Stateline HeadlinesStateline Headlines about Health85899484627http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324520904578553871314315986.htmlHealth-insurance exchanges are falling behind schedule2013-06-19T06:01:52-04:0085899484625http://on.wsj.com/19OTd2FMedical pot laws get tougher2013-06-19T06:00:49-04:0085899484616http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/19/us/politics/in-partisan-vote-house-acts-to-limit-abortions.html?ref=usIn partisan vote, U.S. House acts to limit abortions2013-06-19T05:56:32-04:0085899484601http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_088a941a-d7d5-11e2-8fa7-0019bb2963f4.htmlBrewer: Bipartisan effort to pass Medicaid expansion took 'courage'2013-06-19T05:48:50-04:0085899484719http://www.sacbee.com/2013/06/19/5507228/calpers-panel-backs-insurance.htmlCalPERS panel backs insurance rate hike2013-06-19T06:56:15-04:0085899484706http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-pc-audit-tobacco-use-kids-20130617,0,5632582.storyState auditor finds missed chances in anti-tobacco program for kids2013-06-19T06:52:04-04:0085899484704http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-aetna-california-health-insurance-20130618,0,3414612.storyAetna will exit California's individual health insurance market2013-06-19T06:51:29-04:0085899484700http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-out-of-tragedy-selfless-generosity/2127346Out of tragedy, selfless generosity2013-06-19T06:50:00-04:0085899484821http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/18/opinion/lepage-fails-to-surprise-on-medicaid-expansion/LePage fails to surprise on Medicaid expansion2013-06-19T07:47:49-04:0085899484818http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/18/politics/house-votes-95-45-to-allow-dental-hygienist-therapists-to-open-practices/House votes 95-45 to allow dental hygienist therapists to open practices2013-06-19T07:46:54-04:0085899484805http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/18/politics/democrats-advance-repeal-of-2-year-cap-on-treatments-for-addicts-on-medicaid/Democrats advance repeal of 2-year cap on treatments for addicts on Medicaid2013-06-19T07:42:36-04:0085899484804http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/18/politics/handful-of-republicans-being-pressured-to-override-lepage-medicaid-veto/Handful of Republicans being pressured to override LePage Medicaid veto2013-06-19T07:41:40-04:0085899484645http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130618/BIZ/306180022/1022/POLITICS/Medicaid-battle-fierce-SenateMedicaid battle to be fierce in Senate2013-06-19T06:12:04-04:0085899484644http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130618/POLITICS02/306180076/1022/POLITICS/No-vote-today-by-Senate-Medicaid-expansion-billNo vote today by Senate on Medicaid expansion bill2013-06-19T06:11:40-04:0085899484638http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130618/NEWS04/306180058/Michigan-Senate-doesn-t-vote-Medicaid-expansionMichigan Senate doesn't vote on Medicaid expansion2013-06-19T06:09:06-04:0085899484866http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/7055595-95/editorial-may-spirit-of-compromise-take-holdMay spirit of compromise take hold2013-06-19T08:27:35-04:0085899484862http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/7005383-95/budget-negotiators-trade-proposals-on-medicaid-expansion-but-no-agreement-yetBudget negotiators trade proposals on Medicaid expansion, but no agreement yet2013-06-19T08:25:28-04:0085899484736http://www.nj.com/times-opinion/index.ssf/2013/06/editorial_nj_nursing_initiativ.htmlN.J. Nursing Initiative addresses shortage of nurses, faculty for nursing programs2013-06-19T07:03:36-04:0085899484624http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324520904578553973407984076.html?mod=googlenews_wsjAbortion measure may get vote in New York Senate2013-06-19T06:00:21-04:0085899484654http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/06/18/kasich-will-never-give-up-fight-to-expand-medicaid.htmlKasich makes faith argument for Medicaid2013-06-19T06:20:39-04:0085899484655http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/state-and-regional/house-passes-bill-to-track-chemicals-toxic-to-kids/article_ee2751f5-ccb9-5b24-87ae-6ab0ee57f7e5.htmlHouse passes bill to track chemicals toxic to kids2013-06-19T06:21:02-04:0085899484861http://www.texastribune.org/2013/06/18/after-hours-debate-senate-oks-abortion-regulations/After hours of debate, senate OKs abortion regulations2013-06-19T08:25:05-04:0085899484853http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/Texas-Senate-drops-abortion-ban-after-20-weeks-4606549.phpTexas Senate drops abortion ban after 20 weeks2013-06-19T08:20:28-04:0085899484844http://www.statesman.com/news/news/senate-oks-abortion-measure-in-late-vote/nYPPb/Senate OKs abortion measure in late vote2013-06-19T08:14:14-04:0085899484873http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130618/NEWS03/306180028/Vermont-Health-CO-OP-reorganizes-try-win-licenseVermont Health CO-OP reorganizes to try to win license2013-06-19T08:35:27-04:0085899484872http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/viewart/20130618/NEWS03/306180015/Shumlin-tour-new-psychiatric-residenceShumlin