Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup about Health85899477111http://adn.com/2013/05/17/2905630/state-to-recover-376k-in-medicaid.htmlState to recover $376K in Medicaid case2013-05-17T07:39:20-04:0085899476909http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/16/arizona-senate-democrats-we-wont-stall-medicaid-debate/Arizona Senate Democrats: we won’t stall Medicaid debate2013-05-17T05:53:36-04:0085899476906http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_d76b38dc-beaa-11e2-902d-001a4bcf887a.htmlArizona Senate approves Brewer's Medicaid expansion plan2013-05-17T05:52:25-04:0085899477023http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_23262622/condoms-prisoners-and-porn-stars-debated-by-legislature?source=rss&utm_source=feedlyCondoms for prisoners and porn stars debated by Legislature2013-05-17T06:56:52-04:0085899476973http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/05/states-new-health-exchange-to-serve-as-voter-registration-hub.htmlCalifornia's health exchange to serve as voter registration hub2013-05-17T06:33:49-04:0085899477050http://www.dailycamera.com/state-west-news/ci_23263631/aurora-theater-shooting-prompts-colorado-mental-health-lawAurora theater shooting prompts Colorado mental health law2013-05-17T07:07:40-04:0085899477138http://magicvalley.com/news/local/idaho-wants-to-inform-people-about-affordable-care-act/article_885c4f06-be8c-11e2-90c7-001a4bcf887a.htmlIdaho wants to inform people about Affordable Care Act2013-05-17T07:52:03-04:0085899476939http://www.freep.com/article/20130516/NEWS06/305160161/medicaid-affordable-care-act-sentate-low-incomeMedicaid expansion takes another hit with vote in state Senate2013-05-17T06:20:28-04:0085899476934http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/viewart/20130516/NEWS04/305160049/Michigan-Senate-budget-has-no-Medicaid-expansionMichigan Senate budget has no Medicaid expansion2013-05-17T06:18:48-04:0085899477135http://journalstar.com/legislature/bill-boosts-children-s-mental-health-services/article_4b95e7d0-36c4-57e4-80c8-6d392d10f306.htmlBill boosts children's mental health services2013-05-17T07:49:43-04:0085899477018http://www.northjersey.com/news/business/business_news/NJ_lawmakers_eye_upping_cigarette-buying_age_to_21.htmlNJ lawmakers eye upping cigarette-buying age to 212013-05-17T06:55:25-04:0085899477157http://www.news-record.com/news/north_carolina_ap/article_07142829-682d-54ac-b1ba-8e13d8e6e7bc.htmlNC House passes abortion restrictions at deadline2013-05-17T08:08:11-04:0085899477143http://www.news-record.com/news/north_carolina_ap/article_777fb8e9-8954-5cb1-90ab-ffa2b189d031.htmlBill to close NC Medicaid shortfall passes House2013-05-17T07:57:31-04:0085899477139http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/16/4046409/flurry-of-nc-bills-race-to-finish.htmlFlurry of N.C. bills race to finish line – or trash2013-05-17T07:53:07-04:0085899476972http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/17/medicaid-changes-considered.htmlLegislators mull Medicaid changes rather than expansion2013-05-17T06:33:44-04:0085899477166http://newsok.com/rx-drug-bills-sent-to-oklahoma-governor/article/3818491Rx drug bills sent to Oklahoma governor2013-05-17T08:13:34-04:0085899476986http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130517/Pennsylvania-receives-grant-to-design-state-healthcare-innovation-plan.aspxPennsylvania receives grant to design state healthcare innovation plan2013-05-17T06:38:31-04:0085899477043http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865580179/Health-care-reform-about-to-get-real-for-Utahns.htmlHealth care reform about to 'get real' for Utahns2013-05-17T07:03:50-04:0085899477196http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/viewart/20130516/NEWS03/305160037/Vermont-gets-new-mental-health-commissionerVermont gets new mental health commissioner2013-05-17T08:29:23-04:0085899477194http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20130516/NEWS03/305160044/Shumlin-sign-end-life-bill-MondayShumlin to sign end-of-life bill Monday2013-05-17T08:28:22-04:0085899476569http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/15/mccomish-becomes-key-player-in-medicaid-expansion-drama/McComish