care more efficient and reduce its cost. KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey talks about the hearing.

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