Politico reports that the Obama administration will begin a pitch to enroll the uninsured beginning in July. Other media outlets explore how the sequester won't interrupt the startup of the health law's new fees and taxes, and how Republicans hope to eliminate those through a tax overhaul.
(Daily Report) Mar 06
In North Carolina, lawmakers passed legislation barring the state from expanding the program for the poor, while in Pennsylvania, Kansas and West Virginia, supporters are pressing the economic and political advantages of the health law provision made optional by the Supreme Court.
(Daily Report) Feb 27
A selection of health policy stories from Kansas, New York, Massachusetts, South Carolina, North Carolina and Connecticut.
(Daily Report) Feb 26
In addition, state lawmakers and others consider what changes the health law could have in store for coverage in California -- and not all of them are good.
(Daily Report) Feb 26
Debate rages over state officials' decisions on whether to participate in the health law program.
(Daily Report) Feb 25
Concerns from Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli almost derailed the fragile compromise but revisions secured bipartisan support to pass the bill. Democrats hope it will lead to 400,000 uninsured Virginians moving to Medicaid under the federal health law.
(Daily Report) Feb 24
A selection of health policy stories from Florida, California, Colorado, Oregon and Arizona.
(Daily Report) Feb 21
The New York Times reports that some companies could avoid requirements in the health law by insuring their own employees -- a move that might drive up costs for workers of other companies. Other outlets look at concerns that young, healthy people buying policies in new online markets could see a jump in insurance costs.
(Daily Report) Feb 19
The insurer announced yesterday that Joseph R. Swedish, the chief executive of Trinity Health, will replace Angela Braly at the company's helm.
(Daily Report) Feb 13
A selection of health policy stories from Virginia, California, New York, Minnesota and Maryland.
(Daily Report) Feb 11