The Sacramento Bee reports that 12 of 13 school districts in Sacramento County don't have enough money to pay for their retirees' health benefits "and are not setting aside money to pay for them, according to a grand jury report released Monday."
(Daily Report) May 11, 2010
State roundup: N.Y. unveils a statewide cancer map; Calif. and N.Y. wrestle with options to increase organ donations; and a look at Florida voters' views of health overhaul law and the effect on congressional candidates.
(Daily Report) May 11, 2010
News outlets are covering medical professionals: a rally to combat the nursing shortage, medical school enrollment shortfalls and internationally-trained doctors.
(Daily Report) May 11, 2010
Though some legal experts believe these states have identified a weak spot in the law, others maintain that bill writers worked hard to protect the measure from a constitutional challenge.
(Daily Report) May 11, 2010
Despite fears from community health activists, R.I. revamp of Medicaid program for the elderly and disabled has saved the state money and allowed many beneficiaries to stay in their homes rather than going to nursing homes, Stateline.org reports.
(Daily Report) May 11, 2010
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including more details regarding how the new health law is moving forward with efforts to expand health insurance coverage to young adults.
(Daily Report) May 11, 2010
Kaiser Health News reports that millions of people could end up losing some benefits of the new health law because of the interpretation of "grandfathered."
(Daily Report) May 10, 2010
Politico reports that New Mexico Democrat Rep. Harry Teague dropped the employer-based health coverage for his employees at Cavaloz Energy as the debate over health care reform surged in Congress.
(Daily Report) May 10, 2010
A Selection Of Today's Opinions And Editorials
(Daily Report) May 10, 2010
States handle a range of health care policy issues.
(Daily Report) May 10, 2010