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Republicans Ask GAO To Probe Sebelius' Fundraising

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

GOP 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.

Patient And Physician Prescribing Information A Powerful Aide In Drug Marketing

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:33:10 GMT

The New York Times reports on this marketing development.

State Highlights: State Medicaid Investigators Get More Money To Investigate Fraud

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:32:00 GMT

A selection of health policy stories from Texas, Kansas, Georgia, Wisconsin and California.

CMS Examines Interaction Between Medicaid And Health Insurance Exchanges

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:31:40 GMT

Also in the news, developments on Medicaid expansion from Arizona, Ohio and Iowa.

Research Roundup: Surgical Residents Not Happy With New Schedules

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:26:00 GMT

This week's studies come from JAMA Surgery, the American Journal of Public Health, Academic Emergency Medicine, The Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Management Associates.

First Edition: May 17, 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:25:52 GMT

Today'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.

Retiree Medical Expenses Fall, But They Still Exceed Most People's Expectations

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:43:00 GMT

A study released by Fidelity Investments estimated that a couple, who are enrolled in traditional Medicare and retiring in 2013, will need $220,000 to cover medical costs throughout their retirement.

State Roundup: N.D. Abortion Clinic Sues To Stop New Law

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:42:00 GMT

A selection of health policy stories from North Dakota, Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, Texas, Oregon, Oklahoma and North Carolina.

First Edition: May 16, 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:20:00 GMT

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the Senate confirmation of Acting Chief Marilyn Tavenner to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

89 Arrested In $223 Million Medicare Fraud Schemes

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:01:00 GMT

Doctors and nurses were among those charged in the bust that spanned eight cities and focused on bogus Medicare charges.

Hospitals: Calif. Bidding War Intensifies; Va. System Eyes Children's Facility

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:25:00 GMT

The business of hospitals makes news in California -- where sides are engaged in a bidding war to buy a famed Santa Monica hospital; Virginia -- where pediatricians eye a new children's hospital; and Oregon, where lawmakers passed a new hospital tax.

Angelina Jolie's Choice Underscores Screening And Treatment Costs

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:25:00 GMT

News outlets report on the cost of and questions surrounding Angelina Jolie's decision to have genetic testing and then to undergo a double mastectomy as preventive surgery.

Calif. Health Exchange Awards $37 Million For Health Law Education Efforts

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:24:00 GMT

The grants will go to 48 organizations to help the state explain benefits, show consumers how to access insurance and encourage small businesses to participate.

State Roundup: Veto Of Medical Charity Tax Break Scrutinized In Ga.

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:23:00 GMT

A selection of health policy stories from California, Georgia, New York, Florida, California and Kansas.

Are The Health Law's Coverage Requirements Scaling Back Some Restaurants' Expansion Plans?

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:22:30 GMT

The Wall Street Journal reports how uncertainty about the expense of insuring employees could be leading to a slow down by some fast-food chains.

Doctors Transform How They Practice Medicine

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:16:55 GMT

Physicians are experimenting with new business models and practice techniques in response to financial and lifestyle pressures.

First Edition: May 15, 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:33:15 GMT

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about how the latest Congressional Budget Office projections could further stall efforts to reach a grand bargain that includes changes to Medicare and other entitlement programs.

State Roundup: Ore. Health Co-Ops To Compete With Big Insurers

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:42:00 GMT

A selection of health policy stories from Oregon, Texas, Massachusetts, New York, Colorado and California.

Probe Of Medicare Advantage Leak Finds Wide Speculation On Deal

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:41:42 GMT

The Wall Street Journal reports many people were talking about a possible compromise.

Subsidiary Of Indian Drug Firm Pleads Guilty, Agrees To $500 Million Penalty

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:40:34 GMT

Ranbaxy USA admits to selling adulterated drugs and lying to regulators.