to tour new psychiatric residence2013-06-19T08:34:44-04:0085899484676http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20130619/APC0602/306190177/Legislature-compounds-bad-Medicaid-move-editorial-Legislature compounds bad Medicaid move2013-06-19T06:32:16-04:0085899484288http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_0815e232-d77b-11e2-bd40-001a4bcf887a.htmlArizona Gov. Brewer signs Medicaid expansion law2013-06-18T05:52:48-04:0085899484286http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_088a941a-d7d5-11e2-8fa7-0019bb2963f4.htmlBipartisan effort to pass Medicaid expansion took 'courage'2013-06-18T05:52:04-04:0085899484446http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/groups-pondering-ways-restrict-sales-morning-after-pill-state.htmlGroups pondering ways to restrict sales of morning after pill in state2013-06-18T07:12:48-04:0085899484316http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/politifact-bill-nelson-says-rick-scott-said-no-to-1-million-to-monitor/2127031PolitiFact: Bill Nelson says Rick Scott said no to $1 million to monitor health insurance rates2013-06-18T06:05:25-04:0085899484301http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/17/3456045/florida-hits-lowest-rate-ever.htmlFlorida hits lowest rate ever for infant mortality2013-06-18T05:57:32-04:0085899484298http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130617/NEWS09/130617005/1056/news05Branstad to sign new health care law Thursday in Mason City2013-06-18T05:56:27-04:0085899484497http://theadvocate.com/news/6251986-123/legislators-looking-for-health-careLegislators looking for health care funding alternatives2013-06-18T07:41:29-04:0085899484380http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/17/politics/democrats-pass-changes-to-gop-insurance-law-they-campaigned-against/Democrats pass changes to GOP insurance law they campaigned against2013-06-18T06:42:35-04:0085899484375http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/17/politics/lepage-vetoes-medicaid-expansion-says-maine-can-do-better/LePage vetoes Medicaid expansion, says ‘Maine can do better’2013-06-18T06:40:16-04:0085899484364http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/06/17/plus-rating-for-mass-health/rj1kOybFP8HPtmL1FhXp4N/story.htmlC-plus rating for Mass. on health2013-06-18T06:35:24-04:0085899484360http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/06/17/wide-range-applicants-likely-bid-for-medical-marijuana-dispensary-licenses/PrgOd1SgnTKDW1wPE37gYP/story.html3 making plans for medical marijuana dispensaries2013-06-18T06:34:22-04:0085899484313http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130618/BIZ/306180022/1022/POLITICS/Medicaid-battle-fierce-SenateMedicaid battle to be fierce in Senate2013-06-18T06:04:03-04:0085899484365http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130617/1150144358.shtmlAdvocates call MNsure enrollment system unfair2013-06-18T06:35:58-04:0085899484361http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/211629221.htmlChild sex trafficking is a Minnesota public health issue2013-06-18T06:34:43-04:0085899484492http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/bullock-administration-agrees-to-full-increase-for-groups-that-serve/article_909171d2-d7ab-11e2-9cf5-001a4bcf887a.htmlBullock administration agrees to full increase for groups that serve mentally disabled2013-06-18T07:38:04-04:0085899484505http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6960315-95/house-senate-budget-negotiators-dig-in-heels-over-medicaid-expansionHouse, Senate budget negotiators dig in heels over Medicaid expansion2013-06-18T07:48:01-04:0085899484406http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2013/06/calling_christies_bluff_on_wom.htmlCalling Christie's bluff on women's health care2013-06-18T06:53:23-04:0085899484397http://www.northjersey.com/news/health/Democrats_Restore_Christie_health_clinic_cuts.htmlDemocrats: Restore Christie health clinic cuts2013-06-18T06:49:24-04:0085899484461http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/health_and_science/article_1f9e6622-f6c1-5959-8c29-158b7ad9ac1d.htmlHealth exchange grant revisions raise fears2013-06-18T07:19:24-04:0085899484458http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/article_f47ddea0-acae-5f41-9f52-b687014caae6.htmlHealth insurance increases loom for state workers2013-06-18T07:18:21-04:0085899484333http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Assembly-restores-care-facilities-funds-4606154.phpAssembly restores care facilities' funds2013-06-18T06:17:30-04:0085899484352http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2013/06/reckoning_the_relative_costs_o.html#incart_riverReckoning the relative costs of Ohio Medicaid expansion2013-06-18T06:29:22-04:0085899484327http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/06/18/state-covers-many-foes-of-expanding-medicaid.htmlState covers health insurance for many foes of expanding Medicaid2013-06-18T06:13:25-04:0085899484376http://blog.pennlive.com/capitol-notebook/2013/06/corbett_signs_ban_on_abortion.html#incart_riverCorbett