NHDP - Republicans Callously Defend O'Brien-Bradley Budget: "People Lived Through It

Concord Attempting to defend the reckless and irresponsible budget passed by the Bill O'Brien Jeb Bradley legislature at a roundtable in Manchester today, Republican Senator Chuck Morse callously said "people lived through it."

http://www.nhinsider.com/press-releases/2013/8/2/nhdp-republicans-callously-defend-obrien-bradley-budget-peop.html

The Center Explores the Path to Expanding Medicaid in Ohio

On Monday, July 29, 2013, The Center for Health Affairs released an online presentation to explain the process of expanding Medicaid in Ohio.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/ExpandingMedicaid/InOhio/prweb10984773.htm

Cytomedix to Host Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, August 8, 2013

The company will host a conference call beginning at 8:00am Eastern time on Thursday, August 8, 2013 to discuss the second quarter results and to answer questions.

http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/cytomedix-host-second-quarter-2013-financial-results-conference-call-on-thursday-august-otcqx-cmxi-1817252.htm

Obama talks budget with GOP senators

White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough has been holding low-key meetings with Senate Republicans on the budget, but on Thursday he brought in a high-profile guest negotiator: President Obama.

http://www.rgj.com/usatoday/article/2611331

Ohio Rates to Increase Under Hea...

Ohioans using the new marketplaces created by the federal health care law will pay on average 41 percent more for their monthly premiums, state insurance officials said Thursday, though federal subsidies will defray some of that cost.

http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/588032/Ohio-Rates-to-Increase-Under-Hea---.html

George Kennedy: Medicaid panels not likely to bring results

When legislators find themselves frustrated by a particularly touchy problem, their default reaction is to form a special committee and take testimony.

http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/164232/george-kennedy-medicaid-panels-not-likely-to-bring-results/

House to vote to repeal health care law for 40th time

Washington -- Maybe the 40th vote to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law will be a charm for opponents of the overhaul.

http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013308020057

Gay men still can't donate blood under FDA rules

SHORTAGE OF BLOOD DONORS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. AND EFFORTS TO FIX THAT ARE RAISING A NEW CONTROVERSY OVER WHO CAN AND WHO CANNOT BE A BLOOD DONOR... INLCUDING THIS MAN: THE GAY MAYOR of CAMBELL ACTION NEWS REPORTER PHIL GOMEZ, IS IN OUR SANTA CRUZ NEWSROOM WITH A CLOSER LOOK... PHIL??? THIS STARTED WHEN THE MAYOR OF CAMPBELL RECENTLY WENT TO DONATE ... (more)

http://www.ksbw.com/news/central-california/santa-cruz/Gay-men-still-can-t-donate-blood-under-FDA-rules/-/5738976/21301110/-/8av3e9z/-/index.html?absolute=true

RANT: ObamaCare "death panels"

There is more proof that the ObamaCare "death panels" are alive and well. The former head of the Democratic Party, who also happens to be a medical doctor, is sounding the alarm.

http://reinkefaceslife.com/2013/08/02/rant-obamacare-death-panels/

Tim Skubick: Roads are back on Gov. Rick Snyder's agenda

Gov. Rick Snyder made roads a priority, but then got sidetracked by Medicaid expansion and other issues.

http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/tim_skubick_roads_are_back_on.html

Taylor defends analysis of health insurance premiums

Ohioans buying health insurance next year on the new online marketplace will spend about $332 to cover monthly premium costs, according to new state data.

http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lancastereaglegazette.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013308020003%26nclick_check%3D1

Personal Injury Attorney Amy Collignon Gunn is Recipient of the 2013...

St. Louis, Missouri Personal Injury Attorney Amy Collignon Gunn was recognized as the recipient of the 2013 Thomas G. Strong Award.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb10956875.htm

Emailing your doctor: would you choose convenience over privacy?

A health-focused crowdfunding campaign wants to let patients waive some privacy protections in exchange for better communication with their doctor.

http://gigaom.com/2013/08/02/emailing-your-doctor-would-you-choose-convenience-over-privacy/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OmMalik+%28GigaOM%3A+Tech%29

Dana Milbank: Itching for a shutdown

House Republicans, in their final days at work before taking a five-week vacation, have come out with a new agenda: "Stop Government Abuse."

http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/columnists/ci_23781900/dana-milbank-itching-shutdown?source=rss

House to vote to repeal health law for 40th time

House Republicans are planning another vote today on a bill that would repeal President Barack Obama's health care law.

http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/House-to-vote-to-repeal-health-law-for-40th-time-218071951.html

