Possible confusion on health care mandate could cloud debate: “A possible misunderstanding about President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul could cloud Supreme Court deliberations on its fate, leaving the impression that the law’s insurance requirement is more onerous than it actually is.” [AP]
Report calls for doubling nation’s public health spending: “The United States spends more on healthcare but lags behind the rest of the industrialized world in life expectancy and childhood mortality because the government “chronically” underfunds public health systems, the Institute of Medicine argues in a new report out Tuesday. The report calls for doubling federal spending on public health from $11.6 billion to $24 billion a year “as a starting point to meet the needs of public health departments.” [The Hill]
Health cuts in Ryan budget would approach $3 trillion: “Healthcare cuts in House Republicans’ budget — not including their controversial Medicare overhaul — would add up to nearly $3 trillion, according to a new report from the advocacy group Families USA.” [The Hill]
Florida abortion foes kick off campaign: “A coalition of anti-abortion groups on Monday launched a “Yes on 6″ campaign to urge passage of a constitutional amendment that could pave the way for lawmakers to require parental consent before an abortion could be performed.” [News-Press]
RI reviews anti-abortion bills: “Abortion providers in Rhode Island would have to offer women seeking abortions a chance to view fetal ultrasound images under legislation scheduled for review in the General Assembly. The legislation is one of several abortion-related bills scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday by the House Judiciary Committee.” [Boston Globe]
Dental x-rays linked to tumors: “Frequent dental X-rays are associated with an increased risk of developing the most common, noncancerous brain tumors, according to a new study, a finding that researchers say should serve as a reminder that even dental X-rays may be harmful if ordered too often.” [Boston Globe]
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