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Cost Squeeze Raises Concerns About Health Benefits Package

By Eric Pianin and Jordan Rau July 27, 2009 KFF Health News Original

As efforts continue to trim the cost of health reform, some lawmakers and patient groups are worried that the resulting insurance benefits will be less generous and affordable than they had hoped. Fiscal conservatives counter that Congress needs to be realistic about what the country can afford.

Special Health IT Report: Electronic Prescribing Increasing Despite Glitches

By Ann Carrns June 29, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Advocates say e-prescribing is a key advance toward health care’s digital future because of its potential to reduce medical errors, cut drug costs and save doctors and patients time and money. But kinks need to be worked out to spur more rapid acceptance.

Georgia Insurance Commissioner Launches Inquiry Into Out-of-Network Payments

April 6, 2009 Morning Briefing

Editorial Calls for Senate Committee’s Involvement in Expanding System To Determine Out-Of-Network Doctor Payments

April 8, 2009 Morning Briefing

Recalling Kennedy: Health Care Players Reflect on His Career

August 26, 2009 KFF Health News Original

People who knew and worked with Sen. Edward M. Kennedy discuss his efforts to promote major change in the U.S. health care system.

Experts Analyze Obama’s Speech

September 10, 2009 KFF Health News Original

KHN asked nine experts

Doctors Say Electronic Data-Sharing Is Saving Lives, Money

By Rhonda L. Rundle June 22, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Memphis, Tenn., is one of a growing number of areas with a successful high-tech health information exchange, which proponents say saves lives and money. But the system now faces a crucial test: what happens when the initial funding runs out?

Transcript: President Obama’s Montana Health Care Town Hall Meeting

August 14, 2009 KFF Health News Original

The White House released a transcript of President Barack Obama’s town hall meeting in Belgrade, Montana. He begins with prepared remarks and then answers questions from the audience.

Recession Drives More People to Barter For Health Care

By Rochelle Sharpe June 17, 2009 KFF Health News Original

With many people strapped for cash, barter “exchanges” for health care is providing a temporary safety net of sorts for some workers who have lost their jobs and health coverage. And in some cases, people who have inadequate insurance are using barter to get critical services, such as dental and vision benefits.

Press Release: Baucus’ Plan To Lower Health Care Costs

September 16, 2009 KFF Health News Original

The following is a press release on Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus’ new health care reform legislation.

Checking In With James Gelfand, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

July 1, 2009 Page

In an interview with KFF Health News’s Jenny Gold, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s senior manager of health policy, James P. Gelfand, says that an employer mandate would hurt employers and employees: “It makes people who don’t make a lot of money worth less to their employers.” The Chamber also vehemently opposes a “public plan” but endorses many other ideas to reform the U.S. health care system.

Ad Audit: “What If?”

June 19, 2009 Page

“Ad Audit” is KFF Health News’s new feature examining advertising campaigns designed to influence the health reform debate. In this campaign, called “What If?”, Health Care for America Now, an advocacy group funded by unions and other organizations favoring major health care changes, pushes one of the most controversial elements of the Democratic-backed legislation: a new government-run insurance plan that would compete with private insurers.

Transcript: President Obama’s Colorado Town Hall Meeting On Health Reform

August 16, 2009 KFF Health News Original

President Barack Obama spoke about health insurance, a pressed for a need to overhaul the health care system at town hall meeting in Grand Junction, Colorado on Saturday.

New Kind of Film Noir: Health Care

By Jordan Rau July 2, 2009 KFF Health News Original

While lawmakers are targeting rising costs and growing numbers of uninsured, a new crop of health care-focused documentaries offer a darker, more conspiratorial view: Powerful vested interests lusting for profits are responsible for the country’s medical malaise.

Transcript: President Obama Town Hall Meeting In New Hampshire

August 12, 2009 KFF Health News Original

President Barack Obama continued his press for public support of health reform initiatives Tuesday at what The White House called a “Health Insurance Reform Town Hall” meeting in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Labor Leaders Wary As Democratic Allies Weigh Health Reform Proposals

By Jordan Rau June 11, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Labor leaders are worried as congressional Democrats weigh various health care overhaul proposals. Unions oppose taxation of employee benefits and want a strong public insurance plan to compete with private insurers, but some Democrats say they’re open to compromises on both issues to attract Republicans and fiscal conservatives in their own party. Unions have pledged to spend $80 million in their campaign to influence legislation.

Public Willing To Accept Health Plan With Limited Care Provider Network To Obtain Lower Out-Of-Pocket Costs, Study Says

June 11, 2009 Morning Briefing

Norfolk, Va., HIV Treatment Network Runs Out Of Funds Due to Revocation of Ryan White Funds After Billing Dispute

April 15, 2003 Morning Briefing

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