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.
(Story) May 17
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
The New York Times reports on this marketing development.
(Daily Report) May 17
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 17
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
A selection of health policy stories from Texas, Kansas, Georgia, Wisconsin and California.
(Daily Report) May 17
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
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
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
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