signs ban on abortion coverage in insurance exchange the state couldn't be bothered to run2013-06-18T06:40:16-04:0085899484371http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/corbett_signs_anti-abortion_co.html#incart_riverCorbett signs anti-abortion coverage bill in Pa.2013-06-18T06:38:34-04:0085899484513http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2013/06/health-director-revokes-pharmacy-license-of-ex-senatorready.htmlR.I. health director revokes pharmacy license of former Coventry senator Blais2013-06-18T07:58:48-04:0085899484459http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130618/BUSINESS05/306180029/Medicare-program-eliminates-30-out-state-suppliersMedicare program eliminates 30 out-of-state suppliers2013-06-18T07:18:49-04:0085899484481http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/local/government-politics/lawmakers-of-opposing-views-lead-medicaid-overhaul/article_7ebbe782-dade-597b-a8d1-3d036906a517.htmlLawmakers of opposing views lead Medicaid overhaul2013-06-18T07:31:58-04:0085899484502http://trib.com/opinion/editorial/suicide-education-and-training-a-great-step-for-teachers-wyoming/article_f61c4a56-2493-560b-b71e-617f3a92730f.htmlSuicide education and training a great step for teachers, Wyoming2013-06-18T07:44:10-04:0085899484101http://www.publicintegrity.org/2013/06/17/12836/opinion-outbreak-bipartisanshipAn outbreak of bipartisanship2013-06-17T07:14:19-04:0085899484100http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323836504578549580580890400.html?mod=WSJ_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsSecondStates ease use of life policies for elder care2013-06-17T07:08:38-04:0085899484086http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/17/health/choice-of-health-plans-to-vary-sharply-from-state-to-state.html?ref=usChoice of health plans to vary sharply from state to state2013-06-17T07:01:37-04:0085899484054http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/06/alabama_to_be_split_into_five.htmlAlabama to be split into five regions under revamped Medicaid plan2013-06-17T06:45:36-04:0085899484006http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/06/david_bronner_jan_brewer_aside.htmlDavid Bronner, Jan Brewer aside, Gov. Robert Bentley still not in favor of Medicaid expansion2013-06-17T06:21:20-04:0085899484000http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/06/alabama_supreme_court_to_hear_1.htmlAlabama Supreme Court to hear arguments on whether to reconsider its brand name drug liability opinion2013-06-17T06:18:01-04:0085899484131http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/insurance-commissioner-meets-planned-parenthood.htmlInsurance commissioner meets with Planned Parenthood2013-06-17T07:39:56-04:0085899484129http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/fight-over-health-care-expansion-could-enter-new-round.htmlFight over health care expansion could enter new round2013-06-17T07:39:09-04:0085899484128http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/groups-pondering-ways-restrict-sales-morning-after-pill-state.htmlGroups pondering ways to restrict sales of morning after pill in state2013-06-17T07:38:28-04:0085899484109http://capradio.org/5176?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20CapitalPublicRadioLatestNewsRSS%20(Capital%20Public%20Radio:%20Latest%20News%20RSS)Medi-Cal expansion bills head to Governor Brown's desk2013-06-17T07:23:40-04:0085899484015http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/14/3451683/one-month-later-florida-lawmakers.htmlOne month later, Florida lawmakers no closer to Medicaid deal2013-06-17T06:25:08-04:0085899483999http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/14/3452123/state-orders-miami-assisted-living.htmlState orders Miami assisted living facility to close2013-06-17T06:15:30-04:0085899484215http://onlineathens.com/health/2013-06-16/hotline-established-help-needy-health-care-food-stampsHotline established to help needy with health care, food stamps2013-06-17T08:44:06-04:0085899484186http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/bills_outlawing_coerced_and_te.html#incart_riverBills outlawing 'coerced' and 'telemedicine' abortions signed by Jindal2013-06-17T08:14:53-04:0085899484192http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130615/NEWS06/130619490Medicaid still a budgetary sticking point2013-06-17T08:22:30-04:0085899483958http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130613/NEWS04/306130057/Michigan-House-passes-Medicaid-expansionMichigan House passes Medicaid expansion2013-06-17T05:46:17-04:0085899483994http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/211629221.htmlChild sex trafficking is a public health issue in Minnesota2013-06-17T06:12:16-04:0085899483982http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/06/16/health/mnsure-two-tier-system-for-paying-assistantsAdvocates for poor say MNsure's 2-tier enrollment system is unfair2013-06-17T06:08:00-04:0085899484193http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130617/OPINION01/130619361A Medicaid reduction? That is not