Kaiser Health Reform
First Edition: May 21, 2013
1 hour 29 min agoToday's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including stories examining how the approaching implementation of some health law provisions is highlighting key policy questions.
IRS Scandal, HHS Fundraising Stir The Health Law Political Pot
Mon, 05/20/2013 - 10:10The Obama administration's efforts to raise money from private sources for the health law have led some likely donors to become "skittish." Meanwhile, as GOP lawmakers seek to link the Internal Revenue Service issues to the health law, media outlets examine the IRS's reach in this regard.
Employers Eye Limited Plans To Avoid Health Law Penalties
Mon, 05/20/2013 - 10:09The Wall Street Journal reports that "bare-bones" health plans may help some employers avoid the law's fines. Meanwhile, the Journal Sentinel explores how investors are assessing winning or losing stocks as a result of the law's implementation.
Political Cartoon: 'This Won't Hurt A Bit?'
Mon, 05/20/2013 - 09:36Take a look at KHN's lighter side, featuring today's cartoon and health policy haiku.
Health Law's Insurance Exchanges Are Not Mirror Image Of Mass. Version
Mon, 05/20/2013 - 09:33Some of the state's features that advocates say helped consumers make their insurance-purchasing decisions were not included in the the federal health law.
State Rejections Of Medicaid Expansion Likely To Widen Health Disparities
Mon, 05/20/2013 - 09:32The Los Angeles Times reports that states opting against expanded eligibility -- among them, some of the nation's unhealthiest -- could fall even further behind as the Affordable Care Act is implemented. News outlets also offer reports from Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, California, Florida and Virginia.
Viewpoints: Sebelius' 'Ethical Line'; As Tricky Phase Of Health Law Approaches, Concerns About Exchanges Opening On Time
Mon, 05/20/2013 - 09:32A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
First Edition: May 20, 2013
Mon, 05/20/2013 - 07:26Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the policy and political issues currently surrounding the health law's implementation.
Republicans Pressing Link Between Obamacare And IRS Scandal
Sun, 05/19/2013 - 00:00News coverage of the ongoing IRS scandal is focusing on Republican criticism of Sarah Hall Ingram, who is now in charge of helping to implement the health care law.
IRS Controversy Fuels Republican Health Law Opposition
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:01Just as the House took its 37th vote to repeal the health law, largely along party lines, the Republicans held their first hearing on the IRS's tax-exempt and government-entities division. Several media outlets report that Sarah Hall Ingram, who led the division when the questioned operations began, is now in charge of the branch overseeing implementation of parts of the health law.
Republicans Ask GAO To Probe Sebelius' Fundraising
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:00GOP lawmakers seek an investigation of the Health and Human Services secretary's efforts to secure more funding for a private group that will help with the implementation of the health law. At the same time, an HHS spokesman offered more detail regarding whom she contacted.
CBO: Cadillac Tax's Bark May Be Worse Than Its Bite
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 09:53With fewer people than originally projected likely to be affected by the tax, the cost of the health law will go up due to lost tax revenue.
Viewpoints: Health Law's Effect On Patient Safety; Angelina Jolie's Surgery Is The Ultimate 'Choice'
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 09:33A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
State Highlights: State Medicaid Investigators Get More Money To Investigate Fraud
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 09:32A selection of health policy stories from Texas, Kansas, Georgia, Wisconsin and California.
CMS Examines Interaction Between Medicaid And Health Insurance Exchanges
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 09:31Also in the news, developments on Medicaid expansion from Arizona, Ohio and Iowa.
Conservative Lawmakers Seek To Capitalize On Link Between Current 'Scandals' And Health Law
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 09:28Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., was among the members of Congress linking the IRS scandal to the repeal vote and even talk of impeachment.
Research Roundup: Surgical Residents Not Happy With New Schedules
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 09:26This week's studies come from JAMA Surgery, the American Journal of Public Health, Academic Emergency Medicine, The Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Management Associates.
Political Cartoon: 'Cock-A-Doodle Don't?'
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 09:24Take a look at KHN's lighter side, featuring today's cartoon and health policy haiku.
First Edition: May 17, 2013
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 07:25Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the GOP vote to repeal the health law -- for the 37th time -- as well as how the current IRS scandal is being connected to the health law's implementation.
Tavenner Becomes Agency's First Confirmed Chief In 7 Years
Thu, 05/16/2013 - 10:10In a 91-to-7 vote, the Senate approved President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Marilyn Tavenner, who has been the agency's acting administrator, was endorsed by Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va.