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States will have the option to use data from food stamps, other programs, to enroll people in Medicaid. Officials say the changes are geared to states that are expanding the program next year, but they may also be adopted by others.
(Story) May 18
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Just as the House took its 37th vote to repeal the health law, largely along party lines, the Republicans held their first hearing on the IRS's tax-exempt and government-entities division. Several media outlets report that Sarah Hall Ingram, who led the division when the questioned operations began, is now in charge of the branch overseeing implementation of parts of the health law.
(Daily Report) May 17
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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.
(Daily Report) May 17
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With fewer people than originally projected likely to be affected by the tax, the cost of the health law will go up due to lost tax revenue.
(Daily Report) May 17
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In advance of its release, the new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has triggered debate and controversy surrounding the many changes included in this 947-page book.
(Daily Report) May 17
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The New York Times reports on this marketing development.
(Daily Report) May 17
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A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 17
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The New York Times and Los Angeles Times report on specific hospitals that have been shown to be among the most expensive in the nation. Meanwhile, Modern Healthcare reports on interest from some senators in overhauling Medicare's hospital payment system.
(Daily Report) May 17
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A selection of health policy stories from Texas, Kansas, Georgia, Wisconsin and California.
(Daily Report) May 17
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Also in the news, developments on Medicaid expansion from Arizona, Ohio and Iowa.
(Daily Report) May 17
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Mathew Staver, the university's lawyer, told the judges Thursday in the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Liberty would face millions of dollars in penalties if it refuses to provide employee health insurance that violates its religious beliefs.
(Daily Report) May 17
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Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., was among the members of Congress linking the IRS scandal to the repeal vote and even talk of impeachment.
(Daily Report) May 17
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This week's studies come from JAMA Surgery, the American Journal of Public Health, Academic Emergency Medicine, The Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Management Associates.
(Daily Report) May 17
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Check out what's new on KHN's blog, Capsules.
(Daily Report) May 17
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Take a look at KHN's lighter side, featuring today's cartoon and health policy haiku.
(Daily Report) May 17
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Michelle Andrews answers a reader question about having to repay an insurer that says it reimbursed too much after the patient received care from an out-of-network provider.
(Daily Report) May 17
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Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the GOP vote to repeal the health law -- for the 37th time -- as well as how the current IRS scandal is being connected to the health law's implementation.
(Daily Report) May 17
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Michelle Andrews answers a reader question about having to repay an insurer that says it reimbursed too much after the patient received care from an out-of-network provider.
(Video) May 17
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In a 91-to-7 vote, the Senate approved President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Marilyn Tavenner, who has been the agency's acting administrator, was endorsed by Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va.
(Daily Report) May 16
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Many GOP lawmakers see today's scheduled vote to repeal the health law as important to their campaign trail messaging.
(Daily Report) May 16
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Political and ethical fights over human cloning may follow the latest stem cell therapy advance after scientists created embryos that are genetic copies of living people in an effort to treat diseases such as Alzheimer's.
(Daily Report) May 16
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Among the ideas being bandied about is delaying for at least two years the implementation of the health law's insurance exchanges and Medicaid expansion, according to The Wall Street Journal.
(Daily Report) May 16
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The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., will hear arguments on Thursday related to the lawsuit brought by the Christian university.
(Daily Report) May 16
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News outlets offer updates on the future of uncertain Medicaid expansion plans in Texas and Arizona as well as a progress report from California.
(Daily Report) May 16
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A study released by Fidelity Investments estimated that a couple, who are enrolled in traditional Medicare and retiring in 2013, will need $220,000 to cover medical costs throughout their retirement.
(Daily Report) May 16
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A selection of health policy stories from North Dakota, Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, Texas, Oregon, Oklahoma and North Carolina.
(Daily Report) May 16
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The availability of a second round of grants -- funded by the health law -- was announced to support approaches to reduce costs and improve care. The initial round, announced last year, funded 107 organizations.
(Daily Report) May 16
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This week's articles come from The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Republic, The Fiscal Times, The Weekly Standard and the New Yorker.
(Daily Report) May 16
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A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 16
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As Republicans raise new questions about the IRS’ responsibilities in implementing and enforcing the health law, KHN’S Mary Agnes Carey talks to Joanna Kerpen, a partner at the law firm McDermott Will & Emery, about the job ahead for the agency.
(Daily Report) May 16