States Embroiled In Medicaid Expansion Battles Are Running Out Of Time

Politico reports that this health law implementation issue remains an open question for about a dozen states. Some are on the brink of giving up for the first year but looking ahead to the next set of state legislature sessions. Meanwhile, news outlets report on related developments in Michigan, Iowa, Ohio and Texas.

(Daily Report) May 23

Political Cartoon: 'Pennsylvania Railroaded?' By John Cole, Scranton Times-Tribune

State Highlights: Conn. Democrats Eye Shifting $400M In Medicaid Money

A selection of health policy stories from California, Connecticut, American Samoa, Georgia, Oregon and West Virginia.

(Daily Report) May 23

Viewpoints: Sen. Alexander Sees Reflections Of Oliver North In Sebelius' Quest To Raise Funds; Vaccine Scare's Legacy

A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.

(Daily Report) May 23

Weekend Reading: Mental Illness Stigma And Health Insurance Mazes

This week's articles come from The New York Times, Salon, Slate, USA Today, and the Tampa Bay Times.

(Daily Report) May 23

First Edition: May 23, 2013

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including various status updates about state activity regarding the health law's online insurance marketplaces.

(Daily Report) May 23

Medicaid Expansion Popular In Southern States, Despite Govs' Opposition

A poll by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies found popular support for this and other health law provisions in five southern states despite the conservative political climate. Meanwhile, expansion supporters are strategizing about their next moves in states where they have not been successful.

(Daily Report) May 22

Capsules: Survey: Even In Southern States, Medicaid Expansion Is Popular; Accuracy of Blood Glucose Meters Draws Scrutiny

Check out what's new on KHN's blog, Capsules.

(Daily Report) May 22

Viewpoints: Mass. Experience May Not Be True Test For National Health Law; 'Dishonest' Campaign By Medical Device Makers

A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.

(Daily Report) May 22

State Roudup: Loophole Could Mean Calif. Docs Eat Some Costs

A selection of health policy stories from California, Kentucky, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Missouri.

(Daily Report) May 22