becomes key player in Medicaid expansion drama2013-05-16T05:58:51-04:0085899476566http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20130515arizona-medicaid-senate-debate-brewer-plan.htmlSenate debates Brewer’s plan to expand health-care program for poor today2013-05-16T05:58:02-04:0085899476850http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/beebe-other-states-eyeing-arkansas%E2%80%99-private-option-medicaid-expansion.htmlBeebe -- Other states eyeing Arkansas’ private option to Medicaid expansion2013-05-16T08:36:19-04:0085899476700http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23252253/radioactive-material-at-mesa-county-landfill-raises-healthRadioactive material at Mesa County landfill raises health concern2013-05-16T07:07:54-04:0085899476572http://www.ctmirror.com/story/big-health-care-savings-help-counter-shrinking-state-budget-revenuesBig health care savings help counter shrinking state budget revenues2013-05-16T05:59:58-04:0085899476798http://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/idaho-lawmakers-speak-at-magic-valley-republic-women-s-luncheon/article_68fac6ce-2852-5866-bdec-6bf808209304.htmlIdaho lawmakers speak at Magic Valley Republican Women's luncheon2013-05-16T07:55:14-04:0085899476560http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130516/NEWS10/305160070/1011/NEWS10/Lawmakers-agree-close-Fort-Madison-mental-unitLawmakers agree to close Fort Madison mental unit2013-05-16T05:54:17-04:0085899476841http://www.kentucky.com/2013/05/15/2641110/beshear-introduces-website-for.htmlBeshear introduces website for Kentucky's health insurance exchange2013-05-16T08:27:00-04:0085899476780http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_medicaid_expansion_b.html#incart_riverDebate on Louisiana Medicaid expansion bill delayed2013-05-16T07:43:22-04:0085899476657http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/15/politics/state-house/legislative-committee-votes-to-link-medicaid-expansion-with-hospital-debt-repayment/Republicans express surprise as lawmakers link Medicaid expansion to hospital payback2013-05-16T06:50:54-04:0085899476647http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20130515/1136047825.shtmlQuirk in health law may affect some in Minnesota2013-05-16T06:47:04-04:0085899476839http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/viewart/20130516/NEWS01/305160023/Only-abortion-clinic-Miss-fights-stay-openOnly abortion clinic in Miss. fights to stay open2013-05-16T08:24:58-04:0085899476800http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/montana-nonprofits-for-developmentally-disabled-want-rate-increase-honored/article_03066ad2-bdb8-11e2-8bfc-001a4bcf887a.htmlMontana nonprofits for developmentally disabled want rate increase honored2013-05-16T07:57:38-04:0085899476831http://journalstar.com/news/local/medicaid-expansion-supporters-fill-up-west-steps-of-capitol/article_e5064524-2ef5-5b4d-926b-9d7a6d0ebbb5.htmlMedicaid expansion supporters fill up west steps of Capitol2013-05-16T08:19:46-04:0085899476722http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/15/why-will-consumers-outside-insurance-exchange-pay-/#axzz2TS9D6UgpWhy will consumers outside insurance exchange pay fees?2013-05-16T07:17:38-04:0085899476762http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/article_650014af-95bf-55a3-849d-b98aa70c72ed.htmlReport: State’s shortage of medical care will grow2013-05-16T07:38:12-04:0085899476829http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NC_XGR_OBESITY_LAWSUITS_NCOL-?SITE=NCWIN&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTHouse OKs blocking some obesity lawsuits2013-05-16T08:18:29-04:0085899476827http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/15/4044338/state-officials-pitch-medicaid.htmlState officials pitch Medicaid managed care to doctors(2)2013-05-16T08:17:57-04:0085899476817http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/05/16/2896131/state-officials-pitch-medicaid.htmlState officials pitch Medicaid managed care to