House panels turn budget axe to automatic cuts: “Republicans in six House of Representatives committees next week will dust off their past proposals for reducing the deficit as they try to replace some of the automatic spending cuts set to take place in January.” [Reuters]
Medicaid expansion hinges on how much doctors get paid: “The success of the healthcare reform law’s massive Medicaid expansion could hinge on new regulations that are expected as early as next week.” [The Hill]
Mass Dems of two minds on Romney role in health reform: “Top Massachusetts Democrats appeared torn Wednesday about whether to shower praise on former Gov. Mitt Romney for crafting critical components of the Bay State’s 2006 health reform law or paint him as a bit player, waiting on the sidelines while Democrats like Ted Kennedy drove the landmark plan forward.” [Boston Herald]
Louisiana health-care providers await Supreme Court ruling: “Louisiana is taking a wait-and-see approach to the most sweeping changes in the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as the nation awaits a Supreme Court decision on the law.” [The Town Talk]
Healthcare pricing still a struggle for consumers: “Californians are still struggling to get straight answers about the cost of common medical procedures despite state efforts aimed at lifting the veil on medical pricing.” [LA Times]
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