Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup about Health85899484288http://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 unfair2013-06-18T06:35:58-04:0085899484492http://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 expansion2013-06-18T07:48:01-04:0085899484397http://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' funds2013-06-18T06:17:30-04:0085899484327http://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 Medicaid2013-06-18T06:13:25-04:0085899484371http://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 overhaul2013-06-18T07:31:58-04:0085899484100http://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 expansion2013-06-17T05:46:17-04:0085899483982http://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 unfair2013-06-17T06:08:00-04:0085899484114http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/health_and_science/article_1f9e6622-f6c1-5959-8c29-158b7ad9ac1d.htmlHealth exchange grant revisions raise fears2013-06-17T07:31:37-04:0085899484173http://www.journalnow.com/news/state_region/article_14cb270a-d6d4-11e2-9ee6-0019bb30f31a.htmlProposal calls for statewide telepsychiatry program by next year2013-06-17T08:00:02-04:0085899484020http://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 time2013-06-14T08:14:22-04:0085899483711http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Abortion-amendment-plan-fails-4599774.phpAbortion amendment plan fails2013-06-14T06:49:51-04:0085899483850http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/06/13/4104678/sen-phil-berger-leads-efforts.htmlBerger wants non-profit N.C. hospitals to pay sales tax2013-06-14T08:22:36-04:0085899483651http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/06/14/ohio-receives-169m-to-expand-medicaid-home-care-program.htmlOhio receives $169 million to expand Medicaid home-care program2013-06-14T06:27:08-04:0085899483846http://www.providencejournal.com/politics/content/20130613-r.i.-tightens-policing-of-disability-pensions-after-possible-overpayments-discovered.eceR.I. tightens policing of disability pensions after possible overpayments discovered2013-06-14T08:20:26-04:0085899483690http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/14/us/south-carolina-soul-searching-on-welfare-of-children.html?ref=usSouth Carolina soul searching on welfare of children2013-06-14T06:41:28-04:0085899483806http://hamptonroads.com/2013/06/1st-lawsuit-challenging-va-abortion-clinic-regs-filed1st lawsuit challenging Va. abortion clinic regs filed2013-06-14T07:50:46-04:0085899483389http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-13/arizona-s-brewer-set-to-prevail-in-bid-to-expand-medicaid.htmlArizona’s Brewer set to prevail in bid to expand Medicaid2013-06-13T07:02:31-04:0085899483282http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/06/11/az-gov-jan-brewer-calls-special-session-on-budget-medicaid/Lawmakers prepare to adjourn as Medicaid expansion moves toward approval2013-06-13T05:52:03-04:0085899483281http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/arizona/politics/article_7285c880-d3e8-11e2-9915-0019bb2963f4.htmlBipartisan Ariz. Senate group close to agreeing on $8.8M budget, Medicaid overhaul2013-06-13T05:51:39-04:0085899483417http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2013/06/anthem-blue-cross-adds-uc-hospitals-to.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20bizj_sanfrancisco%20(San%20Francisco%20Business%20Times)Anthem Blue Cross adds UC hospitals to Covered California offerings2013-06-13T07:13:45-04:0085899483289http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130613/NEWS10/306130098/1011/Federal-OK-seen-likely-Iowa-health-planFederal OK seen likely for Iowa health plan2013-06-13T05:56:52-04:0085899483509http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/06/bobby_jindal_signs_medicaid_tr.htmlBobby Jindal signs Medicaid transparency bill2013-06-13T08:10:11-04:0085899483453http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/12/politics/state-house/house-senate-approve-law-to-deregulate-small-scale-raw-milk-production/Small-scale raw milk deregulation law passes House, Senate2013-06-13T07:33:33-04:0085899483445http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/13/politics/maine-senate-approves-hospital-repayment-plan/Maine Senate approves hospital repayment plan2013-06-13T07:30:23-04:0085899483302http://www.freep.com/article/20130612/OPINION01/306120023/Michigan-medicaid-expansion-LegislatureIt's time to expand Medicaid in Michigan2013-06-13T06:11:24-04:0085899483300http://www.freep.com/article/20130612/NEWS06/306120101/Michigan-legislation-Medicaid-expansionMichigan House panel approves Medicaid expansion2013-06-13T06:09:20-04:0085899483474http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/06/13/health/mnsure-call-centerCall center coming to answer