First Edition: May 23, 2013

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including various status updates about state activity regarding the health law's online insurance marketplaces.

(Daily Report) 7:14AM ET

Medicaid Expansion Popular In Southern States, Despite Govs' Opposition

A poll by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies found popular support for this and other health law provisions in five southern states despite the conservative political climate. Meanwhile, expansion supporters are strategizing about their next moves in states where they have not been successful.

(Daily Report) May 22

Market Pressures May Keep Premiums Low As Health Law Kicks In

USA Today reports this optimistic view is offered by some industry analysts and health insurance officials. Meanwhile, Politico does a status check on the legal challenges to the health law's birth control mandate. News reports also track the latest regarding the Internal Revenue Service controversy and the overhaul.

(Daily Report) May 22

Outreach Effort Moves Forward Despite Sebelius Controversy

Families USA Executive Director Ron Pollack tells CQ Healthbeat that the flap won't prevent a robust effort by the nonprofit group, Enroll America, to sign up the uninsured. Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney draws parallels to earlier allegations about President Barack Obama's birth certificate.

(Daily Report) May 22

Capsules: Survey: Even In Southern States, Medicaid Expansion Is Popular; Accuracy of Blood Glucose Meters Draws Scrutiny

Check out what's new on KHN's blog, Capsules.

(Daily Report) May 22

Political Cartoon: 'Set Paperwork To Stun?' By David Fitzsimmons, Arizona Daily Star

Health Issues Play A Part In House Immigration Talks, Budget Cuts

Politico reports that issues related to the health benefits made available to undocumented immigrants as they seek citizenship could muddy House negotiations. In addition, House Republicans have pressed forward with budget cuts that would impact Indian health care and a number of other domestic programs.

(Daily Report) May 22

As Hill Panels Focus On Medicare, Marketplace Examines How Part D Changed The Pharmaceutical Industry

Medicare is a topic of conversation on Capitol Hill as a Senate committee holds a hearing on the Medicare Part D drug program. Meanwhile, on the House side, members of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee heard testimony on patient cost-sharing that triggered a broad discussion of health care incentives within the program.

(Daily Report) May 22

Viewpoints: Mass. Experience May Not Be True Test For National Health Law; 'Dishonest' Campaign By Medical Device Makers

A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.

(Daily Report) May 22

State Roudup: Loophole Could Mean Calif. Docs Eat Some Costs

A selection of health policy stories from California, Kentucky, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Missouri.

(Daily Report) May 22