Health insurance rate increases by two insurers in Arizona have been called “unreasonable” by federal reviewers. Hikes of 17 and 18 percent were hit with the label, while other increases — of up to 44 percent — remain under scrutiny.... Read more»
Medicaid as you know it in the state of Arizona is on the way out and a deeply cut version of the program could be in place within a matter of weeks.The state is negotiating with federal officials on a scaled-back program that state officials say is needed because of Arizona’s financial straits.... Read more»
In the months since Giffords sustained a gunshot wound to the head, her path to recovery has been helped by a comprehensive brain injury treatment paid for by the government under federal worker’s compensation. Such treatment may be available to Giffords, but it is out of reach for thousands of U.S. troops whose health coverage doesn’t include it.... Read more»
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius unveiled regulations requiring insurers to spend 80 to 85 percent of premiums collected on medical care
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Republicans aren’t softening their tough criticism of the health law even as they seek Democratic allies to join them in their bid to repeal the overhaul.... Read more»
GOP lawmakers are considering using their new posts in powerful House committees to “go after President Obama’s health care overhaul, and they’re focusing on questions uppermost in the minds of consumers: What’s it going to cost? Can I keep the coverage I have if I like it?”... Read more»
A GOP takeover of the House would give Republicans the ability to attack the new law in new ways.... Read more»
Medical researchers are this week meeting in New Orleans to discuss how the major oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will affect human health.... Read more»
We’ve seldom seen a piece of legislation so widely misrepresented, and misunderstood, as the new health care law. No wonder people are confused. And even now the misrepresentations continue.... Read more»
Insurers will move even more quickly than required to keep young adults on their parents insurance plan.... Read more»
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told an audience of insurance industry professionals Wednesday “that opposing President Obama’s health-care agenda and letting premium hikes continue would eventually hurt the health-care industry.’... Read more»
President Obama has told lawmakers to bring “comprehensive” ideas to a health care summit set for Feb. 25.... Read more»
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