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Head Of Rx Drug Makers Group Says Obama Budget Plans Cause Concern

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John Castellani, the head of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, notes support for health overhaul but says efforts to change Medicare Part D program and companies’ control of biologic drugs “would do serious harm to our industry.”

On Health Care, GOP Has ‘Really Busy Month’ Ahead

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KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey talks with Politico Pro’s Paige Winfield Cunningham about the latest Republican effort to delay or repeal Obamacare provisions, including postponing a mandate on individuals to carry health insurance.

Business Groups, Consumer Advocates, Politicians, Policy Makers React To Mandate Decision

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Opponents of the federal health law, especially business groups and conservatives, were quick to praise the decision by the Obama administration to delay enforcing the employer mandate provision by one year. Some supporters said the decision would not create major problems.

Map: Where Insurance Options May Be Lacking In Mississippi Marketplace

KFF Health News Original

Thirty-six of Mississippi’s 82 counties may lack a subsidized health insurance option when a new marketplace opens this fall. Humana and Centene’s Magnolia Health Plan are expected to be available the remaining counties, noted by the dots on the map.