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Marketing New Health Insurance Options Poses Challenges

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:53:00 GMT

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.

Implementation Issues: Coverage 'Ping Pong' Among Emerging Concerns

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:52:00 GMT

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.

Some GOP Lawmakers Target HHS Secretary Sebelius For Fundraising

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:52 GMT

The members of Congress are questioning Sebelius' efforts to solicit funds for Enroll America, which is trying to help get people signed up for benefits under the federal health law.

Health Care Innovations In Technology Spotlight

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:16 GMT

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.

State Roundup: Nearly 13,000 Calif. Hospital Workers Set To Strike

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:15:00 GMT

A selection of health policy news from California, Louisiana, Vermont, Minnesota, North Carolina, Arkansas and Pennsylvania.

Democrats Push Back Against Claims Of Health Law 'Rate Shock'

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:14:02 GMT

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.

First Edition: May 21, 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:23:54 GMT

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including stories examining how the approaching implementation of some health law provisions is highlighting key policy questions.

Employers Eye Limited Plans To Avoid Health Law Penalties

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:09:00 GMT

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.

Findings Examine Work-Hour Restrictions, Impact Of Hospitalists' Workloads

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:34:00 GMT

A survey found surgeons-in-training often skirt limits on work hours. Meanwhile, a new study concluded that the length of inpatient hospital stays increased when hospitalists' workload went up.

Pentagon Advisor's Biotech Firm Reaps Millions For Anthrax Drug

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:34:00 GMT

The Los Angeles Times reports on this development.

New Psychiatric Diagnostic Manual Released

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:33:45 GMT

Long-awaited update of "the psychiatrist's bible" has stirred controversy.

Health Law's Insurance Exchanges Are Not Mirror Image Of Mass. Version

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:33:00 GMT

Some of the state's features that advocates say helped consumers make their insurance-purchasing decisions were not included in the the federal health law.

State Roundup: Okla. Gov. Pushes Funding Fix To Cover 9,000 On Medicaid

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

A selection of health policy stories from Oklahoma, Texas, California and Massachusetts.

First Edition: May 20, 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:26:54 GMT

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.

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.