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State Roundup: Texas Lawmakers Ready Health Budget

Thu, 01/31/2013 - 07:27
A selection of health policy stories from Oregon, Texas, Colorado, Florida, New York, California, Kansas and Arizona.

Viewpoints: Congress Must Put Entitlements On 'More Sustainable Path;' Reading, Writing And Mental Health Screenings

Thu, 01/31/2013 - 07:16
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.

Pharmacuetical Companies Eye Orphan Drugs As New Revenue Source

Thu, 01/31/2013 - 07:16
The New York Times reports that orphan drugs are increasingly being viewed as a business opporutnity.

Health Law Drawing Concern From Unexpected Source

Thu, 01/31/2013 - 07:16
The Wall Street Journal reports that the once strong-support from labor unions for the 2010 health law is growing tepid as certain provisions are being rolled out.

Medicaid News: Minn. Effort To Expand Program Praised

Thu, 01/31/2013 - 07:16
Officials in Texas, Oregon, Minnesota and California consider a myriad of changes to their Medicaid programs -- including fitting maintenance or expansion of coverage for the poor into tightening budgets.

Market Demands Spur More Options For Senior Care

Thu, 01/31/2013 - 07:16
The Associated Press reports on this development.

Medicare Expands Competitive Bidding Program

Thu, 01/31/2013 - 07:15
The new prices will kick in July 1 and are expected to save on average 45 percent for products such as walkers, wheelchairs, oxygen equipment and other medical products.

Longer Looks: Dr. Oz, Deconstructed; Malpractice And Apology

Thu, 01/31/2013 - 07:14
Every week, Kaiser Health News reporter Ankita Rao selects interesting reading from around the Web.

First Edition: January 31, 2013

Thu, 01/31/2013 - 05:21
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports on a new health law final rule issued by the Internal Revenue Service regarding eligibility and affordability standards for insurance subsidies.