The notion of how life events could cause disrupted health coverage is a focus for policy makers. In addition, news outlets also are reporting on developments related to high-risk pools, and a break between the White House and organized labor regarding how the implementation process is shaping up.
(Daily Report) May 21
States seek to improve how they deliver mental health care: In Georgia, a revamp shows success stories; Connecticut seeks an agreement to better care for children with mental health problems; and in Texas, lawmakers back a diversion program to keep the mentally ill from jail.
(Daily Report) May 21
A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 21
A selection of health policy news from California, Louisiana, Vermont, Minnesota, North Carolina, Arkansas and Pennsylvania.
(Daily Report) May 21
News reports from Texas, Louisiana, Iowa, Florida and Maine highlight states' continuing debates over this health law provision.
(Daily Report) May 21
Health providers and patients in Brownsville make do with one of the nation’s highest uninsured rates. With billions in federal funding on the line, Texas counties along the border with Mexico continue to plead their case to Gov. Rick Perry.
(Daily Report) May 21
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including stories examining how the approaching implementation of some health law provisions is highlighting key policy questions.
(Daily Report) May 21
Health providers and patients in Brownsville make do with one of the nation’s highest uninsured rates. With billions in federal funding on the line, Texas counties along the border with Mexico plead their case to Gov. Rick Perry.
(Story) May 21
Some of the state's features that advocates say helped consumers make their insurance-purchasing decisions were not included in the the federal health law.
(Daily Report) May 20
A man nominated Saturday for lieutenant governor of Virginia made comments last year that likened Planned Parenthood to the KKK. In Arkansas, a judge delayed a law that would ban most abortions there after 12 weeks of pregnancy.
(Daily Report) May 20