News outlets report on a variety of state health issues including the upcoming launch of a Medicaid data project in Florida, health care changes that could reduce spending in Georgia and a model for reform in Vermont.
(Daily Report) Nov 16, 2009
A selection of today's opinions and editorials from around the country.
(Daily Report) Nov 16, 2009
Kaiser Health News examines rural health care in Kentucky and finds community health care models there offer lessons for America's broader health care system, despite lingering problems.
(Daily Report) Nov 13, 2009
Health reform could place a disproportionate burden on children's hospitals, because they will face cuts along with other hospitals, but do not stand to benefit from expansions in insurance coverage, industry advocates say.
(Daily Report) Nov 13, 2009
Florida officials are saying a drop in federal funding for their Medicaid program will leave the state on the hook for a dramatic increase in spending, or force officials to make cuts in the program to provide health care to the poor.
(Daily Report) Nov 12, 2009
A new Pew analysis titled "Beyond California: States in Fiscal Peril" warns that nine other states are also on the brink of economic catastrophe.
(Daily Report) Nov 12, 2009
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that CVS, the drug story chain, has agreed to pay $875,000 to settle charges that it sold products years after their expiration dates.
(Daily Report) Nov 11, 2009
Federal health reform would place steep demands on state governments' coffers, and perhaps in some cases, state leaders' political fortunes.
(Daily Report) Nov 11, 2009
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including former President Bill Clinton's remarks to Senate Democrats and the timeline for action in that chamber.
(Daily Report) Nov 11, 2009
Kansas Health Institute examines Medicare Advantage plans, which are less popular in rural areas, in a series of reports.
(Daily Report) Nov 10, 2009