News
Politico | Obama budget splits Medicare cuts between patients and providers
The Obama administration budget would squeeze $370 billion in Medicare savings by cutting payments to drug companies and providers but also by making some seniors pay more.
Washington Times | Insurers can’t charge more for smokers in health exchanges
The board charged with implementing federal health care reforms in the District has voted to prohibit insurance companies from charging higher premiums to cigarette smokers, adding the city to a handful of states rejecting such surcharges because of the effect they have on poor families who are more likely to smoke.
Blogs
CATO | Ohio, Missouri Introduce the Health Care Freedom Act 2.0
Ohio Reps. Ron Young (R-Leroy Twp.) and Andy Thompson (R-Marietta), and Missouri Sen. John Lamping (R-St. Louis County), have introduced legislation—we call it the Health Care Freedom Act 2.0—that would suspend the licenses of insurance carriers who accept federal subsidies through one of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (PPACA) health insurance Exchanges.
Market Watch | Texas officials confirm Medicaid rate-hike request, but details unclear
It’s official: Texas health officials are seeking a reimbursement rate hike for Medicaid programs in the state. But which insurers will benefit the most from it remains to be seen.
