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Democrats Confront Challenges After House Reform Vote

By Eric Pianin and Mary Agnes Carey November 9, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Democrats get new momentum from House passage of a health care bill, but face new tests in bridging differences within the party — and between the chambers — on cost, financing and coverage.

Transcript: Health On The Hill – November 9, 2009

November 9, 2009 KFF Health News Original

As House Democratic leaders celebrate passage of health care legislation, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., continues to await a Congressional Budget Office analysis as he tries to craft a compromise package between bills passed by the Senate Finance and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committees.

Study: Back Pain Too Often Treated With Expensive Surgery

By Joanne Silberner April 7, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Too many people are getting complex back surgeries when more minimally-invasive procedures would work just as well. The number of these surgeries has increased by 15 times in five years. Overuse of medical care is one of the reasons the nation’s health bill is so high.

Conflict Of Interest For AARP In Health Bill Debate?

By Peter Overby, NPR News November 5, 2009 KFF Health News Original

House Republicans are questioning whether the lobbying group is putting its potential for profit ahead of its members’ interests. It seems that whenever health care changes are debated, one party or the other seeks to undermine the organization’s clout. This story comes from our partner NPR News.

Medicaid Expansion Now Could Save Some States Money

By Christopher Weaver April 1, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Starting April 1, the first federal funding from the health overhaul law becomes available to expand coverage of Medicaid programs. Some states are seeking to use that money in current programs that cover low-income people who do not qualify for Medicaid.

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.

Medicare Coverage Explained

By Jessica Marcy September 22, 2009 KFF Health News Original

As a part of our “Are You Covered?” series, KHN and NPR examine how the health overhaul would affect medicare.

Transcript: Health On The Hill – November 16

November 16, 2009 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and other experts discuss recent and upcoming activities on the Hill — part of a weekly series of video reports.

Health On The Hill: Baucus Asks Finance Committee For Truman-Like ‘Courage’

September 23, 2009 KFF Health News Original

As the Senate Finance Committee devolved into partisan infighting about health overhaul legislation, chairman Max Baucus quoted Harry Truman’s advice to show some courageous, skillful leadership, and seize the opportunity to change things for the better.

A Consumers’ Guide To The Health Reform Bills

By Mary Agnes Carey and Julie Appleby and Phil Galewitz and Jordan Rau November 20, 2009 KFF Health News Original

The Senate and House health bills differ in important ways. We ask and answer questions consumers might have about the bills.

Transcript: White House Health Summit, Morning Session

February 25, 2010 KFF Health News Original

The White House released the first set of this morning’s remarks from the health care summit convened by President Barack Obama.

Fact Check On McConnell’s Statement On Medicare Advantage

December 9, 2009 Morning Briefing

NPR fact-checks a statement by Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell about the Medicare Advantage program.

Medicare Advantage Plans Waste Billions, Report Finds

December 10, 2009 Morning Briefing

Medicare Advantage plans waste billions of dollars by using money for profits and marketing rather than on patient care, according to a House committee report released Wednesday.

Baucus Releases Bill: No Public Option

By Mary Agnes Carey September 16, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus unveiled a health care bill today that would require most people to have health insurance and would bar insurance companies from discriminating against people with medical problems.
Video Highlights Of The News Conference | Mary Agnes Carey Discusses What The New Bill Means

How The Senate Will Tackle Health Reform Now

By Mary Agnes Carey March 21, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Senate debate over the health reform reconciliation bill could start as early as Tuesday and conclude before Congress adjourns for a two-week recess at the end of the week.

Will Insurers Balk At Weakening of Individual Insurance Mandate?

By Mary Agnes Carey October 2, 2009 KFF Health News Original

The Senate Finance Committee Thursday agreed to delay the penalties for people who don’t comply with a requirement to have health insurance. Some lawmakers want no penalties at all. But insurers worry that weakening the mandate will mean people will delay getting coverage, it would be more difficult to keep costs down.

Companies Providing Home Care Receive Large Medicare Reimbursements

April 27, 2010 Morning Briefing

An analysis of Medicare payments to home health care companies by The Wall Street Journal indicates that some companies might be taking advantage of the system for their financial benefit.

Medicare Advantage Plans Are Largely Unpopular In Rural States

November 10, 2009 Morning Briefing

Kansas Health Institute examines Medicare Advantage plans, which are less popular in rural areas, in a series of reports.

Transcript: Health On The Hill – September 28, 2009

September 28, 2009 KFF Health News Original

KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey discusses recent and upcoming activities on the Hill — part of a weekly series of video reports.

Baucus Must Strike A Balance With Three Factions To Pass His Bill

By Eric Pianin, KFF Health News Staff Writers and Mary Agnes Carey September 29, 2009 KFF Health News Original

The Finance Committee today thwarted efforts by liberal Democrats to include a government-run health insurance option in major health care legislation, as the Senate appears to be dividing into three important camps: those who are solidly behind Chairman Max Baucus, those reluctantly leaning in his direction and a handful of wild cards who will wield great influence. UPDATED

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