doctors2013-05-16T08:10:52-04:0085899476814http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/05/15/2895036/bill-would-allow-employers-insurance.htmlHouse tentatively OKs excluding abortions in NC health insurance exchange2013-05-16T08:05:45-04:0085899476749http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/16/us/north-dakotas-sole-abortion-clinic-sues-to-block-new-law.html?ref=usNorth Dakota’s sole abortion clinic sues to block new law2013-05-16T07:33:56-04:0085899476627http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/15/State-background-check-for-healthcare-workers-to-get-upgrade.htmlHealth care workers’ criminal checks to be expanded2013-05-16T06:39:23-04:0085899476615http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/oregon_house_passes_hospital_t.html#incart_riverOregon House passes hospital tax, but it's still part of Senate PERS debate2013-05-16T06:35:20-04:0085899476636http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/full-pennsylvania-fair-care-funds-sought-687629/Full Pennsylvania Fair Care funds sought2013-05-16T06:43:21-04:0085899476608http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/state-and-regional/quirk-in-health-law-will-affect-few-in-dakotas/article_7918db31-97b1-59a8-8429-55e5a79911a1.htmlQuirk in health law will affect few in Dakotas2013-05-16T06:29:20-04:0085899476604http://www.argusleader.com/viewart/20130515/NEWS/305150041/S-D-getting-more-than-1-1M-from-settlement-drug-companyS.D. getting more than $1.1M from settlement with drug company2013-05-16T06:27:02-04:0085899476685http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56309412-78/health-indian-care-clinic.html.cspHealth reform gap for Native Americans may affect few Utahns2013-05-16T07:00:01-04:0085899476740http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/article_5c322bdf-7be0-5014-9863-75242e675790.htmlU.S. Senate confirms ex-Va. official to head Medicare, Medicaid agencies2013-05-16T07:28:24-04:0085899476602http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/virginia-ken-cuccinelli-abortion-91400.htmlVa. Democrats hit Ken Cuccinelli on abortion2013-05-16T06:26:01-04:0085899476790http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201305150008State clinics to receive $2.5 million in U.S. funds2013-05-16T07:48:37-04:0085899476252http://capsules.kaiserhealthnews.org/index.php/2013/05/most-doctors-still-waiting-on-medicaid-pay-raise/Most doctors still waiting on Medicaid pay raise2013-05-15T06:18:16-04:0085899476247http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/14/black-pastors-demand-broader-probe-after-kermit-go/Black pastors demand broader probe after Kermit Gosnell abortion trial2013-05-15T06:16:52-04:0085899476490http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2013/05/abortion_clinics_website_histo.htmlAbortion clinic's website history is latest focus in state's shutdown attempt2013-05-15T07:55:45-04:0085899476213http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/14/biggs-budget-plan-does-not-include-brewers-medicaid-expansion/Biggs’ budget plan does not include Brewer’s Medicaid expansion2013-05-15T05:52:47-04:0085899476212http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/05/14/gov-brewer-to-attend-4th-medicaid-rally/Gov. Brewer to attend 4th Medicaid Rally2013-05-15T05:52:23-04:0085899476211http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/20130514medicaid-arizona-new-ideas.html2 new ideas for Medicaid in Arizona2013-05-15T05:51:57-04:0085899476208http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_743bcc72-bced-11e2-9bf6-0019bb2963f4.htmlAZ house speaker: Brewer's Medicaid proposal unacceptable, let voters decide2013-05-15T05:50:14-04:0085899476468http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/arkansas-get-5-million-settlement-drug-maker.htmlArkansas to get $5 million in settlement with drug maker2013-05-15T07:47:40-04:0085899476340http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/15/5421048/health-exchange-awards-37-million.htmlHealth exchange awards $37 million in outreach grants2013-05-15T06:52:58-04:0085899476339http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Medi-Cal-funds-would-go-to-state-not-counties-4516276.php?utm_source=feedlyMedi-Cal