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Today's headlines include a report that hospitals are questioning Medicare's rules on readmissions.

Kaiser Health News: Obama Administration Mulls Rule To Give Home Health Aides Better Wages
Kaiser Health News staff writer Alvin Tran reports: "Working for a District of Columbia-based company, she earns more than the minimum wage and is paid...

The Washington Post: White House Chief Of Staff Meets With Senate Republicans On Budget Deal
Earlier this week, the White House considered trying to assemble a group of interested Republicans for further talks, according to Democratic congressional aides. But the administration rejected that approach, and is encouraging Republicans to choose their...

Today's headlines include reports that some Democratic senators have concerns about the health law's roll out as well as other news about the measure's implementation.

Kaiser Health News: With Time Running Out, Florida Medicaid Expansion Is In Doubt
Kaiser Health News staff writer Phil Galewitz, working in collaboration with USA Today, reports:...

The Associated Press reports that, across party lines, positions on new revenue as well as changes to Medicare and other entitlement programs are clouding the outlook for success. Meanwhile, The Medicare NewsGroup examines how certain Medicare proposals are playing.

The Associated Press/Washington Post: For GOP And Democrats, Deficit Reduction Is...