New York Gov. David Paterson is trying to build a coalition of states to seek a "federal takeover of health care costs for the elderly poor who receive benefits under both Medicare and Medicaid," The Associated Press reports.
(Daily Report) Jan 13, 2010
"In the nation's capital, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is on the brink of pushing through a national health program that Democrats rank alongside the creation of Social Security and Medicare. In Nevada, that very achievement is imperiling his re-election prospects," The Wall Street Journal reports.
(Daily Report) Jan 13, 2010
President Barack Obama reportedly is pushing to include national health insurance exchanges instead of state-based exchanges.
(Daily Report) Jan 13, 2010
Florida's Republican attorney general opposes the individual mandate and a state insurance official says significant changes in state laws would be needed to meet federal requirements if overhaul passes.
(Story) Jan 13, 2010
The Heritage Foundation's Stuart Butler talks about the health reform "endgame," ideas to expand insurance to more Americans and what the future may hold.
(Daily Report) Jan 12, 2010
Arizona and California facing new cuts in health programs while Connecticut approves double-digit insurances increases.
(Daily Report) Jan 12, 2010
Hospitals in the Twin Cities appear to be back in the black after cutting jobs, freezing pay and delaying new construction on hospitals around the region.
(Daily Report) Jan 12, 2010
Reuters reports that President Barack Obama and his White House team is considering ways to help states cover the increasing costs of health care reform legislation.
(Daily Report) Jan 12, 2010
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is planning cuts to health programs and has "warned more would come if the federal government does not increase program reimbursements," ModernHealthcare reports.
(Daily Report) Jan 11, 2010
A sampling of opinions and editorials from around the country.
(Daily Report) Jan 11, 2010