PBS NewsHour reports on some states with GOP governors who opposed the health law but want to pursue the Medicaid expansion. In one such state, Arizona, the Republican governor signed expansion legislation after a bruising fight with conservatives in the legislature. But, in Maine, the governor vetoed such a measure for the second time while news outlets offer updates from Virginia, Michigan and Ohio.
(Daily Report) Jun 18
Donald Berwick, a former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, announced Monday that he will run for governor of Massachusetts. Berwick served for a year and a half as head of CMS and had since then expressed interest in remaining in the public arena.
(Daily Report) Jun 18
A selection of health policy stories from Pennsylvania, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia and California.
(Daily Report) Jun 18
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about a new publicity push in support of the health law.
(Daily Report) Jun 18
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 new health care project in New Mexico -- with an eye on expanding the project nationwide -- will allow primary care doctors and mental health experts to connect electronically to provide better mental health care to the state's residents.
(Daily Report) Jun 17
A selection of health policy stories from California, Minnesota, Illinois and Oregon.
(Daily Report) Jun 17