Republicans to introduce health reform plan that would establish state health insurance exchanges, provide tax credits
Congressional Republicans are releasing two health care reform proposals -- one from conservatives and one from moderates -- as alternatives to plans by Democrats, CQ Today reports (Wayne, CQ Today, 5/19).
Republicans to introduce health reform plan that would establish state health insurance exchanges, provide tax credits...

Federal Debt Will Rise To Almost 300% Of GDP In 2050, Center On Budget And Policy Priorities Report Says
Congress must limit health care spending and weigh the benefits of tax cuts because current budgetary policies will bring the federal debt from 46% of the gross domestic product in 2009 to 279% in 2050, according to a report released Tuesday by the Center for Budget
Federal Debt Will Rise To Almost 300% Of GDP In 2050, Center On Budget And Policy Priorities Report Says...

Program Helps Reduce Hospital And Emergency Department Use Among Homeless Adults With Chronic Illnesses
An intervention that provided housing and case management to homeless adults with chronic medical illnesses reduced hospitalizations and emergency department visits, according to a study in the May 6 issue of JAMA. Addressing the health needs of the homeless population is a challenge
Program Helps Reduce Hospital And Emergency Department Use Among Homeless Adults With Chronic Illnesses...

House votes to extend medical leave coverage for college students
The House on Wednesday by voice vote approved a bill (HR 2851) that would allow college students who take medical leave to continue to receive health insurance under the policies of their parents, the AP/Boston Globe reports (AP/Boston Globe, 7/30).
House votes to extend medical leave coverage for college students...

Massachusetts Health Insurance Law Of 2006 Working, But Challenges Lie Ahead, NYT Editorial States
The “real test” of the 2006 Massachusetts health insurance law will come this year when higher penalties are levied on those who remain uninsured and the state determines “whether coverage can really be made mandatory without sparking political resistance,” the New York Times writes in an
Massachusetts Health Insurance Law Of 2006 Working, But Challenges Lie Ahead, NYT Editorial States...

Washington State Bill Could Remove Thousands From Basic Health Program
The Washington state House on Monday voted 89-9 to approve a bill (HB 2341) that would eliminate beneficiaries from the state’s Basic Health Plan if they receive separate health benefits from the state Department of Social and Health Services, the More: continued here
Washington State Bill Could Remove Thousands From Basic Health Program...

Health Reform Debate Players Weigh In On Their Roles
A number of news outlets are highlighting players in the health reform debate today. ABC News says Dr. Ezekiel “Zeke” Emanuel, special health adviser to the president’s budget director, “has emerged as a key behind-the-scenes
Health Reform Debate Players Weigh In On Their Roles...

AHIP Rallies Support Of Physician Groups Against CMS’ Estimated 2010 Medicare Advantage Payment Rates
America’s Health Insurance Plans on Monday sent several physician groups a letter asking for support to pressure CMS to change estimated Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2010, CongressDaily reports. AHIP says the rates will lead to higher premiums and reduced benefits for seniors. More: continued here
AHIP Rallies Support Of Physician Groups Against CMS’ Estimated 2010 Medicare Advantage Payment Rates...