Health providers and patients in Brownsville make do with one of the nation’s highest uninsured rates. With billions in federal funding on the line, Texas counties along the border with Mexico plead their case to Gov. Rick Perry.
(Story) May 21
The Los Angeles Times reports that states opting against expanded eligibility -- among them, some of the nation's unhealthiest -- could fall even further behind as the Affordable Care Act is implemented. News outlets also offer reports from Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, California, Florida and Virginia.
(Daily Report) May 20
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 20
A selection of health policy stories from Oklahoma, Texas, California and Massachusetts.
(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.
(Daily Report) May 20
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