http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org Health Costs Topic Wed, 22 May 2013 15:57:07 GMT http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/eeHHfQR0-Jw/health-care-immigration-budget-issues.aspx Politico reports that issues related to the health benefits made available to undocumented immigrants as they seek citizenship could muddy House negotiations. In addition, House Republicans have pressed forward with budget cuts that would impact Indian health care and a number of other domestic programs. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:15:00 GMT e8109da8-c464-454e-8108-2f37bd5e5149 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/22/health-care-immigration-budget-issues.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/jaZR2In-uHc/medicare-hearings.aspx Medicare is a topic of conversation on Capitol Hill as a Senate committee holds a hearing on the Medicare Part D drug program. Meanwhile, on the House side, members of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee heard testimony on patient cost-sharing that triggered a broad discussion of health care incentives within the program. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:14:18 GMT 007a3bd6-394b-4362-b357-20aeb3a67c05 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/22/medicare-hearings.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/a21SiJT0L_8/opinions.aspx A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:13:22 GMT b48daaca-7ea2-41d4-929d-310e622534d3 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/22/opinions.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/pXg7D0pIMTA/state-roundup.aspx A selection of health policy stories from California, Kentucky, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Missouri. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:13:00 GMT 4c4a938d-31bc-42c4-a560-c632cfc874a0 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/22/state-roundup.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/9uRWPq4hf0k/wed-first-edition.aspx Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about how the Medicaid expansion is shaking out in Virginia and Texas, as well as a report about the role health care is playing as the House attempts to negotiate an immigration reform measure. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:20:17 GMT 51cebcf9-83c0-43ba-8072-12a70a85f31a http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/22/wed-first-edition.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/YI-T_y3aPcw/health-law-marketing-issues.aspx The Wall Street Journal explores issues surrounding the health law's "navigators," a small army of people who are supposed to help millions of Americans sign up for coverage. Meanwhile, Kaiser Health News reports on questions about how the one in five households who lack traditional bank accounts will be able to pay their insurance bills. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:53:00 GMT 8c968ec8-6659-4a11-affb-2279a4dbc6b9 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/21/health-law-marketing-issues.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/AFi6QGP9VSM/implementation-emerging-concerns.aspx The notion of how life events could cause disrupted health coverage is a focus for policy makers. In addition, news outlets also are reporting on developments related to high-risk pools, and a break between the White House and organized labor regarding how the implementation process is shaping up. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:52:00 GMT 66d6f0fe-12b8-4bee-8926-d0e93f6209fa http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/21/implementation-emerging-concerns.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/7lYEutJpqbg/health-IT.aspx A Silicon Valley conference offers insights regarding what's working and what is coming next for health care innovation. Meanwhile, some startup companies are aiming technology advances at medication adherence. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:16 GMT 8c989562-2469-4060-89bd-3778d8130981 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/21/health-IT.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/1SFQB771P4s/seniors-medicare-and-poverty.aspx The estimate, which takes health spending and other factors into account, concluded that 1 in 7 seniors lives in poverty. Projections indicate that number could go up if certain Medicare reforms took effect. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:15:00 GMT ae127cbb-5390-471d-8afa-4207f1866a87 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/21/seniors-medicare-and-poverty.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/LiSxbPC6ue4/OpEds-health-care.aspx A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:15:00 GMT 53aa3ee5-2c96-42ad-9344-1d1a5598a3bb http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/21/OpEds-health-care.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/hZj0NbpkRAo/quality.aspx The New York Times details these findings. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:15:00 GMT c84ab074-b9fd-4c30-88d9-81a30bb6382f http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/21/quality.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/L8YjnhJFL44/state-roundup.aspx A selection of health policy news from California, Louisiana, Vermont, Minnesota, North Carolina, Arkansas and Pennsylvania. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:15:00 GMT 471a6a45-c372-4cfd-bee1-d11c4164d223 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/21/state-roundup.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/-PqiXWZgjsI/dems-push-back-on-premium-costs.aspx House Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats countered GOP claims that the health law is driving up insurance premiums by analyzing initial rate filings in five states. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:14:02 GMT d4426312-bc19-4478-9df3-36f876c69bc5 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/21/dems-push-back-on-premium-costs.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/4qKqhA5Uhig/health-law-big-picture.aspx The Wall Street Journal reports that "bare-bones" health plans may help some employers avoid the law's fines. Meanwhile, the Journal Sentinel explores how investors are assessing winning or losing stocks as a result of the law's implementation. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:09:00 GMT 996cb28e-5008-4f9d-9897-f22d20aefbe3 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/20/health-law-big-picture.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/BEDKtMQfQqY/fiscal-fights.aspx The Congressional Budget Office estimated Friday that President Obama's budget would reduce Medicare spending by $364 billion over the next decade and would reduce future budget deficits. The White House and Congress will likely soon need to work on a long-term budget solution as the nation again hits its debt limit. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:33:00 GMT 0b129704-e88c-46ae-896c-bbc258980f91 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/20/fiscal-fights.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/Qcekl_ujYt8/OpEds-health-care.aspx A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:32:21 GMT 9f1dd83c-43e2-4b94-8e07-8b84ebd49a77 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/20/OpEds-health-care.aspx http://feeds.kaiserhealthnews.org/~r/topics/healthcosts/~3/QyPsyZsvROI/mon-first-edition.aspx Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the policy and political issues currently surrounding the health law's implementation. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:26:54 GMT d53d91a0-1831-46ef-a2c2-c0f429bb0222 http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2013/May/20/mon-first-edition.aspx