Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup about Health85899474456http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/08/business/hospital-billing-varies-wildly-us-data-shows.html?hp&_r=0Hospital billing varies wildly, U.S. data shows2013-05-08T05:59:26-04:0085899474736http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130508/NEWS02/305070026/Medicaid-bill-goes-BentleyMedicaid bill goes to Bentley2013-05-08T08:02:46-04:0085899474438http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_10782280-b74d-11e2-a159-0019bb2963f4.htmlBrewer working new path to expand Arizona Medicaid program2013-05-08T05:51:55-04:0085899474570http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-healthy-state-vending-20130508,0,1148667.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyBill would ban junk food from vending machines at state offices2013-05-08T06:44:45-04:0085899474565http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-pc-mental-health-20130507,0,4192074.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyCalifornia Senate leader proposes mental health program expansions2013-05-08T06:43:28-04:0085899474487http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130507/BETTERLIFE03/305070143/Indiana-new-laws-prescription-drugs-school-safetySouthern Indiana lawmakers laud passage of bill to curb prescription drug abuse2013-05-08T06:13:47-04:0085899474743http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_house_oks_bill_to_le.html#incart_riverLouisiana House approves bill that could capture more federal Medicaid money2013-05-08T08:12:36-04:0085899474648http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/07/politics/senate-chairman-of-committee-working-on-hospital-debt-liquor-contract-deal-does-not-want-medicaid-expansion-as-part-of-package/Senate chairman of committee working on hospital debt, liquor contract deal does not want Medicaid expansion as part of package2013-05-08T07:18:13-04:0085899474664http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/maryland-health/bs-hs-hospitals-waiver-letter-20130506,0,504764.storyMaryland hospitals oppose state plan to update waiver2013-05-08T07:26:53-04:0085899474656http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/07/4224297/medicare-anti-fraud-effort-has.htmlMedicare anti-fraud effort has Missouri roots2013-05-08T07:22:06-04:0085899474649http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-legislature/lawyer-seeks-mental-health-hearing-ex-assemblyman-steven-brooksLawyer seeks mental health hearing for ex-Assemblyman Steven Brooks2013-05-08T07:18:46-04:0085899474747http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6018399-95/nh-senate-panel-removes-home-grow-option-from-medical-marijuana-billN.H. Senate panel removes home-grow option from medical marijuana bill2013-05-08T08:18:13-04:0085899474683http://www.journalnow.com/news/state_region/article_79c29de2-b784-11e2-81b9-0019bb30f31a.htmlParental consent for treatment of STDs in NC bill2013-05-08T07:33:27-04:0085899474639http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/08/4028801/nc-house-approves-bill-requiring.htmlN.C. House approves bill requiring teens to get parents’ OK for birth control2013-05-08T07:14:27-04:0085899474512http://www.statesmanjournal.com/proart/20130508/news/305080091/senate-vote-tanning-bill?pagerestricted=1Senate to vote on tanning bill2013-05-08T06:23:21-04:0085899474752http://hosted2.ap.org/RIPRJ/94df6789960948c2869c5b6429e1fe7d/Article_2013-05-08-Marijuana%20Delivery/id-cb18d9f57a2e4e75aae35225c9f4de91Dispensary planning home delivery of marijuana2013-05-08T08:25:06-04:0085899474598http://www.statesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/texas-solution-to-medicaid-expansion-on-the-ropes/nXjn8/‘Texas solution’ to Medicaid expansion on the ropes2013-05-08T06:57:17-04:0085899474542http://www.postcrescent.com/viewart/20130507/APC010401/305070403/Assembly-approves-junk-food-stamps-billAssembly approves junk food stamps bill2013-05-08T06:35:23-04:0085899474535http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/ohio_democratic_party_chairman_1.html#incart_riverAssembly passes bill requiring that most food stamp benefits go to purchasing healthy foods2013-05-08T06:33:19-04:0085899474722http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming/wyoming-urges-preparation-for-insurance-changes/article_1375de24-277e-5968-bb5a-fa4219a73e29.htmlWyoming