CBO Finds Heath Overhaul Will Cost $940 Billion Over 10 Years But Trim Deficit

Rep. Steny Hoyer says CBO analysis finds the measure would reduce the federal deficit by $130 billion in the first 10 years and $1.2 trillion in the second 10 years. CBO's Estimate | Full Text: Reconciliation Act of 2010 3:00PM ET

States Weigh Taxes To Help Fund Medicaid—And Raise Federal Contributions

By Andy MillerGeorgia, Iowa, Tennessee and Wisconsin are considering taxing hospitals to help pay for Medicaid. Those extra funds can also generate more money from Washington. Mar 17

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By Phil GalewitzGold Dust Saloon owner Ruth McDonald (right) uses an innovative "three share" model to provide health coverage for her workers. The restaurant is one of 30 employers in a Colorado program that provides low-cost coverage to small businesses. (Thomas Kimmell/KHN) Mar 16

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Audio: Health On The Hill - Post-CBO Estimate on Reconciliation Package
With a new preliminary Congressional Budget Office released Thursday morning and language of the health care reconciliation package posted in the afternoon, House Democratic leaders continue their push to pass their health care overhaul legislation this weekend. | Listen to interview 2:41PM ET
Piecemeal COBRA Health Insurance Subsidy Extensions Puzzle Laid-Off Workers
By Jenny GoldCongress has extended the COBRA subsidy periods again and again, helping many laid-off workers keep health insurance but sowing confusion as well. Mar 16
New Study: Drug Prices Rise For Seniors Who Reach Medicare Part D Coverage Gap
By Jessica MarcySeniors who reach the "doughnut hole" for prescription medications find that price increases are far outpacing inflation. Mar 16
House Democrats Weigh Obscure Tactic To Pass Health Care
By Julie Rovner, NPR NewsDemocrats are exploring a tricky procedure called "deeming" to speed up passage of health care legislation. The move would allow the House to pass the Senate health bill without a separate and distinct vote on it. Mar 17
Biggest Medicare Drug Plans Raise Prices 10 Percent On Average
By Julie ApplebyA spike in prices charged by the largest Medicare drug plans raises a question about the impact regulated health insurance marketplaces would have on prices. Mar 12
Powerful Catholic Quietly Shaping Abortion, Health Bill Debate
By Laura ParkerAs the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' point man on abortion, Richard Doerflinger has emerged as a major player in the health care debate, one likely to play a pivotal role in the outcome. Mar 10
5 Questions About President Obama's Proposed Changes To The Medicare Payroll Tax
By Christopher WeaverTo help pay for his health care overhaul package, President Obama is proposing that wealthy Americans pay Medicare taxes on the money they make on their investments. The proposal would affect millions of people. Mar 10
Carrot-And-Stick Health Plans Aim To Cut Costs
By Julie ApplebyWorkers at a Portland, Ore., steel mill soon will be able to pick a new type of health insurance: one with financial rewards to use proven treatments and disincentives to use less-effective surgeries and diagnostic tests. Mar 11
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House Democrats Continue Push For Weekend House Vote On Health Reform Measure

Both the substance and process of the Democratic plan is taking shape. 11:27 AM

CBO Finds Heath Overhaul Will Cost $940 Billion Over 10 Years But Trim Deficit 3:00PM ET
GOP Strategy: Delay, Block, Repeal 9:01AM ET
CBO Is Straining Under The Weight Of Health Care Requests 9:28AM ET
As Reform Hangs In Balance, Policy Benefits Continue To Be Discussed 10:26AM ET
Report Cites Rise In Uninsured Middle-Class Americans 10:22AM ET
Advertising, Fundraising Money Talk In Health Care Debate 10:44AM ET
Health Care Fraud, Prescription Theft Lead To Significant Losses 9:14AM ET
Lawsuit Shows Insurer Targeted HIV Patients For 'Rescission' 9:34AM ET
Catholic Nuns, Some Catholic Lawmakers, Announce Support For Health Care Overhaul 9:42AM ET

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CBO Finds Heath Overhaul Will Cost $940 Billion Over 10 Years But Trim Deficit

States Weigh Taxes To Help Fund Medicaid—And Raise Federal Contributions

Novel Health Programs Try To Help Uninsured

KHN Cartoon: "On The Table" by Matt Wuerker

Audio: Health On The Hill - Post-CBO Estimate on Reconciliation Package

Piecemeal COBRA Health Insurance Subsidy Extensions Puzzle Laid-Off Workers

New Study: Drug Prices Rise For Seniors Who Reach Medicare Part D Coverage Gap

House Democrats Weigh Obscure Tactic To Pass Health Care

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