Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Tuesday's opinions and editorials from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 18, 2010
A study released Monday found that intensive care patients who didn't have insurance were 21 percent more likely to die than those with insurance.
(Daily Report) May 18, 2010
The Fiscal Times reports that a two-tiered medical system is emerging for the haves and have nots.
(Daily Report) May 18, 2010
Four major Massachusetts health insurers are blaming Gov. Deval Patrick's rate increase caps for their first quarter losses that total more than $150 million.
(Daily Report) May 18, 2010
Areas like Provo, Utah, that were once models of cost-efficient care are becoming more expensive – a troubling trend as the government tries to slow the rate of spending.
(Daily Report) May 18, 2010
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including a range of health policy developments -- from health reform implementation to the marketplace and the political arena.
(Daily Report) May 18, 2010
After a lengthy and fierce debate in Washington about health care reform, voters in several states have an opportunity to weigh in this week on what they think of the historic measure in numerous primary contests.
(Story) May 17, 2010
Three of the large carriers blame the bulk of their deficit on the governor's decision to cap rate increases for individuals and small businesses, The Boston Globe reports.
(Daily Report) May 17, 2010
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of Monday's opinions and editorials from around the nation.
(Daily Report) May 17, 2010
Medicaid rolls continued to swell in Utah, but growth was slower than in recent months. Arizona's children's health insurance program, meanwhile, blocked new enrollments in January and has seen its numbers shrink by 26 percent.
(Daily Report) May 17, 2010