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May 2009
2009 May Health Care News: Will Stimulus Bill Lead to Rationing? (PDF)
The May 2009 issue of Health Care News analyzes the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Research, a provision of the stimulus bill that some policy ... (read more)
The May 2009 issue of Health Care News analyzes the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Research, a provision of the stimulus bill that some policy ... (read more)
Alabama Medicaid Agency Expands Health IT Program
The Alabama Medicaid Agency is expanding its nine-county pilot program implementing an electronic health information exchange system that will link Medicaid, ... (read more)
The Alabama Medicaid Agency is expanding its nine-county pilot program implementing an electronic health information exchange system that will link Medicaid, ... (read more)
Bill Would Let Retirees Forgo Medicare
A Tennessee Congresswoman has offered legislation to allow retirees the option of forgoing enrollment in Medicare without losing their Social Security benefits, ... (read more)
A Tennessee Congresswoman has offered legislation to allow retirees the option of forgoing enrollment in Medicare without losing their Social Security benefits, ... (read more)
Bill, Lawsuit Aim for Choice
House Resolution 1118, the Health Care Choices for Seniors Act introduced February 27 by Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), is one of several recent efforts ... (read more)
House Resolution 1118, the Health Care Choices for Seniors Act introduced February 27 by Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), is one of several recent efforts ... (read more)
Congress OKs, Expands SCHIP
President Barack Obama’s signing of legislation reauthorizing and expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program surprised no one, ... (read more)
President Barack Obama’s signing of legislation reauthorizing and expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program surprised no one, ... (read more)
Health Care Finance ‘Reform’ Will Slam Economy
The worst idea candidate Barack Obama had during the presidential campaign was his pledge to finance health care reform with taxes on capital. To be fair, ... (read more)
The worst idea candidate Barack Obama had during the presidential campaign was his pledge to finance health care reform with taxes on capital. To be fair, ... (read more)
Kansas Gov. Sebelius 2nd Choice for HHS
President Barack Obama has nominated Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D) to serve as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Sebelius ... (read more)
President Barack Obama has nominated Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D) to serve as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.Sebelius ... (read more)
Louisiana Medicaid Waiver Is Delayed
The transition of administrations in Washington, DC has caused Louisiana legislators to put off action on Gov. Bobby Jindal’s (R) Medicaid reform ... (read more)
The transition of administrations in Washington, DC has caused Louisiana legislators to put off action on Gov. Bobby Jindal’s (R) Medicaid reform ... (read more)
Medicaid Grows ‘By Leaps and Bounds’ in Wis.
Wisconsin’s state Medicaid program is facing “administrative cuts” due to a 2009 budget shortage, Gov. Jim Doyle (D) has announced. Enrollment ... (read more)
Wisconsin’s state Medicaid program is facing “administrative cuts” due to a 2009 budget shortage, Gov. Jim Doyle (D) has announced. Enrollment ... (read more)
Michigan Physicians Blazing an Online Trail
Efforts by Michigan doctors to boost their online services over the past three years are paying dividends for patients with chronic health conditions.The ... (read more)
Efforts by Michigan doctors to boost their online services over the past three years are paying dividends for patients with chronic health conditions.The ... (read more)
N.Y. Governor Backs Off Soda, Juice Tax Proposal
New York Gov. David Paterson (D) has retracted his controversial proposal to impose taxes on soft drinks and other sugary beverages, as the alleged obesity-fighting ... (read more)
New York Gov. David Paterson (D) has retracted his controversial proposal to impose taxes on soft drinks and other sugary beverages, as the alleged obesity-fighting ... (read more)
Obama Rolls Back Bush SCHIP Reforms
President Barack Obama has reversed two of his predecessor’s policy directives that had prevented states from expanding taxpayer-funded health insurance ... (read more)
President Barack Obama has reversed two of his predecessor’s policy directives that had prevented states from expanding taxpayer-funded health insurance ... (read more)
Overinsurance Problem Is Unnecessary, Costly
We all know the situation, which is going on every day amidst our current economic woes: Employers squeezed by the downturn pare back insurance benefits. ... (read more)
We all know the situation, which is going on every day amidst our current economic woes: Employers squeezed by the downturn pare back insurance benefits. ... (read more)
Pennsylvania Medicaid Fraud Shows System Flaws
A survey of Pennsylvania’s Medicaid system by state Auditor General Jack Wagner has found at least $3.3 million in benefits were provided over three ... (read more)
A survey of Pennsylvania’s Medicaid system by state Auditor General Jack Wagner has found at least $3.3 million in benefits were provided over three ... (read more)
Personalized Care Bucks Trend Toward Standardization
Here’s an exciting new development, something I’ve been expecting—and hoping for—for a while.Instead of the standardized medical ... (read more)
Here’s an exciting new development, something I’ve been expecting—and hoping for—for a while.Instead of the standardized medical ... (read more)
Regulate Retail Clinics, Indiana Legislator Asks
Indiana state Sen. Patricia Miller (R-Indianapolis) is calling for stiffer standards regulating retail clinics serving patrons in pharmacies, shopping malls, ... (read more)
Indiana state Sen. Patricia Miller (R-Indianapolis) is calling for stiffer standards regulating retail clinics serving patrons in pharmacies, shopping malls, ... (read more)
Rhode Island Governor Seeks Medicaid Reform
With his state among those facing growing budget crises due in part to unfunded health care liabilities, Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri (R) is asking the ... (read more)
With his state among those facing growing budget crises due in part to unfunded health care liabilities, Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri (R) is asking the ... (read more)
Study: Children Spend Less Time Outdoors
As obesity among American children climbs, participation in outdoor activities appears to be declining, according to a report by the Outdoor Foundation, ... (read more)
As obesity among American children climbs, participation in outdoor activities appears to be declining, according to a report by the Outdoor Foundation, ... (read more)
Utah, Arizona in Health Record Pilot Program
Utah and Arizona have begun participating in a Medicare-centered personal health record pilot program sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ... (read more)
Utah and Arizona have begun participating in a Medicare-centered personal health record pilot program sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ... (read more)
W. Va. May Hike Cigarette Tax to Expand Medicaid
West Virginia legislators are considering a bill to fund an expansion of the state Medicaid program through an increase in the cigarette tax. The proposal ... (read more)
West Virginia legislators are considering a bill to fund an expansion of the state Medicaid program through an increase in the cigarette tax. The proposal ... (read more)
White House Summit Falls Short on Ideas for Actual Reform
The White House Summit on Health Care Reform, held in early March, showed how much needs to be done to bring some reality to the health care reform debate.Both ... (read more)
The White House Summit on Health Care Reform, held in early March, showed how much needs to be done to bring some reality to the health care reform debate.Both ... (read more)
Will Health Care Rationing Follow the Stimulus Bill?
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, known informally as the “stimulus” bill, appropriated $1.1 billion to create a Federal Coordinating ... (read more)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, known informally as the “stimulus” bill, appropriated $1.1 billion to create a Federal Coordinating ... (read more)
Wyeth Ruling Will Cost Providers, Consumers
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Wyeth v. Levine is likely to increase drug costs, decrease invention of new drugs, and cause a surge in state court ... (read more)
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Wyeth v. Levine is likely to increase drug costs, decrease invention of new drugs, and cause a surge in state court ... (read more)