funds would go to state, not counties2013-05-15T06:52:36-04:0085899476449http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/morning_call/2013/05/hawaii-reschedules-medicaid-open.htmlHawaii reschedules Medicaid open enrollment2013-05-15T07:39:30-04:0085899476446http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/c2954b82e33d4db9bb40c0e6ca354d70/HI--Micronesia-Heath-Care-HawaiiUS Senate committee amends immigration bill to restore Medicaid to migrants from Micronesia2013-05-15T07:38:41-04:0085899476249http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/medicaid_michigan_house_republ.html#incart_riverTime limits remain key hurdle in proposed Medicaid expansion plan from Michigan's House Republicans2013-05-15T06:17:30-04:0085899476462http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/viewart/20130515/NEWS01/305150018/Dems-work-Miss-Medicaid-expansion-proposalDems work on Miss. Medicaid expansion proposal2013-05-15T07:46:07-04:0085899476408http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/161977/missouri-lawmakers-look-to-renew-ticket-to-work-program/Missouri lawmakers look to renew Ticket to Work program2013-05-15T07:20:59-04:0085899476405http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/162005/missouri-medicaid-director-departs-abruptly/Missouri Medicaid director departs abruptly2013-05-15T07:20:12-04:0085899476383http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/14/nevada-cutting-wellness-insurance-plan-government-/Nevada cutting wellness insurance plan for government employees2013-05-15T07:12:32-04:0085899476241http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/15/nyregion/dolan-presses-cuomo-over-abortion.html?ref=nyregionArchbishop presses Cuomo over abortion2013-05-15T06:13:29-04:0085899476387http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/15/4042664/nc-house-bill-extends-conscience.htmlNC House bill extends 'conscience' protections2013-05-15T07:14:04-04:0085899476384http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/05/14/4041009/charlotte-abortion-clinic-shut.htmlCharlotte abortion clinic allowed to reopen2013-05-15T07:12:56-04:0085899476279http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/14/Donxt-be-afraid-of-walkers-Kasich-tells-AARP.htmlDon't be afraid of walkers, Kasich tells AARP2013-05-15T06:29:22-04:0085899476280http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/state-and-regional/house-approves-oregon-hospital-nursing-home-tax/article_89ee593f-18d4-5e62-8de1-4090bedf18db.htmlHouse approves Oregon hospital, nursing home tax2013-05-15T06:29:51-04:0085899476265http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/oregon_house_passes_hospital_t.html#incart_riverOregon House passes hospital tax, but it's still part of Senate PERS debate2013-05-15T06:23:00-04:0085899476300http://triblive.com/news/adminpage/4014069-74/schools-epinephrine-smith#axzz2TGNvtYDtBill requires schools to prepare for allergy emergencies by having stock of EpiPens2013-05-15T06:36:40-04:0085899476239http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/14/vermont-passes-aid-in-dying-measure/?ref=usVermont passes aid-in-dying measure2013-05-15T06:12:00-04:0085899476428http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201305140206Medicaid enrollers to face challenges2013-05-15T07:30:14-04:0085899475976http://www.kpbs.org/news/2013/may/13/nearly-13000-university-california-healthcare-work/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20kpbs/localNearly 13,000 University of California healthcare workers threaten strike2013-05-14T06:56:09-04:0085899476043http://www.timescall.com/news/coloradonews/ci_23236449/hickenlooper-signs-expansion-medicaid-coloradoHickenlooper signs expansion of Medicaid2013-05-14T07:29:41-04:0085899475983http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-nears-decision-on-health-insurance-exchange/2013/05/13/057cf5a4-bc0c-11e2-9b09-1638acc3942e_story.htmlD.C. nears decision on health insurance exchange2013-05-14T07:04:51-04:0085899475915http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/13/3395771/for-florida-lawmakers-healthcare.htmlFlorida lawmakers pay peanuts for