11/5 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 Senate Might See Health Overhaul Vote Slip Into 2010 November 4, 2009 at 9:00 am Democrats are, by many accounts, a long way from agreement among their own members on a health care reform bill. Politico reports that "Democrats have blown so many deadlines for getting health reform done this year that insiders are increasingly skeptical they can finish by year's end - and some even suggest the effort might slip to a new deadline, before the State of the Union address. Reid Works To Convince Moderate Dems To Vote For Senate Health Bill November 4, 2009 at 9:00 am Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is in the "awkward position of looking for votes on a major health care reform bill that doesn't quite exist," Roll Call reports. Senate Dems 'Bristle' Over CBO Scoring Decisions, Directive To Keep Mum About Health Bill Details November 4, 2009 at 9:00 am The Congressional Budget Office isn't making any friends in their treatment of the health care reform bills on either side of the aisle, with lawmakers complaining about its scope, timeline to deliver scores and murky cost estimates. Roll Call: "Democrats have been annoyed at the CBO for deciding not to consider as savings the money spent on preventive health care measures. Prayer Treatments Covered In Health Care Reform Bills November 4, 2009 at 9:00 am Prayer treatments may get a boost in health care legislation, raising debate about what constitutes healing and the separation of church and state. The CBO: House Health Bill Would Lower Some Middle Class Premiums, Raise Costs For Others November 4, 2009 at 8:00 am House Democrats say their health overhaul proposal will lead to health insurance premium savings for many consumers, though estimates of the overall measure's cost, as well as the taxes and fees required to pay for it, is a source of criticism and concern. House Democrats Pick Up Some Moderate Votes For Health Bill November 4, 2009 at 8:00 am House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is picking up some centrist votes for the Democratic health care reform bill, though a leak of a list held by Majority Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn has led to difficulties counting votes on support for a more moderate public option. The Hill reports that Pelosi still doesn't have 218 firm "yes" votes but that many once "no" votes are "leaning yes. Business Groups Begin TV Ad Campaign Against House Health Bill November 4, 2009 at 8:00 am Lobbying and business groups continue to organize and spend millions to shape health care reform. The The Uninsured, Putting Off Care, Facing Debt November 4, 2009 at 8:00 am ProPublica profiles Anne Johnson, a 41-year-old single mother in California "whose family has been uninsured since she lost her job as a secretary in February," and explores how health reform could affect her. Johnson "needs her aortic valve replaced, but without insurance she can't afford the surgery. Today's Selection Of Opinions And Editorials November 4, 2009 at 8:00 am Health Care Reform The Salt Lake Tribune In the best of circumstances, financial forecasting is an inexact science, and when a complex piece of federal legislation has as many interlocking parts and assumptions as this one does, it's impossible. We realize that this bill is something of a leap of faith. Democrats Still Face Roadblocks To Health Reform: Abortion, Immigration November 4, 2009 at 7:00 am Though House leaders say they'd like a health reform bill vote by Friday, some Democrats are threatening to block its passage over the issue of abortion. The Washington Post: "House leaders were still negotiating Monday with the bloc of Democrats concerned about abortion provisions in the legislation, saying that they could lead to public funding of the procedure." Rep. Party Leaders Say House GOP Bill To Be Released Soon November 4, 2009 at 7:00 am "The Republicans' health care bill in the House focuses more on lowering costs than on expanding coverage, party leaders said Monday - setting up a stark divide between the GOP and Democrats who have made near universal coverage a top priority of their bills," Politico reports. Insurers Pressed About Use Of Premium Money For Non-Medical Expenses November 4, 2009 at 7:00 am An analysis released in a letter by Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., suggests that the amount of money insurance companies spend to cover medical expenses could be less than the companies claim. The New York Times reports: "The health insurance industry likes to cite figures showing that 87 cents of every dollar in premiums is spent on medical claims. Louisiana Struggles With Medicaid Shortfall; Texas Governor Criticizes Reform November 4, 2009 at 7:00 am Newspapers report on health issues at the state level, including Louisiana's struggles with a Medicaid shortfall and the Texas governor's criticism of congressional health care reform efforts. The House Dems Continue Health Reform Negotiations, Close To Deal On Abortion Coverage November 4, 2009 at 6:00 am House Democrats are nearing a compromise over abortion language in the chamber's health care reform bill (HR 3962), CongressDaily reports. House leaders are hoping to attract enough support from moderate Democrats "to mitigate a threat" from Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich. Blogs Comment On Abortion Coverage, Women's Health Issues In Health Reform November 4, 2009 at 6:00 am The following summarizes selected women's health-related blog entries. "Some U.S. ACP Expresses Support For Key Policies Of Affordable Health Care For America Act November 4, 2009 at 3:00 am The American College of Physicians (ACP) has sent a letter to House leaders voicing the College's support for key policies in the Affordable Health Care for America Act. "We are pleased that H.R.   This email was sent to zackmania84@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.