Contraception rule controversy still brewing: “Both the House and Senate GOP are working on bills to eliminate the requirement that some religious institutions cover contraception for their employees, and they’re sure to revisit the issue during Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’s appearances on Capitol Hill over the next few weeks.” Former DNC Chairman Tom Kaine, Rep. John Larson (D-CT), and Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) have also come out against the rule. [The Hill]
Doctors aren’t always completely honest about medical mistakes: “Despite wide acceptance of a professional code that endorses openness and honesty with patients, a 2009 survey of 1,891 doctors published in the February edition of Health Affairs found gaps between those standards and how they actually practice.” [Kaiser Health News]
Administration releases grants to reduce premature births: “The Obama administration announced Wednesday that it’s making more than $40 million available to prevent preterm births. The grants aim to support the testing of enhanced prenatal care at birth centers and maternity care homes and reduce early elective deliveries. More than half a million babies are born prematurely every year in the United States, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, resulting in children who often require extra medical attention and special education.” [The Hill]
Health insurers warn of increasing premiums: “Even as Massachusetts business and government leaders celebrate the most modest premium rate hikes in years for small employers and individuals, speakers at a health insurance seminar here yesterday warned that the main trend restraining bigger increases – fewer people seeking health care in the past year – already may be changing.” [Boston Globe]
Massachusetts health reform bill will be considered in March: “A major refashioning of the Massachusetts health care system aimed at incentivizing high quality health care and eliminating duplicative procedures could be presented to the House in a month, a lawmaker leading negotiations on the proposal said Wednesday.” [WWLP]
Abortion wars rage in Oklahoma: “Anti-abortion lawmakers vowed Wednesday to continue pushing for tighter restrictions in Oklahoma as hundreds of advocates flooded the halls of the state Capitol as part of a rally to urge lawmakers to pass more anti-abortion laws.” [NECN]
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