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Obama Seeks Bipartisan Health Care Summit
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Health Care
GOP 'Roadmap' Summons Past Health Debate Ideas
()If Republicans accept Obama's proposed invitation to a televised health forum, what can we expect to hear from the GOP? Ideas, yes. But surprises, probably not.
Insurer's Rate Hike Becomes Administration Talking Point
HHS Secretary Sebelius has asked a California insurer to explain why it plans to raise rates.
()How Health Overhaul Would Affect The Uninsured()
September 21, 2009 More than 15 percent of Americans are uninsured, and more than three-quarters of them are in working families. Overall, the uninsured are less healthy and cost the country and the medical industry billions of dollars a year.
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Fighting Childhood Obesity Should Be Part Of Family Routine()
February 8, 2010 Some commonsense habits at home can make a real difference in childhood obesity, researchers say.
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Conceptual Census Super Bowl Ad: Bargain Or Boondoggle?()
February 8, 2010 A Census Bureau ad, directed by mockumentary pioneer Christopher Guest aired during the Super Bowl and beseeched viewers to pose for a "snap shot of America." Worth $2.5 million?
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Incentive To Treat Bladder Cancer In Doctors' Offices Raised Medicare Costs()
February 8, 2010 A increase in Medicare payments for the diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer in doctors' offices was expected to save money by reducing hospitalizations. But a study of what happened at a New York hospital shows the approach backfired.
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Obama Plans Televised Health Summit With GOP()
February 8, 2010 The president is looking to give health overhaul a boost with a televised meeting between Republicans and Democrats late this month. How much difference the event may have on moving stalled legislation ahead remains to be seen.
Obama To Host Bipartisan Health Care Summit()
February 7, 2010 In the first major step to revive his health care agenda after his party's loss of a filibuster-proof Senate majority, President Obama on Sunday invited Republican and Democratic leaders to discuss possible compromises in a televised gathering later this month.
Bill Would Apply Antitrust Laws To Insurance()
February 8, 2010 With Congress still stalled on the big health bill, it turns to smaller pieces of legislation. The House this week will vote on a bill to repeal a decades-old insurance industry exemption from antitrust laws. Some analysts say eliminating the exemption wouldn't have an impact on competition or premiums.
Health
What The Antitrust Exemption For Health Insurers Means()
February 5, 2010 With comprehensive health care legislation foundering, House Democrats are turning to a narrower piece of legislation they hope has populist appeal: repealing the antitrust exemption for health and medical liability insurers. Policy makers disagree on the effect the repeal would have.
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Congress Gets Credit For Boosting Kids Health Coverage()
February 5, 2010 The expansion of the Childrens' Health Insurance Program, coupled with passage of the economic stimulus bill, helped millions more kids get federal health insurance coverage last year.
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Obama Vows To Press On With Overhaul After Jobs Bill()
February 5, 2010 The president defended what's been done so far on heath overhaul and sketched out a path for action. He wants to bring legislation to another vote on Capitol Hill after lawmakers finish up a jobs package.
