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GOP Leaders Increasingly Signal That Deep Spending Cuts Are Likely

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 07:43
The across-the-board spending reductions -- also known as sequestration -- scheduled for March 1 could play into the partisan politics of the broader budget debate that includes Medicare, Medicaid and other entitlement programs.

Tax Forms To Include Health Insurance Cost Info -- Per Health Law Requirement

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 07:42
Today's headlines also include coverage of other health law issues, such as student health plans and the health care workforce.

Post-Newtown Shooting, Conn. Dives Deep Into Examining Mental Health System

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 07:21
A legislative task force has been reviewing ways to prevent violence, improve school safety and study psychiatric commitment laws.

House Republicans Keep Target On Health Law's Insurance Subsidies

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 07:21
Meanwhile, a new GOP lawmaker from Texas renews his pledge to undo "ObamaCare" while a senator focuses on workforce issues.

Political Cartoon: 'And The Good News Is What, Exactly?'

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 07:17
Take a look at KHN's lighter side, featuring today's cartoon and health policy haiku.

Nursing-Home Operators Face Credit Crunch

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 07:12
The Wall Street Journal reports that instability in the health care environment is making banks hesitant to loan money to nursing homes.

Viewpoints: Baker And Dingell Urge Efforts To Cut Gun Deaths; Doctors As Union Workers

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 07:12
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.

CDC: Adult Vaccination Rates 'Unacceptably Low'

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 07:12
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a "substantial increase" in immunizations for adults is necessary, especially regarding diseases such as pneumonia, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis, shingles and whooping cough.

State Roundup: Ga. Hospital Fee Bill Nears Passage

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 07:12
A selection of health policy stories from Georgia, California, New York, Texas, Kansas and Massachusetts.

Texas Gov.'s Speech Disrupted By Protesters Demanding Medicaid Expansion

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 07:11
Leaders in New York City and Connecticut, meanwhile, struggle with health care spending obligations as they try to balance their budgets.

First Payments Awarded From 9/11 Compensation Fund

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 07:11
Fifteen first responders received payments from a fund set up to compensate people who were sickened by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. So far, fewer applications have been received by the fund than officials estimated they would receive.

States And The Health Law: Action On Insurance Exchanges, Medicaid Expansion

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 07:11
The Associated Press and other news outlets report on state action on the health law's insurance exchanges as well as the Medicaid expansion.

First Edition: January 30, 2013

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 05:18
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about how the scheduled, across-the-board spending cuts -- known as sequestration -- could play into the partisan politics of broader budget debate that includes Medicare, Medicaid and other entitlement programs.

Q&A: Contraception Coverage Under The Health Law

Tue, 01/29/2013 - 13:26
Consumer columnist Michelle Andrews answers a reader question about the health law’s provision on no-cost birth control.