Provisions such as eliminating co-payments for some preventive services, reviewing premium increases and expanding Medicaid coverage to adults without children could have a lasting impact on the health system.
(Daily Report) Jul 09, 2010
This week's research roundup includes studies and briefs from Health Affairs and the Commonwealth Fund.
(Daily Report) Jul 09, 2010
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about some little-known health reform provisions and how the Obama administration is using technology to help consumers navigate changes resulting from the health overhaul.
(Daily Report) Jul 09, 2010
Provisions such as eliminating co-payments for some preventive services, reviewing premium increases and expanding Medicaid coverage to adults without children could have a lasting impact on the health system.
(Story) Jul 09, 2010
Politicians and pundits are reacting to the recess appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick to run Medicare and Medicaid, with some saying such an appointment bypasses an important process and others praising the move.
(Daily Report) Jul 08, 2010
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of today's opinions and editorials from across the country.
(Daily Report) Jul 08, 2010
Bloggers have a lot to say -- some good, some bad -- about the new CMS chief and how the White House got him the job.
(Daily Report) Jul 08, 2010
Since Congress passed the health overhaul, businesses that manage Medicaid "are rushing to get a foothold in states that outsource Medicaid. ... But the experience in some states suggests pitfalls ahead," The Washington Post reports.
(Daily Report) Jul 08, 2010
President Obama's appointment - during a congressional recess - of Dr. Donald Berwick to head the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services is focusing new attention on Berwick's record and beliefs, in particular a 2008 speech about Britain's National Health Service. This is an edited transcript.
(Story) Jul 08, 2010
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including ongoing coverage of President Obama's recess appointment of Dr. Donald Berwick to head CMS as well as other developments related to Medicaid, the health insurance industry and state challenges to the health reform law.
(Daily Report) Jul 08, 2010