urges preparation for insurance changes2013-05-08T07:56:07-04:0085899475097http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/anti-abortion-group-seeks-intervene-fetal-heartbeat-lawsuit.htmlAnti-abortion group seeks to intervene in fetal heartbeat lawsuit2013-05-09T08:04:15-04:0085899475022http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/09/182331300/california-weighs-expanded-role-for-nurse-practitionersCalifornia weighs expanded role for nurse practitioners2013-05-09T07:35:37-04:0085899474951http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_23201840/barbara-lee-bill-would-push-states-roll-back?source=rss&utm_source=feedlyBarbara Lee bill would push states to roll back criminal HIV laws2013-05-09T07:09:32-04:0085899474948http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-hospital-ratings-20130509,0,7228604.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyCalifornia ranks 11th in hospitals with A grades for safety2013-05-09T07:07:30-04:0085899474938http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_HEALTH_OVERHAUL_HIDDEN_CONTRACTS?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&utm_source=feedlyCalif. exchange granted secrecy2013-05-09T06:56:48-04:0085899474962http://www.denverpost.com/newsheadlines/ci_23203024/2013-colorado-legislative-session-scorecard2013 Colorado legislative session scorecard2013-05-09T07:13:04-04:0085899474954http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23198935/some-hospitals-charge-vastly-more-same-care-includingColorado hospitals charge up to 10 times Medicare's rates, data show2013-05-09T07:10:47-04:0085899475095http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-05-08/coca-cola-pledges-money-georgia-health-programsCoca-Cola pledges money for Georgia health programs2013-05-09T08:03:24-04:0085899475075http://magicvalley.com/news/local/hospital-charges-vary-widely-new-data-show/article_c13f528f-df88-594e-95d9-673c3a669c08.htmlHospital charges vary widely, new data show2013-05-09T07:51:30-04:0085899475003http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/may/08/ralliers-want-current-system-providing-long-term-t/?kansas_legislatureRalliers want to preserve current system of providing long-term services to those with disabilities2013-05-09T07:30:19-04:0085899475092http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130508/NEWS01/305080108/Medicaid-expansion-decision-expected-from-Gov-Steve-Beshear-ThursdayMedicaid expansion decision expected from Gov. Steve Beshear on Thursday2013-05-09T08:00:08-04:0085899475104http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/house_health_committee_passes.html#incart_riverFederal health-care employer mandate would be blocked under bill approved by Louisiana House panel2013-05-09T08:08:16-04:0085899475024http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/maryland-health/bs-hs-compounding-pharmacies-law-20130508,0,6604147.storyMaryland prompts federal action on pharmacy oversight2013-05-09T07:35:59-04:0085899475021http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/maryland-health/bs-hs-hospital-rate-data-20130508,0,2457021.storyHospital rates vary significantly, Medicare data show2013-05-09T07:34:54-04:0085899474979http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2013/05/medical_pot_foes_opponents_agree_new_rules_flawedMedical pot foes, opponents agree: New rules flawed2013-05-09T07:20:15-04:0085899475083http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/viewart/20130509/NEWS01/305090020/Miss-governor-says-he-could-run-Medicaid-programMiss. governor says he could run Medicaid program2013-05-09T07:55:18-04:0085899475029http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/161752/missouri-senate-passes-abortion-drug-restrictions/Missouri Senate passes abortion drug restrictions2013-05-09T07:37:32-04:0085899474970http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-legislature/sandoval-proposes-8-million-more-nevadas-mental-health-needsSandoval proposes $8 million more for Nevada's mental health needs2013-05-09T07:16:53-04:0085899474967http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-legislature/needle-exchange-bill-gets-strong-support-assembly-hearingNeedle exchange bill gets strong support at Assembly hearing2013-05-09T07:15:36-04:0085899474905http://www.northjersey.com/news/NJ_among_priciest_for_hospital_care.htmlN.J. among