Health Care Law News and Stories
Whitfield Votes to Repeal Obama Healthcare Decision Panels
SurfKY NewsMarch 1, 2012
The measure passed the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, 17-5. “I was pleased today to vote to repeal the controversial Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) that was created by President Obama's healthcare law,” Whitfield said.more »
Senate puts members on record for or against Obama law requiring free birth ...
Washington PostMarch 1, 2012
Republicans are pushing legislation to allow insurers and employers to opt out of any provision in the president's health care law to which they object on moral or religious grounds. That includes the requirement to cover the cost of birth control.more »
DHS rolls out new hotline number to report child, elder abuse
Michigan RadioMarch 5, 2012
By Jennifer Guerra Michigan's Department of Human Services has introduced a more streamlined process for reporting child and elder abuse in the state. It's one of a series of child welfare improvements the state agreed to make when it settled a lawsuit ...more »
China calls for boost in domestic consumption
Live 5 NewsMarch 5, 2012
Wen said the government will boost spending on social services and raise incomes for middle- and low-income groups, as well as expand consumer credit. He also said subsidies for agriculture would be boosted. Just under 50 percent of China's 1.3 billion ...more »
Abortion bill imperils NH's $1.4B Medicaid program
Boston.comMarch 4, 2012
By Norma Love AP / March 4, 2012 CONCORD, NH—A House bill aimed at cutting off taxpayer funding to hospitals, clinics, doctors and others who perform elective abortions could put New Hampshire's $1.4 billion annual Medicaid program in jeopardy.more »