questions about MNsure2013-06-13T07:51:45-04:0085899483442http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/jun/12/mo-gov-nixon-signs-various-measures-law/Mo. Gov. Nixon signs various measures into law2013-06-13T07:28:27-04:0085899483483http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/dispute-over-physician-assisted-suicide-returns-to-montana-court/article_618a2e68-d3bb-11e2-a761-0019bb2963f4.htmlDispute over physician-assisted suicide returns to Montana court2013-06-13T07:57:20-04:0085899483422http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/crime-courts/aclu-announces-patient-dumping-lawsuitACLU announces 'patient dumping' lawsuit2013-06-13T07:19:17-04:0085899483520http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130613/NEWS06/130619697House, Senate will negotiate details of medical marijuana bill2013-06-13T08:17:10-04:0085899483512http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6944671-95/nh-senate-republicans-reject-federal-grant-for-obamacare-consumer-outreachN.H. Senate Republicans reject federal grant for Obamacare consumer outreach2013-06-13T08:12:58-04:0085899483387http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/New-test-can-save-lives-of-newborns-4597403.phpNew test can save lives of newborns2013-06-13T07:01:53-04:0085899483325http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20130612/NEWS010801/306120155/Medicaid-effort-takes-step-forwardMedicaid effort takes step forward2013-06-13T06:29:40-04:0085899483344http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/medicaid_expansion_pennsylvani.html#incart_riverCorbett officials on Medicaid: Corbett wants to expand, but Obama administration is too rigid2013-06-13T06:37:36-04:0085899483482http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130613/NEWS0201/306130057/Tennessee-Justice-Center-co-founder-will-move-top-postTennessee Justice Center co-founder will move to top post2013-06-13T07:57:03-04:0085899483481http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130613/NEWS0201/306130066/Winning-bid-medical-services-TN-Correction-Department-upheldWinning bid for medical services to TN Correction Department is upheld2013-06-13T07:56:17-04:0085899483477http://www.tennessean.com/article/20130613/NEWS07/306130064/TN-pharmacy-board-writes-new-rules-drug-compoundersTN pharmacy board writes new rules for drug compounders2013-06-13T07:54:40-04:0085899483536http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/Senators-meet-to-consider-abortion-restrictions-4597845.phpSenators meet to consider abortion restrictions2013-06-13T08:29:47-04:0085899483399http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865581567/Utah-health-department-to-offer-free-screenings-to-uninsured.htmlUtah health department to offer free screenings to uninsured2013-06-13T07:05:58-04:0085899482907http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2013/06/11/az-gov-jan-brewer-calls-special-session-on-budget-medicaid/Frustrated by delays, Brewer calls special session on budget, Medicaid2013-06-12T05:51:36-04:0085899483129http://arkansasnews.com/sections/news/arkansas/ag-approves-name-ballot-title-referendum-private-option.htmlAG approves name, ballot title of referendum on private option2013-06-12T08:22:11-04:0085899483043http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23437204/state-hospital-says-no-lawyers-allowed-james-holmesState hospital says no lawyers allowed for James Holmes' insanity exam2013-06-12T07:06:46-04:0085899483040http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23436926/colorado-voter-registration-groups-want-signup-links-healthColorado voter-registration groups want sign-up links to health market2013-06-12T07:05:28-04:0085899482952http://capsules.kaiserhealthnews.org/index.php/2013/06/colorado-offers-exchange-assister-money-to-many-groups/Colorado offers exchange 'assister' money to many groups2013-06-12T06:10:37-04:0085899483102http://www.hawaii247.com/2013/06/11/health-insurance-marketplace-on-track-for-october-launch/Health insurance marketplace on track for October launch2013-06-12T08:02:43-04:0085899483064http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/11/politics/gop-lawmaker-proposes-adding-services-for-disabled-to-medicaid-expansion-creating-75-million-price-tag/GOP lawmaker proposes adding services for disabled to Medicaid expansion, creating $75 million price tag2013-06-12T07:28:45-04:0085899483061http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/06/11/tobacco/LlCe95yZeHl4LoNHL6JLZI/story.htmlSJC overturns part of award in tobacco case2013-06-12T07:20:44-04:0085899482948http://www.freep.com/article/20130611/NEWS06/306110090/Medicaid-tea-party-governor-rick-snyder-re-electionTea party group threatens to pull support of Gov. Rick Snyder over proposed Medicaid expansion2013-06-12T06:09:27-04:00