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Testy GOP Presidential Hopefuls Continue Health Reform Attack On Romney, Obama

Health care took a prime role in the Republican presidential candidates' debate in Las Vegas Tuesday. Former Sen. Rick Santorium led off with a strong criticism of former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney's role in revamping the state's health care system. Romney defended his position hard and noted that other Republicans, including former House Speaker Newt Gingrich who is also running for president, had previously endorsed an individual mandate. Also, Rep. Michele Bachmann pointed to the Obama Administration's freeze of the CLASS Act as evidence that the law can be repealed.

By alley

Oct. 19, 2011

Clock Starts Ticking Saturday For Medicare Enrollment

Medicare's open enrollment season begins

By Christian Torres

Oct. 13, 2011

Chasing The Stars, Insurers Improve Quality — And Revenue

Only a handful of Medicare Advantage plans win five stars for quality. But the bonuses attached to the federal rating system are reshaping the competitive landscape for insurers.

By Christopher Weaver

Oct. 12, 2011

Super Committee Health Goals Need Sound Policy

If the super committee is to reach its goal of finding an estimated $1.2 trillion in savings over the next decade, this panel will have to think big and produce recommendations with real substance -- especially in regard to the health care component.

By Nina Owcharenko

Oct. 12, 2011

Transcript: What Is The Super Committee Doing? Advocates Elbow Lawmakers On Cuts

Jackie Judd talks with KHN's Mary Agnes Carey about the latest in talks around the "super committee's" efforts to cut the deficit. Advocates and lawmakers are busy whispering what health programs should be shielded from cuts and which should be on the chopping block.

By alley

Oct. 12, 2011

What Is The Super Committee Doing? Advocates Elbow Lawmakers On Cuts

Jackie Judd talks with KHN's Mary Agnes Carey about the latest in talks around the super committee's efforts to cut the deficit. Advocates and lawmakers are busy whispering what health programs should be shielded from cuts and which should be on the chopping block.

By alley

Oct. 12, 2011

Perry And Other GOP Candidates Knock Romney On Mass. Health Reform, Blast Health Law

The Republican candidates for president spent their latest debate Tuesday night criticizing features of the health care law, including the IPAB. Newt Gingrich brought up "death panels" and Gov. Rick Perry faced questions about Medicaid in Texas.

By alley

Oct. 12, 2011

Medicare Plans See Dollars In The Stars

Star ratings are bleeding into bottom lines, board rooms and corporate strategy as Medicare Advantage plans chase top scores.

By Christopher Weaver

Oct. 11, 2011

Florida Readies Its Own Health Insurance Exchange

But it's unlike the online marketplace required by the federal health law and draws only tepid support from health plans and insurance agents.

By Phil Galewitz

Oct. 9, 2011

Advisory Panel Says Essential Health Benefits Package Must Be Affordable

The Department of Health and Human Services now must decide what benefits should be required in policies sold through insurance exchanges beginning in 2014.

By Julie Appleby and Phil Galewitz

Oct. 6, 2011

Administration Scales Back Expansion Of Community Health Centers

Health centers fear they won't be able to expand fast enough to meet the growing demand from the current uninsured and the influx of people to Medicaid in 2014.

By Phil Galewitz

Oct. 6, 2011

FAQ: What Factors Affect The Future Of CLASS – The Community Living Assistance Services And Supports Act

The prospects for this voluntary long-term care insurance program appear increasingly complicated.

By Sarah Barr

Oct. 4, 2011

Transcript: Forecasting What ‘Essential Benefits’ Recommendations Influential Panel Will Make

Jackie Judd talks with KHN's Julie Appleby about recommendations an Institute of Medicine panel will make to help the Department of Health and Human Services determine just what "essential benefits" insurers will have to cover in health law-mandated marketplaces.

By alley

Oct. 4, 2011

Forecasting What ‘Essential Benefits’ Recommendations Influential Panel Will Make

Jackie Judd talks with KHN's Julie Appleby about recommendations an Institute of Medicine panel will make to help the Department of Health and Human Services determine just what "essential benefits" insurers will have to cover in health law-mandated marketplaces.

By alley

Oct. 4, 2011

Vermont Edges Toward Single Payer Health Care

The new system will move many state residents into a publicly financed insurance program and pay hospitals and doctors a set fee to care for patients.

By Jessica Marcy

Oct. 2, 2011

Costs Of Employer Insurance Plans Surge in 2011

An annual survey has found that the average cost of a family health insurance plan rose 9 percent this year - triple the growth rate seen in 2010. KHN's Julie Appleby filed this story.

By Julie Appleby

Sept. 27, 2011

Perry’s Medicaid Plan Secret: Dems Like It

Texas is quietly revamping the health safety net for the poor in a way some Dems can get behind.

By Christopher Weaver

Sept. 26, 2011

Parents Fear Health Law Could Derail Autism Coverage

As federal officials draw up their list of requirements for essential health benefits under the overhaul, it's not clear whether they will include treatment mandates passed by many states.

By Phil Galewitz

Sept. 24, 2011

Religious Freedom, Individual Mandate And Anti-Injunction Act At Issue In D.C. Circuit

KHN's Mary Agnes Carey and ABC News' Ariane de Vogue discuss today's oral arguments in the American Center for Law and Justice challenge to the health law.

By alley

Sept. 23, 2011

GOP Candidates Push State Role In Health Care

Exchanges on health policy were limited in Thursday's Republican presidential debate, but Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney once again lashed out at each other on the issue and Rep. Michele Bachmann renewed her criticism of Perry's efforts to get Texas children vaccinated against HPV.

By alley

Sept. 23, 2011

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