A selection of health policy stories from Massachusetts, California, Michigan, Texas, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Tennessee.
(Daily Report) Apr 22
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
(Daily Report) Apr 22
The amendment, which was added to the gun control bill a day after the broader measure that included background checks on gun purchases was rejected by the Senate, would expand a range of mental health programs.
(Daily Report) Apr 19
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about a new plan released by the Bipartisan Policy Center to reduce health spending.
(Daily Report) Apr 19
Massachusetts officials are planning hearings about the Cambridge Health Alliance's planned cuts to pediatric services -- mainly to mental health care, while Colorado lawmakers consider their "involuntary hold" laws governing the treatment and holding of mentally ill people deemed a danger to themselves or others.
(Daily Report) Apr 18
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
(Daily Report) Apr 18
News outlets report on a variety of implementation issues, including the question of how to provide treatment for the millions of people with addiction and alcohol dependencies who will have insurance for the first time and the difficulties faced by safety-net hospitals. In addition, one labor union is urging repeal.
(Daily Report) Apr 17
Politico reports on the Obama administration's plan to reword the mental-health question asked of people seeking a security clearance from the federal government.
(Daily Report) Apr 15
A selection of health policy stories from Arizona, Virginia, Nevada, Massachusetts and California.
(Daily Report) Apr 15
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the Medicare provisions in the budget plan released last week by President Barack Obama as well as previews of the Supreme Court's consideration of arguments regarding whether human genes can be patented.
(Daily Report) Apr 15