priciest for hospital care2013-05-09T06:45:51-04:0085899475042http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2013/05/09/news/papen-criticizes-governors-mental-health-measure-veto.htmlPapen criticizes governor’s mental health measure veto2013-05-09T07:40:49-04:0085899474872http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/gov_john_kasich_urges_heighten.html#incart_riverGov. John Kasich urges heightened awareness of mental illness issues to show need to expand Medicaid2013-05-09T06:33:07-04:0085899474869http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/05/closure_of_state_health_center.html#incart_riverClosure of state health centers focus of acting Health Secretary Michael Wolf's confirmation hearing2013-05-09T06:32:37-04:0085899475016http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/politics/texas_legislature/article/Demonstrators-call-for-Texas-to-expand-Medicaid-4500944.phpDemonstrators call for Texas to expand Medicaid2013-05-09T07:33:57-04:0085899475121http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/viewart/20130508/NEWS03/305080032/Vermont-Senate-passes-bill-decriminalizing-marijuanaVermont Senate passes bill decriminalizing marijuana2013-05-09T08:29:57-04:0085899475118http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130508/NEWS03/305080025/Senate-OKs-altered-end-life-billSenate OKs altered end-of-life bill2013-05-09T08:26:32-04:0085899474891http://lacrossetribune.com/news/state-and-regional/wi/assembly-passes-informed-consent-bill/article_79250465-ba15-5d76-b342-da160985d3fb.htmlAssembly passes informed consent bill2013-05-09T06:39:36-04:0085899475172http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20130509arizona-hospital-pricing-bill-likely-return-brewers-desk.htmlArizona hospital-pricing bill likely to return to Brewer’s desk2013-05-10T05:51:05-04:0085899475268http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/09/3388766/florida-senate-presidents-former.htmlFlorida Senate president’s former company sued for Medicare fraud2013-05-10T06:44:39-04:0085899475434http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/206852021.html?id=206852021State health centers to get $1.1 million to enroll uninsured2013-05-10T08:03:50-04:0085899475392http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2013/may/09/republicans-push-through-proposal-blocking-desires/?kansas_legislatureRepublicans push through proposal blocking the desires of advocates for the developmentally disabled2013-05-10T07:40:56-04:0085899475388http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/09/4228029/lawmakers-kancare-for-developmentally.htmlLawmakers: KanCare for developmentally disabled or $4 million cut2013-05-10T07:39:20-04:0085899475390http://www.courier-journal.com/proart/20130509/prime07/305090055/medicaid-expansion-critics-say-move-too-costly-kentucky?pagerestricted=1Medicaid expansion -- Critics say move too costly for Kentucky2013-05-10T07:39:43-04:0085899475384http://www.kentucky.com/2013/05/09/2634096/beshear-says-kentucky-will-join.htmlBeshear says Kentucky will join Obamacare plan to expand Medicaid2013-05-10T07:36:55-04:0085899475448http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/house_health_committee_passes.htmlConstitutional amendment blocking federal healthcare employer mandate approved by Louisiana House panel2013-05-10T08:12:19-04:0085899475204http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/medicaid_health_care_decisions.html#incart_riverMedicaid, health care decisions looming for Michigan lawmakers2013-05-10T06:17:56-04:0085899475197http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130510/POLITICS02/305100358/1022/POLITICS/Michigan-House-GOP-propose-bill-expand-Medicaid-4-year-coverage-limitMichigan House GOP propose bill to expand Medicaid with 4-year coverage limit2013-05-10T06:09:18-04:0085899475192http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130509/NEWS04/305090040/House-GOP-backs-expanded-Medicaid-conditionsHouse GOP backs expanded Medicaid, with conditions2013-05-10T06:06:37-04:0085899475213http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130509/1133744260.shtmlMinn. makes insurance exchange contracts public2013-05-10T06:24:22-04:0085899475201http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/206814071.htmlFlu-season death toll nears 200 in