Tag Archives: politics

3 States To Vote On Health Insurance Mandate

Posted on October 31, 2010 by WildWing

Voters in Arizona, Colorado, and Oklahoma will vote Tuesday whether to prohibit enforcement of the individual health insurance mandate in the federal health care law. Provided by Kaiser Health News.

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Little-Known AMA Group Has Outsized Influence on Medicare Payments

Posted on October 27, 2010 by WildWing

Helpful advice or conflict of interest? Provided by The Center for Public Integrity.

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Fear + Worry = Fewer Kids Getting Vaccinated

Posted on October 17, 2010 by WildWing

The percentage of two-year olds in private health plans being immunized dropped in 2009. Provided by Kaiser Health News.

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Uninsured Rate Soars, 50+ Million Americans Without Coverage

Posted on September 19, 2010 by WildWing

The number of people without health insurance rose sharply last year to 50.7 million according to data released Thursday by the Census Bureau. Provided by Kaiser Health News.

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Repealing Health Reform: For Heritage Foundation, It Would Be A ‘Grand Slam’

Posted on September 8, 2010 by WildWing

The Heritage Foundation, a conservative Washington think tank, is pushing for repeal of the health overhaul. Interview provided by Kaiser Health News.

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Support Slips For Health Reform Law, New KFF Poll Shows

Posted on September 1, 2010 by WildWing

Public support for the health care overhaul law declined in August, according to the latest Kaiser Family Foundation tracking poll. Provided by Kaiser Health News.

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Medicaid Rescissions Worse than Private Insurers

Posted on August 15, 2010 by WildWing

Lawmakers have largely avoided discussion of Medicaid rescissions in the debate over health reform. Provided by Kaiser Health News.

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Gazing Into CBO’s Budget and Health Care Crystal Ball

Posted on August 1, 2010 by WildWing

The Office of Management and Budget and Congressional Budget Office both recently released updated health care cost projections. What do the numbers tell us about the future? Provided by Kaiser Health News.

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Preventing Pregnancy: Should Patients Get Contraceptives From Health Plans At No Cost?

Posted on July 11, 2010 by WildWing

Will contraceptive services be provided by health plans for free under the new health care overhaul bill? An overview of the costs and issues provided by Kaiser Health News.

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Dr. Donald Berwick – A Resource Guide

Posted on July 7, 2010 by WildWing

President Barack Obama today appointed Dr. Donald Berwick to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. A profile of Dr. Berwick provided by Kaiser Health News.

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