Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the solvency of Medicare and Social Security; the momentum of legislation in Congress to provide states with Medicaid assistance; and the impact of Missouri's ballot challenge to health reform.
(Daily Report) Aug 05, 2010
Senate Democrats Thursday claimed victory after securing the 60 votes needed in a procedural vote to continue work on a $26 billion state aid package. With the stage set for Senate passage, Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that the House will return to vote on the bill.
(Daily Report) Aug 04, 2010
A new study published Tuesday in Health Affairs suggests that the quality of care nurse anesthetists give is not lower when they aren't supervised by a doctor, The Wall Street Journal Health Blog reports.
(Daily Report) Aug 04, 2010
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Wednesday's opinions and editorials from accross the country.
(Daily Report) Aug 04, 2010
Legislative and legal action surrounding the new health overhaul continue in Virginia and Missouri. Panelists also discuss the U.S. Senate vote on extra money for state Medicaid programs.
(Daily Report) Aug 04, 2010
Early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about yesterday's Missouri vote on a ballot measure to challenge the health reform law and the latest on today's likely Senate consideration of Medicaid assistance for states.
(Daily Report) Aug 04, 2010
Legislative and legal action surrounding the new health overhaul continue in Virginia and Missouri. Panelists also discuss the U.S. Senate vote on extra money for state Medicaid programs.
(Story) Aug 03, 2010
The measure would still provide $16.1 billion in phased-down Medicaid assistance for states, but has been adjusted to offset the bill's new estimated cost and to address concerns of key Republicans.
(Daily Report) Aug 03, 2010
After the Congressional Budget Office informed Senate Democrats that they were still short of the necessary offsets, Senate leaders Monday night opted to postpone a planned vote until Wednesday.
(Daily Report) Aug 03, 2010
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Tuesday's opinions and editorials from across the country.
(Daily Report) Aug 03, 2010