Minnesota2013-05-10T06:16:56-04:0085899475411http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elizabeth-crisp/missouri-legislature-sends-governor-difficult-choice-in-budget/article_7d7031c9-6be9-54b1-9c02-6f305c74ebdf.htmlMissouri Legislature sends governor difficult choice in budget2013-05-10T07:46:17-04:0085899475405http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/may/09/mo-bill-mandate-newborn-heart-screening/Mo. bill to mandate newborn heart screening2013-05-10T07:44:35-04:0085899475391http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/09/4228000/missouri-spending-plan-creates.htmlMissouri spending plan creates choices between seniors, children2013-05-10T07:40:03-04:0085899475346http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-and-west/out-state-mental-health-transfers-rare-northern-nevada-records-showOut-of-state mental health transfers rare in Northern Nevada, records show2013-05-10T07:21:30-04:0085899475456http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6014568-95/senate-budget-writers-hear-arguments-on-medicaid-expansion-other-state-issuesSenate budget writers hear arguments on Medicaid expansion, other state issues2013-05-10T08:15:42-04:0085899475426http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/cb8ee40fdf894309adea40880368f4d7/NM--Health-Overhaul-Hidden-Contracts-New-MexicoNew Mexico's health insurance exchange subject to state's open government laws2013-05-10T07:57:44-04:0085899475424http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2013/05/09/news/papen-criticizes-governors-mental-health-measure-veto.htmlPapen criticizes governor’s mental health measure veto2013-05-10T07:57:07-04:0085899475361http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/05/09/2883429/nc-hospitals-fight-bill-that-would.htmlNC hospitals fight bill that would benefit free-standing surgery centers2013-05-10T07:26:44-04:0085899475347http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NC_XGR_CANCER_TREATMENT_NCOL-?SITE=NCWIN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTNC cancer treatment bill moving to Senate2013-05-10T07:21:36-04:0085899475343http://www.journalnow.com/news/state_region/article_a30c1df4-b91e-11e2-b5ce-001a4bcf6878.htmlTeaching abortion link to premature birth gets Senate approval2013-05-10T07:20:28-04:0085899475342http://www.journalnow.com/news/state_region/article_ffc5d444-b924-11e2-956d-001a4bcf6878.htmlPanel votes to change midwife laws2013-05-10T07:19:55-04:0085899475340http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/09/4032678/senate-passes-bill-to-make-hospitals.htmlSenate passes bill to make hospitals more patient-friendly2013-05-10T07:17:57-04:0085899475339http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/09/4032153/federal-info-on-differing-medical.htmlDatabase -- Federal info on differing medical expenses at NC and SC hospitals2013-05-10T07:17:29-04:0085899475336http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/09/4033507/nc-hospitals-fight-bill-that-would.htmlHospitals ‘struggling,’ they tell lawmakers2013-05-10T07:15:45-04:0085899475225http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/gov_john_kasich_urges_heighten.html#incart_riverGov. John Kasich urges heightened awareness of mental illness issues to show need to expand Medicaid2013-05-10T06:27:58-04:0085899475333http://newsok.com/adviser-suggests-extending-insure-oklahoma-as-states-health-plan/article/3808141Adviser suggests extending Insure Oklahoma as state's health plan2013-05-10T07:13:32-04:0085899475319http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/Bill-OKs-some-immunizations-without-parent-consent-4504438.php?cmpid=houtexhcatBill OKs some immunizations without parent consent2013-05-10T07:06:35-04:0085899475315http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/Cancer-agency-board-would-be-ousted-under-bill-4504021.phpCancer agency board would be ousted under bill2013-05-10T07:05:41-04:0085899475293http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579752/Guv-tells-feds-Utah-ready-to-run-health-exchange-for-small-businesses.htmlGuv tells feds Utah ready to run health exchange for small businesses2013-05-10T06:58:38-04:0085899475443http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/ap/article_0c1cfe66-b94d-11e2-9f64-0019bb30f31a.htmlFunds to help Va. centers with insurance