11/3 Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News From Medical News Today

Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News From Medical News Today House Democrats Hail, Question Health Reform Bill November 2, 2009 at 5:00 am News outlets detailed the House health care reform bill and reaction from members. The Congressional Budget Office estimated its net cost to be $894 billion over 10 years. The New York Times: "The bill is similar in size and scope to one taking shape in the Senate, where Democrats' control is more tenuous and the outcome less certain. Explaining The New House Bill November 2, 2009 at 5:00 am Several news outlets have explainers on the House bill, which was unveiled yesterday. Reuters has a "Factbox" outlining the major provisions in the bill. For example, Reuters notes that the measure "Creates an insurance market exchange where individuals and small businesses would purchase coverage. Study: Lack Of Insurance May Have Caused 17,000 Child Deaths Over 20 Years November 2, 2009 at 5:00 am "An estimated 17,000 children in the United States might have died unnecessarily over nearly two decades because they didn't have health insurance, according to a report from researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore," reports U.S. News and World Report. "David C. Today's Opinions And Editorials November 2, 2009 at 5:00 am The Defining Moment The New York Times The legislation on the table isn't perfect, but it's as good as anyone could reasonably have expected. History is about to be made - and everyone has to decide which side they're on (Paul Krugman, 10/29). Health Industry Stakeholders Focus On Pain, Not Gain November 2, 2009 at 4:00 am Businesses, including medical device makers, insurers and pharmaceutical companies are bracing for tax and fee provisions in the House health care reform bill. Obama Woos Small Business To Support Health Reform November 2, 2009 at 4:00 am Obama told small business owners Thursday that Democrats' health reform plans would mean million of their peers would get new tax credits to help pay for insurance and that the smallest firms could save around 25 percent on insurance costs through new exchanges, BusinessWeek reports. Senate Confirms Benjamin As Surgeon General November 2, 2009 at 4:00 am The Senate confirmed Alabama doctor Regina Benjamin as surgeon general Thursday night. Her confirmation, which was approved with a voice vote, comes at a critical time as the nation deals with a swine flu emergency. The A Selection Of Recent Studies And Surveys November 2, 2009 at 4:00 am Health Affairs: Uninsured Adults With Chronic Conditions Or Disabilities: Gaps In Public Insurance Programs - This study examines patterns of uninsurance for low-income working-age adults with chronic health conditions or disabilities, as documented in the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). The authors report "two large and growing gaps in public insurance programs. House Health Reform Bill Includes Several Provisions To Benefit Women November 2, 2009 at 3:00 am The House health care reform bill (HR 3962) released on Thursday includes several provisions aimed at improving health care for women, CQ HealthBeat reports. According to CQ HealthBeat, women -- along with young adults and seniors -- are among the voting blocs Democrats have taken "special care to target" in their push for health reform. Senate Confirms Surgeon General Nominee Benjamin November 2, 2009 at 3:00 am The Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed Regina Benjamin to be U.S. surgeon general, Roll Call reports. Blogs Comment On House Health Reform Bill, Obama Nominees, Other Topics November 2, 2009 at 3:00 am The following summarizes selected women's health-related blog entries. " House GOP's 'Better Ideas' Remain Under Wraps November 2, 2009 at 3:00 am "House Republicans said the newly released Democratic health care reform bill would create an expensive government-run heath care system paid for by those who could least afford it, but they declined to say whether they would introduce a conference alternative," Roll Call reports. Senators Jostle For Position On Health Reform Provisions November 2, 2009 at 3:00 am CongressDaily reports that the "only public insurance option proposal Senate Majority Leader (Harry) Reid included in his healthcare overhaul bill this week appears simply to be a starting point that will be sliced and diced before reform is said and done. GE Takes A Swing At Health IT Networking Opportunities November 2, 2009 at 3:00 am The value of the federal government's investments in health information technology - better, cheaper care - may not be fully realized unless information can be safely and easily exchanged between health care providers, the New York Times blog Bits reports. General Electric on Thursday introduced a new business unit, eHealth, that will pursue a solution to this challenge. State Watch: Virginia's Pharmacy For Mentally Ill, Michigan Dental Care Lawsuit, Rhode Island Insurers November 2, 2009 at 3:00 am In today's state watch, Virginia plans to close a pharmacy for the mentally ill, Medicaid patients in Michigan are suing over dental care and Rhode Island reports that insurers remain relatively healthy.   This email was sent to zackmania84@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.