health insurance2013-05-14T06:18:28-04:0085899475914http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/13/3396019/jackson-and-other-hospitals-may.htmlFlorida hospitals face big cuts under new law2013-05-14T06:15:23-04:0085899476122http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130513_State_cancels_open_enrollment_for_250K_Quest_members.html?id=207277491State cancels open enrollment for 250K Quest members2013-05-14T07:55:14-04:0085899476119http://www.staradvertiser.com/newspremium/hawaiinewspremium/20130514__Errors_scrub_sign-up_for_insurance.html?id=207333971Errors scrub sign-up for insurance2013-05-14T07:54:19-04:0085899476117http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/207268981.html?id=207268981Abercrombie mulling bill to help local pharmacies2013-05-14T07:53:32-04:0085899475888http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130513/NEWS/130513040/1056/news05DHS schedules hearings on Branstad's Healthy Iowa Plan2013-05-14T05:52:54-04:0085899476121http://theadvocate.com/news/5966139-123/senate-passed-surrogate-bill-clears-houseSenate-passed surrogate bill clears House panel2013-05-14T07:55:07-04:0085899476109http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/federal_proposal_for_cutting_s.html#incart_riverFederal proposal for cutting safety-net money supports Louisiana decision to decline Medicaid expansion, state says2013-05-14T07:51:13-04:0085899475970http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2013/05/14/state-health-inspections-backlogged-months-department-pleads-for-money/Ef6vTDc2tYUuRkvNOWPErL/story.htmlBudget cited for backlog of health checks2013-05-14T06:52:33-04:0085899475911http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/house_dems_push_emergency_cont.html#incart_riverHouse Dems push emergency contraception, sex ed bills for 'Women's Health Week' in Michigan2013-05-14T06:13:46-04:0085899475901http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130514/POLITICS02/305140353/1022/POLITICS/House-Dems-reveal-package-aimed-improving-women-s-health-careHouse Dems reveal package aimed at improving women's health care2013-05-14T06:09:27-04:0085899475930http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/05/13/health/small-businesses-mnsureSmall businesses wonder what health overhaul has in store for them2013-05-14T06:24:59-04:0085899476054http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20130514/NEWS01/305140014/Medicaid-cuts-set-kick-Jan-1Medicaid cuts set to kick in Jan. 12013-05-14T07:33:23-04:0085899476083http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/161964/missouri-lawmakers-approve-tougher-abortion-drug-rules/Missouri lawmakers approve tougher abortion drug rules2013-05-14T07:42:05-04:0085899476095http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2013/05/14/news/health-exchange-faces-challenges.htmlHealth exchange faces challenges2013-05-14T07:46:10-04:0085899476099http://www.journalnow.com/news/state_region/article_79e69078-bc46-11e2-813a-0019bb30f31a.htmlAbortion education bill passes NC Senate2013-05-14T07:47:20-04:0085899475925http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/05/13/house-wants-faster-claim-answers.htmlOhio House wants faster benefit-claim answers for veterans2013-05-14T06:21:54-04:0085899475923http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2013/05/ohio_senate_president_keith_fa_2.html#incart_riverOhio Senate President Keith Faber signals hope for Medicaid 'reform' but not Kasich-style expansion2013-05-14T06:20:41-04:0085899475926http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/state-and-regional/oregon-legislature-nears-vote-on-hospital-tax/article_89ee593f-18d4-5e62-8de1-4090bedf18db.htmlOregon Legislature nears vote on hospital tax2013-05-14T06:22:22-04:0085899475971http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/05/corbett_aide_doesnt_expect_to.html#incart_riverCorbett aide doesn't expect to see Pa. Medicaid expansion in 20142013-05-14T06:52:54-04:0085899476123http://www.statesman.com/news/business/funding-for-cancer-agency-tentatively-restored/nXp3t/State moves to restore funding for cancer agency2013-05-14T07:55:54-04:00