enrollment2013-05-10T08:08:08-04:0085899475452http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/new-law-eases-access-to-hospice-care-in-wyoming/article_a296bb7a-c725-5624-8a18-8398068752f5.htmlNew law eases access to hospice care in Wyoming2013-05-10T08:14:43-04:0085899475624http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/dangers-found-in-lack-of-safety-oversight-for-medicare-drug-benefit/2013/05/11/067a10ae-b8ec-11e2-aa9e-a02b765ff0ea_story.html?wpisrc=nl_headlinesDangers found in lack of safety oversight for Medicare drug benefit2013-05-13T06:52:46-04:0085899475566http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/13/us/politics/health-secretary-raises-funds-for-health-care-law.html?smid=tw-nytnational&seid=auto&_r=0Cabinet secretary solicits large donations to publicize health care law2013-05-13T06:32:04-04:0085899475511http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/10/arizona-gov-jan-brewer-medicaid-expansion-fight-makes-odd-allies/Dems play nice for Medicaid expansion2013-05-13T05:51:43-04:0085899475508http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/gilbert/article_84a34f08-b9d3-11e2-bec0-0019bb2963f4.htmlGov. Brewer vows to veto all bills until state budget and Medicaid progress2013-05-13T05:50:24-04:0085899475764http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/audit-raises-questions-about-documentation-care-medicaid-program.htmlAudit raises questions about documentation of care in Medicaid program2013-05-13T07:51:11-04:0085899475694http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23220259/health-exchange-board-stays-middleHealth-exchange board stays in middle2013-05-13T07:23:27-04:0085899475534http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/iowa/iowans-worry-as-health-care-debate-continues/article_3fa9c4a1-1fbd-59ed-92da-8e57a9b1eb44.htmlIowans worry as health care debate continues2013-05-13T06:17:20-04:0085899475741http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130511/NEWS0101/305120065/Kentucky-Medicaid-expansion-opponents-weighing-options-reverse-decision?nclick_check=1Kentucky Medicaid expansion opponents weighing options to reverse decision2013-05-13T07:42:11-04:0085899475738http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130509/PRIME07/305090046/Medicaid-health-insurance-expand-under-Obamacare-KentuckyMedicaid health insurance to expand under Obamacare in Kentucky2013-05-13T07:41:27-04:0085899475734http://bangordailynews.com/link/did-lepage-just-endorse-part-of-obamacare-why-this-matters/Did LePage just endorse part of Obamacare? It matters for Medicaid2013-05-13T07:40:12-04:0085899475585http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-0513-capitol-business-beat-20130513,0,6343189.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedlyBill would regulate 'biosimilar' drugs2013-05-13T06:38:04-04:0085899475615http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/viewart/20130513/OPINION02/305130003/Analysis-Bryant-s-Medicaid-remarks-change-toneAnalysis -- Bryant's Medicaid remarks change tone2013-05-13T06:50:07-04:0085899475720http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada-legislature/assembly-panel-hears-bill-boost-insurance-coverage-oral-chemotherapyAssembly panel hears bill to boost insurance coverage of oral chemotherapy2013-05-13T07:32:08-04:0085899475646http://www.northjersey.com/news/207152881_N_J__program_helps_spot_early_signs_of_mental_disorders_mental_problems.htmlN.J. program helps spot early signs of mental disorders2013-05-13T07:04:19-04:0085899475635http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Pot-s-risks-payoffs-argued-4509782.phpPot's risks, payoffs argued2013-05-13T06:59:27-04:0085899475560http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/republicans_draw_oregon_hospit.html#incart_riverRepublicans draw Oregon hospital tax into debate over PERS2013-05-13T06:29:32-04:0085899475553http://www.statesmanjournal.com/viewart/20130510/UPDATE/305100081/Oregon-lawmakers-wade-into-vaccination-debateOregon lawmakers wade into vaccination debate2013-05-13T06:26:25-04:0085899475621http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/pa-official-medicaid-wouldnt-expand-until-15-at-earliest-687156/Pa. official: Medicaid wouldn't expand until '15 at earliest2013-05-13T06:51:45-04:0085899475778http://www.tennessean.com/viewart/20130513/NEWS07/305130031/More-Tennessee-newborns-drug-dependenciesMore Tennessee newborns have drug dependencies2013-05-13T07:59:58-04:00