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Health care law could reduce government costs
Jul 25, 2012
A report from the Congressional Budget office says President Obama's health care law could save the federal government $84 billion over the next decade. That savings is mostly because of the Supreme Court ruling last month, and a part of the law it ruled out.
Who gets Medicaid and who doesn't?
Jul 24, 2012
It's supposed to be a health care program for the poor. But over the years, the definition of poor has changed.
WellPoint gears up for Medicaid bonanza
Jul 9, 2012
The giant health insurer will acquire competitor Amerigroup Corp. for nearly $5 billion in a bid for more Medicaid business.
Hospital lobbyists gear up after health care ruling
Jul 6, 2012
They stand to gain big if states expand Medicaid. But it's going to be a battle, and states like Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina have already said they don't want to expand the program.
Kansas City grandma worries about Medicare
Mar 13, 2012
In this election year, commentator Emma Williams fears the health care program for seniors and the disabled will become a political football.
Washington state will limit Medicaid payments
Mar 7, 2012
As states and the federal government look for ways to trim budgets, Medicaid appears on the chopping block. And Washington state is scheduled to cut payments for some emergency room visits.
Animated Short: The Amazing Health Care Arms Race
Sep 13, 2011
At the crossroads of our national debate about jobs and our national debate about health care debt...
Is the (fictional) city of Hobbs. Its ...
For public good, not for profit.
MID-DAY UPDATE: Obama's budget cuts, protests in Bahrain, and billable hours
Feb 14, 2011
President Obama has released his budget proposal for the 2012 federal spending plan. A growing national deficit has prompted the White House to...
MID-DAY UPDATE: Ben Bernanke, health care law, Energy Star
Feb 3, 2011
In a rare press conference, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will answer questions from reporters today at the National Press Club in...