State Health Insurance Exchanges

White House Identifies Key Groups For Health Exchange Enrollment

Monday, 13 May 2013 08:32

Also, the Obama administration OKs Utah's dual health exchange while news outlets report on developments from South Carolina, Colorado and Connecticut.

CQ HealthBeat: White House Focuses Effort To Draw Healthy People Into Exchanges
The Obama administration has identified specific groups of people it would like to focus on as it promotes...

Roundup: NYC Examines Solitary Confinement Alternatives For Mentally Ill Inmates; Texas Lawmakers Push To Modernize Medical Practices; N.C. Cancer Parity Bill Passes House

Monday, 13 May 2013 08:30

A selection of health policy stories from New York, Tennessee, Oregon, North Carolina, Texas and California.

The New York Times: City Plans New Approach To Disciplining Mentally Ill Inmates
New York City will soon change the way mentally ill inmates are disciplined after breaking rules while in jail, creating alternatives to the more traditional...

Navigator Headlines: May 13, 2013

Monday, 13 May 2013 06:26

Today's headlines include reports that Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has been seeking out funds from private sources to support efforts to publicize the health law.

Kaiser Health News: Under-26 Coverage: Does It Matter If My Child Just Got Out Of Jail? (Video)
Kaiser Health News consumer columnist Michelle Andrews...

Senate Bill On FDA Oversight Of Compounding Pharmacies Gets Broad Backing As Hearings Move Closer

Friday, 10 May 2013 08:18

A bill to give the FDA greater authority over compounding pharmacies like the one behind a deadly meningitis outbreak gets broad -- including bipartisan -- backing, and a key committee chairman readies a hearing on the legislation.

Politico: Senate FDA Oversight Bill Has Bipartisan Backing
A Senate panel continued to build the case Thursday for...

Viewpoints: The Threat From 'Contagion Exhaustion;' An Economist Sees Humor In Hospital Pricing