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Navigator Headlines: May 17, 2013

Friday, 17 May 2013 06:25

Today's headlines include reports about the GOP vote to repeal the health law -- for the 37th time -- as well as how the current IRS scandal is being connected to the health law's implementation. 

Kaiser Health News: My Insurer Says It Paid Too Much. Do I Have To Reimburse Them? (Video)
Kaiser Health News consumer columnist Michelle...

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Appeals Court To Hear Liberty University Health Law Challenge

Thursday, 16 May 2013 08:43

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., will hear arguments on Thursday related to the lawsuit brought by the Christian university.

The Associated Press/Washington Post: Appeals Court In Va. To Hear Christian University's Suit Against Obama Health Care Law
Liberty University's challenge to the Obama administration’s...

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In Many State Legislatures, The Medicaid Expansion Saga Continues

Thursday, 16 May 2013 08:43

News outlets offer updates on the future of uncertain Medicaid expansion plans in Texas and Arizona as well as a progress report from California.

The Texas Tribune: An Update On Medicaid Expansion
We've highlighted Medicaid expansion in Texas a couple of times during the legislative session, from those hoping to pick up Medicaid...

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HHS To Pay $1 Billion For Ideas To Drive Down Health Costs

Thursday, 16 May 2013 08:41

The availability of a second round of grants -- funded by the health law -- was announced to support approaches to reduce costs and improve care. The initial round, announced last year, funded 107 organizations.

CBS News: Gov't To Pay $1 Billion For Innovative Health Care Ideas
The U.S. government will award up to $1 billion in grants for...

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Health Law Repeal Votes Offer Important Campaign Trail Symbol For Some Republicans

Thursday, 16 May 2013 08:40

Many GOP lawmakers see today's scheduled vote to repeal the health law as important to their campaign trail messaging.

The Washington Post: Voting To Repeal, Over And Over
Since Republicans took control of the House of Representatives in 2011, the House has voted 36 times to repeal either all, or part, of President Obama’s health care law....

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