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July 2009
2009 July Health Care News: Maine Rejects Insurance Choice
The July 2009 issue of Health Care News reports the Maine legislature’s rejection of a plan that would have given residents more choice in health ... (read more)
The July 2009 issue of Health Care News reports the Maine legislature’s rejection of a plan that would have given residents more choice in health ... (read more)
Bureaucrats’ Budgets Can Trump Doctors’ Orders, U.S. Court Rules
A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Georgia has ruled treating doctors do not have final say when determining how much care a ... (read more)
A panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Georgia has ruled treating doctors do not have final say when determining how much care a ... (read more)
Co-Pays On Rise, Govt. Regulations Blamed
Health insurance co-payments are increasing across the nation, and those cost increases may prevent some Americans from getting necessary medications, according ... (read more)
Health insurance co-payments are increasing across the nation, and those cost increases may prevent some Americans from getting necessary medications, according ... (read more)
Colorado House Abandons Single-Payer Plan
The Colorado House of Representatives has abandoned an attempt to lay the groundwork for a statewide, single-payer health care system.If passed, House Bill ... (read more)
The Colorado House of Representatives has abandoned an attempt to lay the groundwork for a statewide, single-payer health care system.If passed, House Bill ... (read more)
Fewer Consumers Filling Their Prescriptions
A failing economy is to blame for U.S. patients not filling their prescriptions, a study by a Philadelphia-based heath information company suggests.The ... (read more)
A failing economy is to blame for U.S. patients not filling their prescriptions, a study by a Philadelphia-based heath information company suggests.The ... (read more)
Hawaii Considers Takeover Of State Hospitals
Hawaii legislators are considering a pair of bills to provide emergency funds for the state’s Health Department while eliminating the Hawaii Health ... (read more)
Hawaii legislators are considering a pair of bills to provide emergency funds for the state’s Health Department while eliminating the Hawaii Health ... (read more)
Health Care ‘Reform’ Could Spark Rebellion
Just about everybody in Washington agrees individuals should be required to buy health insurance.The trade groups all support it. Business groups are happy ... (read more)
Just about everybody in Washington agrees individuals should be required to buy health insurance.The trade groups all support it. Business groups are happy ... (read more)
Health Insurance In NYC More Costly Than Rent
It costs less to rent a two-bedroom apartment in New York City than to have health insurance there, according to a New York Post investigation of data from ... (read more)
It costs less to rent a two-bedroom apartment in New York City than to have health insurance there, according to a New York Post investigation of data from ... (read more)
Health Policy Consensus Group Puts Obama, Congress On Notice
While the debate over how to address health care costs continues across the nation, a coalition of experts from pro-market think tanks released a statement ... (read more)
While the debate over how to address health care costs continues across the nation, a coalition of experts from pro-market think tanks released a statement ... (read more)
Maine Won’t Allow Out-of-State Insurance Purchases
The Maine House of Representatives has rejected a proposal to allow out-of-state health insurers to sell individual policies in Maine.Supporters of LD 290, ... (read more)
The Maine House of Representatives has rejected a proposal to allow out-of-state health insurers to sell individual policies in Maine.Supporters of LD 290, ... (read more)
Nevada Assembly Reverses Voter-Approved Tort Reform
In a bid to overturn the will of the state’s citizens as expressed in a 2004 ballot initiative, the Nevada Assembly has passed a measure removing ... (read more)
In a bid to overturn the will of the state’s citizens as expressed in a 2004 ballot initiative, the Nevada Assembly has passed a measure removing ... (read more)
New Jersey To Streamline SCHIP Enrollment Process
New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (D) has announced the beginning of a streamlined application process for FamilyCare, the state’s taxpayer-funded Medicaid ... (read more)
New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (D) has announced the beginning of a streamlined application process for FamilyCare, the state’s taxpayer-funded Medicaid ... (read more)
North Dakota Rejects State Health Expansion
The North Dakota legislature has rejected a measure to expand eligibility for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.The bill would have extended ... (read more)
The North Dakota legislature has rejected a measure to expand eligibility for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.The bill would have extended ... (read more)
Obama, Trade Assn. Reps Join on Health Care
Representatives of five major health care trade associations have presented President Barack Obama with a proposal to reduce the growth of health care costs ... (read more)
Representatives of five major health care trade associations have presented President Barack Obama with a proposal to reduce the growth of health care costs ... (read more)
Restaurant Menu Labeling Mandate Debated
Citing a need to curb childhood obesity, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) has signed on as Senate sponsor of a federal bill to require calorie counts ... (read more)
Citing a need to curb childhood obesity, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) has signed on as Senate sponsor of a federal bill to require calorie counts ... (read more)
Senator Suggests ‘New Entity’ To Oversee Medicare
Montana Sen. Max Baucus (D), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, has suggested creating a “new entity” to oversee Medicare, the federal ... (read more)
Montana Sen. Max Baucus (D), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, has suggested creating a “new entity” to oversee Medicare, the federal ... (read more)
Should Public, Private Health Plans Compete?
Let’s assume President Barack Obama keeps his campaign promise to create a parallel system for health insurance. Those who don’t get insurance ... (read more)
Let’s assume President Barack Obama keeps his campaign promise to create a parallel system for health insurance. Those who don’t get insurance ... (read more)
White House Announcement of Health Care Pact Questioned
The White House and its allies cheered when President Barack Obama announced six health care groups had pledged to reduce the growth of health spending ... (read more)
The White House and its allies cheered when President Barack Obama announced six health care groups had pledged to reduce the growth of health spending ... (read more)
