The Associated Press/Boston Herald reports that Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is pledging to hold public hearings on a proposed sale of a chain of Catholic Hospitals there to a private equity firm.
(Daily Report) May 06, 2010
WellPoint Inc., responding to criticism and close scrutiny from lawmakers and officials, will add "new layers of oversight to pricing practices," The Wall Street Journal reports.
(Daily Report) May 06, 2010
Kaiser Health News presents a selection of today's opinions and editorials from around the country.
(Daily Report) May 06, 2010
Arizona Governor says the state can't affort the high-risk pool while the Illinois governor urges lawmakers to finish work to set up such a mechanism. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma Senate approves ballot measure to stop federal insurance mandate.
(Daily Report) May 06, 2010
State roundup: Connecticut legislature adjourns without House vote on smoking bills; Colorado foundation adds funding to community health centers; Minnesota Senate passes health care finance bill.
(Daily Report) May 06, 2010
In health care, the group visit trend allows doctors to reach more patients and patients to get more face time with their physician, The Denver Post reports.
(Daily Report) May 06, 2010
A controversial bill in Florida is putting Gov. Charlie Crist, who is currently campaigning for a Senate seat as an independent, in a tough spot.
(Daily Report) May 06, 2010
Rising health costs and generous benefits for public employees in Framingham Mass. are putting a strain on the town's budget, leading to layoffs and other cuts.
(Daily Report) May 06, 2010
Landmark legislation passed by Congress in March transforms America's health care system. Reporters who covered the legislation - and are now following its implementation - talk about what it means.
(Daily Report) May 05, 2010
Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, said states should investigate if WellPoint Inc. made math errors in justifying rate hikes this year, The Wall Street Journal reports.
(Daily Report) May 05, 2010