Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the policy and political issues currently surrounding the health law's implementation.
(Daily Report) May 20
States will have the option to use data from food stamps, other programs, to enroll adults 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
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
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 17
A selection of health policy stories from Texas, Kansas, Georgia, Wisconsin and California.
(Daily Report) May 17
Also in the news, developments on Medicaid expansion from Arizona, Ohio and Iowa.
(Daily Report) May 17
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
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
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
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