Meanwhile, news outlets report on the Obama administration's challenge to educate a largely uninformed public about the law's benefits.
(Daily Report) Jun 17
The New York Times reports that millions of people shopping in the new online marketplaces will discover their choices -- or lack thereof -- will depend on where they live. The Washington Post reports that many states are racing to have the online marketplaces ready to enroll people by Oct. 1. Also in the news, exchange developments from Wisconsin, California and Minnesota.
(Daily Report) Jun 17
Also in the news, Virginia remains undecided on the expansion as a legislative panel, called the Medicaid Innovation and Reform Commission, holds its first meeting, and The Arizona Republic details how Gov. Jan Brewer closed the deal in that state.
(Daily Report) Jun 17
Approval by the Obama administration was expected after it gave its initial go-ahead just hours before Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced his support for the health law's Medicaid expansion.
(Daily Report) Jun 17
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
(Daily Report) Jun 17
The Associated Press reports that the funding sought by the Obama administration for the Internal Revenue Service's health law activities could be in jeopardy as a result of recent scandals. Meanwhile, The Hill reports that GOP lawmakers are developing plans for handling constituents' questions about the health law.
(Daily Report) Jun 17
An important feature of the health law designed to bring down the rate of patient readmissions is backfiring on safety-net hospitals, says a report by a congressional advisory agency.
(Daily Report) Jun 17
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, include reports about how states are tackling the implementation of specific provisions of the health law.
(Daily Report) Jun 17
An important feature of the health law designed to bring down the rate of patient readmissions is backfiring on safety-net hospitals, says a report by a congressional advisory agency.
(Story) Jun 14
After a months-long, high-stakes political battle, Arizona lawmakers endorsed a Medicaid expansion plan backed by Gov. Jan Brewer.
(Daily Report) Jun 14