Kaiser Health News - Health Costs http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org Health Costs Topic Mon, 21 May 2012 02:18:21 GMT Mass. Senate Passes Health Care Cost Measure With Eye On Saving $150B http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/2yXYhyrPrL8/states-massachusetts-health-care-costs-bill.aspx The Massachusetts Senate passed a health care cost containment bill Thursday that aims to cut costs by $150 billion over 15 years. The bill, which now goes to the Massachusetts House, would eventually align cost growth with gross state product, would move toward paying for health care with global payments and would change the state's medical malpractice lawsuit system. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:39:47 GMT d29d55ec-e9d1-4c28-9100-4923b23abb93 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/18/states-massachusetts-health-care-costs-bill.aspx FDA Gives Patients Less-Expensive Option, Approves First Generic Versions Of Plavix http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/JuU_aBQ7hKE/drug-industry-news.aspx The Food and Drug Administration's go-ahead will give patients who have to take blood thinners more options. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:36:21 GMT 586789c3-d25e-4be6-bf20-13b95de7eaf2 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/18/drug-industry-news.aspx Geithner Pushes Back Against GOP Calls For Long-Term Cuts To Medicare, Social Security http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/8lC9u6l5YRs/geithner-on-austerity.aspx The Wall Street Journal reports that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner offered a broad-based criticism of the Republican economic agenda. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:35:11 GMT b57a1b19-24b9-483f-adc0-4d5e83a7d365 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/18/geithner-on-austerity.aspx Viewpoints: VA Failing To Provide Timely Care; Roll Up Your Sleeves To Help Fight AIDS; Primary Care Doctors' Uncertain Future http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/KOXofCAgS1c/fri-opinions.aspx A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:35:00 GMT 5b555fc5-43cd-4dae-9d87-8449d9d615bc http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/18/fri-opinions.aspx Political Cartoon: 'Good News, Bad News' http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/aUeXlegslOA/4khnstory.aspx Take a look at KHN's lighter side, featuring today's cartoon and health policy haiku. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:34:01 GMT b11132a8-768b-45c7-af35-717e87a5fb92 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/18/4khnstory.aspx Research Roundup: EHRs Don't Seem To Improve Diabetes Care http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/TY2Pik1xPW4/research-roundup.aspx This week's selections come from the Annals of Family Medicine, the Urban Institute, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Rand Corp. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:34:00 GMT 98402a33-d554-4eb2-b54e-93560b4723dd http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/18/research-roundup.aspx First Edition: May 18, 2012 http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/LRoC7dtFsm0/fri-first-edition.aspx Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, report that congressional conservatives are fighting amongst themselves over health law strategies. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:28:20 GMT 726fcba5-3bb6-4786-83c9-411cfc031215 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/18/fri-first-edition.aspx Doctors Trade Prescription Pads For Electronic Options http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/P2o4SL3HwJc/health-IT.aspx The Associated Press reports on this trend. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:39:15 GMT 30b311ed-88bb-4e04-bcb3-544e8fdf4bc8 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/17/health-IT.aspx A Senate Panel Contemplates Innovations For The Health Care System http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/aXf_ZJGaNF0/cap-hill-hearings-and-investigations.aspx At a Wednesday hearing, members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee considered various strategies to make the health system more efficient. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:37:00 GMT e65dbe50-6b73-4678-a816-80525d3da214 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/17/cap-hill-hearings-and-investigations.aspx Viewpoints: Drug Shortages Scare Consumers; Georgetown Was Right To Invite Sebelius; N.Y. Judge Makes Plea For Pot http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/zaQps-r5WNk/thur-opinions.aspx A selection of editorials and opinions on health care policy from around the country. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:36:48 GMT a7407f64-a39f-4f61-898a-536b5c695afd http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/17/thur-opinions.aspx Budget Politics And Posturing Continues At Both Ends Of Pennsylvania Avenue http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/FV5nShOp2jc/cap-hill-budget-action.aspx Even as congressional leaders met with President Barack Obama on budget matters, the Senate voted on -- and rejected -- a series of budget proposals. Meanwhile, House Speaker John Boehner draws a line in the sand regarding the next vote to raise the federal debt limit. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:36:00 GMT 6152520d-3a06-48d8-a0ef-afdb4ccf1797 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/17/cap-hill-budget-action.aspx State Roundup: Poverty, Disparities Create Public Health Issues http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/Yaym3e05dQA/states-health-care.aspx A selection of state health policy news from Massachusetts, California, Kansas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, New York, Georgia and Alaska. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:36:00 GMT 53dad4e7-57f2-4f94-87d9-caa375e9e3e4 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/17/states-health-care.aspx Longer Looks: Music As A Means Of Treatment For PTSD http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/_3iauQk8wE0/Weekend-Reading.aspx This week's selections include articles from The Associated Press, Forbes, The Atlantic and Huffington Post. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:35:49 GMT 8b3717cd-ce06-400b-b420-f5cd97a3427b http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/17/Weekend-Reading.aspx First Edition: May 17, 2012 http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/EV_SLvFo0ec/thurs-first-edition.aspx Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the deadline set by the federal government regarding the creation of state-based health insurance exchanges. Thu, 17 May 2012 11:45:21 GMT bad19bbb-9834-440b-814c-50b164747c4a http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/17/thurs-first-edition.aspx Republicans Set Up Election-Year Showdown On Budget http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/zSbNKeqsxeg/cap-hill-budget-watch.aspx As the Senate prepares to vote today on four separate budget plans -- all of which will likely be rejected -- House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, says he will use the next go-round over the debt limit to force Democrats to make deeper cuts to federal health and safety-net programs, including Medicare. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:32:00 GMT 7ea0dde6-eab9-426b-8e8e-29bae0211ff7 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/16/cap-hill-budget-watch.aspx Romney Takes On Debt Issues During Campaign Stop http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/scY5l2YK-C0/campaign-2012.aspx Meanwhile, the Obama campaign released a new Web video focusing on the president's record on women's health issues. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:31:00 GMT aa84af26-e866-4b42-8b00-36108331e47c http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/16/campaign-2012.aspx Political Cartoon: 'Continuing Commencement?' http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/EXNryz0xf20/4khnstory.aspx Check out KHN's lighter side, including today's cartoon and health policy haiku. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:15:19 GMT 162a0a96-26fc-4c3e-a7b9-09f5a8ad5500 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2012/May/16/4khnstory.aspx