likely2013-06-17T08:23:27-04:0085899484114http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/health_and_science/article_1f9e6622-f6c1-5959-8c29-158b7ad9ac1d.htmlHealth exchange grant revisions raise fears2013-06-17T07:31:37-04:0085899484079http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Editorial-An-abortion-vote-is-vital-4604115.phpAn abortion vote is vital2013-06-17T06:57:54-04:0085899484173http://www.journalnow.com/news/state_region/article_14cb270a-d6d4-11e2-9ee6-0019bb30f31a.htmlProposal calls for statewide telepsychiatry program by next year2013-06-17T08:00:02-04:0085899483980http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2013/06/reckoning_the_relative_costs_o.html#incart_riverReckoning the relative costs of Ohio Medicaid expansion2013-06-17T06:04:13-04:0085899484020http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/4190458-74/state-corbett-expansion#axzz2WT4nqyksCorbett administration seeking assurances state won’t be left holding Medicaid bag2013-06-17T06:26:59-04:0085899484133http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130617/NEWS02/306170024/Health-care-plan-predictions-vary-widely-among-TN-leadersHealth-care plan predictions vary widely among TN leaders2013-06-17T07:43:35-04:0085899484205http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130617/NEWS03/130617001/Blitz-about-begin-health-insurance-exchange-Blitz about to begin on health insurance exchange2013-06-17T08:32:21-04:0085899484147http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/battle-lines-drawn-in-va-medicaid-overhaul/article_63ac9115-bd2b-57cc-b69c-97f2d3280851.htmlBattle lines drawn in Va. Medicaid overhaul2013-06-17T07:50:29-04:0085899483996http://www.jsonline.com/features/health/more-in-state-must-shop-for-health-care-coverage-b9930935z1-211703541.htmlMore in state must shop for health care coverage2013-06-17T06:12:55-04:0085899484175http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/wyoming-prepares-real-time-medicaid-eligibilty-system/article_ea41748b-73ef-553a-b52a-bb6bc930c78b.htmlWyoming prepares real-time Medicaid eligibilty system2013-06-17T08:00:22-04:0085899483658http://seattletimes.com/html/politics/2021175870_apusxgrarizonabudgetmedicaid.htmlAZ House passes Medicaid expansion in Brewer win2013-06-14T06:31:54-04:0085899483611http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_7285c880-d3e8-11e2-9915-0019bb2963f4.htmlHouse, Senate approve $8.8B Arizona budget, but foes lining up over Medicaid inclusion2013-06-14T05:56:42-04:0085899483718http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-jones-anthem-health-insurance-20130613,0,7492932.storyCalifornia insurance chief -- Keep Anthem out of small-biz exchange2013-06-14T06:53:45-04:0085899483755http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23455266/colorado-health-chief-resigns-critics-cite-toxicology-reportColorado health chief resigns, critics cite toxicology report2013-06-14T07:19:55-04:0085899483759http://onlineathens.com/health/2013-06-13/georgia-ranks-10th-social-media-admissions-chickenpoxGeorgia ranks 10th for social media admissions of chickenpox2013-06-14T07:21:54-04:0085899483622http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130613/NEWS10/306130098/1011/NEWS10/Federal-OK-seen-likely-Iowa-health-planFederal OK seen likely for Iowa health plan2013-06-14T06:01:19-04:0085899483767http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130613/PRIME07/306130043/Kentucky-Medicaid-commissioner-says-managed-care-improving-health?nclick_check=1Kentucky Medicaid commissioner says managed care is improving health2013-06-14T07:33:14-04:0085899483764http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/13/politics/senate-again-passes-medicaid-expansion-23-12-falling-short-of-veto-proof-margin/Senate again passes Medicaid expansion 23-12, falling short of veto-proof margin2013-06-14T07:26:34-04:0085899483763http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/13/politics/state-house/legislature-sends-hospital-debt-bill-lepages-top-priority-to-his-desk/Maine Legislature sends hospital debt bill, LePage’s top priority, to his desk2013-06-14T07:25:29-04:0085899483631http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130613/NEWS04/306130057/Michigan-House-passes-Medicaid-expansionMichigan House passes Medicaid expansion2013-06-14T06:08:57-04:0085899483777http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/06/13/daily-circuit-heart-attacksGrant aims to improve heart-attack care in rural Minnesota2013-06-14T07:36:25-04:0085899483793http://www.clarionledger.com/proart/20130614/news01/306070058/ethis-commission-ruling-impact-medicaid-voteEthis Commission ruling to impact Medicaid vote2013-06-14T07:42:12-04:0085899483838http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130613/NEWS06/130619613State told it can opt out of Medicaid expansion at any time2013-06-14T08:14:22-04:0085899483829http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6988253-95/editorial-state-should-share-mental-health-records-cautiouslyState should share mental health records, cautiously2013-06-14T08:09:16-04:0085899483711http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Abortion-amendment-plan-fails-4599774.phpAbortion amendment plan fails2013-06-14T06:49:51-04:00