Democrats need to secure the support of their entire caucus plus an independent vote and at least one Republican to clear the procedural hurdle that will allow this measure to reach the Senate floor.
(Daily Report) Aug 02, 2010
The implementation phase of the health overhaul law is placing significant pressure on states.
(Daily Report) Aug 02, 2010
The White House says the new health law will save Medicare about $8 billion by the end of next year and $575 billion during the rest of the decade, according to a new report the Obama administration will release Monday.
(Daily Report) Aug 02, 2010
Kaiser Health News provides a roundup of state health issues.
(Daily Report) Aug 02, 2010
News outlets report on hospital issues, including the differences between for-profit and nonprofit hospitals and efforts to streamline care.
(Daily Report) Aug 02, 2010
With the August recess starting Friday, Senate Democrats hope to have another vote on enhanced federal funding for Medicaid programs. House Democrats and Republicans, who left town already, argued last week about a tax requirement in the new health law.
(Daily Report) Aug 01, 2010
Ohio and Oklahoma are the latest states to announce how their high-risk insurance pools will work.
(Daily Report) Jul 31, 2010
Politics are swirling around various provisions in the new health law, including HHS rules for high-risk health insurance pools, the Independent Payment Advisory Board for Medicare and children's insurance.
(Daily Report) Jul 30, 2010
A Florida judge "blocked a proposed [state] constitutional amendment that targets the federal health-reform law, saying Florida Republican lawmakers included wording in the proposal that would mislead voters," according to Health News Florida and other news outlets.
(Daily Report) Jul 30, 2010
States address a range of health policy issues.
(Daily Report) Jul 30, 2010