Senate panel OKs Medicaid bill, 2 alternatives

Legislation expanding government health insurance coverage to hundreds of thousands of low-income adults in Michigan has moved forward in the state Senate.

http://www.cadillacnews.com/ap_story/?story_id=141316&issue=20130802

Bill repealing Sustainable Growth Rate passes House committee

A bill that would repeal the Sustainable Growth Rate and effectively end the need for the "doc fix" passed a house committee in a unanimous vote on Wednesday.

http://www.mcknights.com/bill-repealing-sustainable-growth-rate-passes-house-committee/article/305722/

Claim of high rates under Obamacare called misleading

State officials say the average cost of health insurance will soar 41 percent for thousands of Ohioans who buy coverage through a new online marketplace.

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/08/02/claim-of-high-rates-under-obamacare-called-misleading.html

Kimble Ring 6 plead guilty in auto accident insurance fraud scheme

United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced Wednesday that six defendants, all from Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. on Monday, the day trial was set to begin.

http://ZacharyToday.com/bookmark/23156696

With the weight of the employer mandate temporarily gone, small businesses are eyeing expansion

The Wall Street Journal : Pivoting From Insurance Many small businesses are eyeing expansion-;at least temporarily-;now that penalties under the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate have been delayed for a year.

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130802/With-the-weight-of-the-employer-mandate-temporarily-gone-small-businesses-are-eyeing-expansion.aspx

State highlights: Brooklyn hospital files for bankruptcy plans to...

The New York Times : Interfaith Medical Center Plans To Close Giving up the fight to stay open, Interfaith Medical Center, one of Brooklyn's most financially troubled hospitals, asked a bankruptcy court on Tuesday to approve its closing and sent layoff warning notices to its 1,544 employees .

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130802/State-highlights-Brooklyn-hospital-files-for-bankruptcy-plans-to-close3b-ND-abortion-law-blocked3b-Texas-womens-health-program-serving-thousands-less.aspx

Viewpoints: Health law rollout needs a better salesman; the overhaul...

The New Republic : Obama Is Still A Terrible Salesman For Obamacare We need a serious and sustained presidential conversation with the country about the new health care reform laws-;or progressives risk losing ownership of this once-in-generation liberal reform.

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130802/Viewpoints-Health-law-rollout-needs-a-better-salesman3b-the-overhaul-is-shifting-the-economy-to-part-timers.aspx

Tricky obstacles ahead to averting shutdown

There hasn't been a government shutdown in nearly two decades, but senior lawmakers on Capitol Hill are finding trickier-than-usual obstacles in their path as they try to come up with must-do legislation to keep federal agencies running after Sept.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/aug/02/us-budget-battle/

Liberal groups to tout health law in Michigan

Supporters of the federal health care law say they're "going on the offensive" in Michigan and nine other states.

http://www.minbcnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=929064

Out the door: Congress heading home with its budget plans in tatters, nerves frayed by feuding

Here at Maclean's, we appreciate the written word. And we appreciate you, the reader.

http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/08/02/out-the-door-congress-heading-home-with-its-budget-plans-in-tatters-nerves-frayed-by-feuding/

Origin of salad-linked outbreak remains a mystery

Nearly 400 people across the country have been sickened by cyclospora, a lengthy intestinal illness usually contracted by eating contaminated food.

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22980671/official-salad-mix-wasnt-produced-in-iowa-neb

Deaths Elsewhere

Attorney, civic leader BATON ROUGE - Services for long-time attorney and symphony and library board member Burton LeBlanc, Jr. will be Wednesday.

http://ZacharyToday.com/bookmark/23245301

FDA seeks to take illegal diabetes products ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned 15 companies that the sale of their illegally marketed diabetes products violates federal law.

http://crossroadsnews.com/news/2013/aug/02/fda-seeks-take-illegal-diabetes-products-market/

After Getting Little Done, Congress Takes A Five-Week Vacation

Leaving piles of unfinished business for the fall, Congress began exiting Washington Thursday for a five-week vacation with its accomplishments few, its efforts at budgeting in tatters and its collective nerves frayed by months of feuding.

http://www.wmal.com/common/page.php?pt=WATCH%3A+After+Getting+Little+Done%2C+Congress+Takes+A+Five-Week+Vacation&id=37113&is_corp=0

Rituximab therapy for severe vasculitis shows long-term effectiveness

Administering the drug rituximab once weekly for one month provides the same benefits as 18 months of daily immunosuppressive therapy in people with severe forms of vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels, a study has found.

http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=264209