Kaiser Health News Daily Health Policy Report

Calif. Unveils Tentative Price Tags For Health Plans On The Exchange

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:42:00 GMT

The monthly cost for policies sold on the state-run exchange came in lower than the 30 percent rate increases some had anticipated, though some consumers will still experience sharply higher premiums. Blue Shield of California estimated that current customers would see rate increases of about 13 percent.

Tensions, Threats Emerge In Ariz. Medicaid Expansion Debate

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:41:00 GMT

In addition, the legislative debate continues in Texas while in Florida there's speculation about what's to become of the state's uninsured population now that the legislature didn't take action.

Health Law Politics Swirl Around Scandal Reports, Implementation Frustrations

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:10:00 GMT

Some of the political ebb and flow is exactly as expected, with news reports noting that Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., a staunch opponent of the overhaul, is focused on linking the Internal Revenue Scandal with the health law. However, in other coverage, The Associated Press reports that some labor unions, which were strong advocates, have become increasingly frustrated with some aspects of the law. In addition, a Republican Arizona legislator received threats in response to her support for an effort to pursue the Medicaid expansion.

Health Care Issues Become Hurdle For Immigration Reform Measure

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:10:00 GMT

The key question that seems to have stalled progress for House lawmakers is how to handle immigrants who do not have health insurance.

House Panel Considers Measure That Would Ban Abortions After 20 Weeks

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:10:56 GMT

The bill, which is national in scope, is a response to the conviction of abortion provider Kermit Gosnell as well as a range of new state laws.

State Highlights: La. Grand Jury To Examine $200M Medicaid Contract

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:11:00 GMT

A selection of health policy stories from Louisiana, Oregon, Connecticut, Kansas, North Carolina, California, and New York.

Research Roundup: Getting A Critical Care Doc At Night; Poverty Among Seniors

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:16:00 GMT

This week's studies come from JAMA Internal Medicine, the New England Journal of Medicine, the Annals of Family Medicine, The Kaiser Family Foundation, the Health Care Cost Institute and various news outlets.

Viewpoints: We Need More 'Socialism'; The IRS's 'Unwelcome Role'; 'Fog Of Obamacare'

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:11:20 GMT

A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.