Miami-Dade Vows To Defy Gov. Scott On ACA Navigators

Miami-Dade County is joining Broward County in a move to ignore Governor Rick Scott's decision to ban healthcare navigators from state health department buildings.

http://miami.cbslocal.com/2013/09/25/miami-dade-vows-to-defy-gov-scott-on-aca-navigators/

Ted Cruz was swamped by the media after a 21-plus hour speech in opposition to Obamacare.

Sen. Ted Cruz ended his marathon talking protest of President Obama's health care law about noon Wednesday, as the Senate headed toward a procedural vote on a measure that would eventually continue its funding.

http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/399476/3/Cruz-ends-Obamacare-protest-ahead-of-key-Senate-vote

Rick Perry Breaks With Ted Cruz, Calls Federal Shutdown 'Nonsensical'

In an interview with ABC News last week , Texas Gov. Rick Perry called the idea of shutting down the government if Obamacare is not defunded "nonsensical" - staking out a position in stark contrast to fellow Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, who concluded a more than 21-hour protest speech over that very issue on the Senate floor on Wednesday.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/09/rick-perry-breaks-with-ted-cruz-calls-federal-shutdown-nonsensical/

State's premiums unveiled under new healthcare law

... initially thought. The report comes just one week before the feds begin open enrollment for the nation's new healthcare law on Oct. 1. The plans will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2014, when virtually all Americans are required to carry healthcare plans ...

http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/23526408/states-premiums-unveiled-under-new-healthcare-law

Sen. Cruz ends talkathon against Obamacare

The tea party conservative stopped speaking at 12 noon EDT Wednesday, sitting down to yield the floor.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/09/25/3226695/sen-cruz-ends-talkathon-against.html#storylink=rss

Winners, losers in Louisiana under ACA

BATON ROUGE -- Most people won't see a difference but Louisiana will have winners and losers when the Affordable Care Act goes into effect Jan. 1, Jan Moller, head of the Louisiana Budget Project, said this morning during a call-in presentation on the federal healthcare changes.

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shreveporttimes.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013130925015%26nclick_check%3D1

Medicaid director heads to company that wants NC business

Steckel is leaving her $210,000 state position to be senior director of public policy at WellCare Health Plans, which provides managed care plans for Medicaid and Medicare.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/09/24/3225232/medicaid-director-heads-to-company.html#storylink=rss

Why you should care about latest govt budget fight

Ron Kirby, a member of the Tea Party, holds a sign against Obamacare outside the Senate side of the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept.

http://www.ctpost.com/news/politics/articleGallery/Why-you-should-care-about-latest-govt-budget-fight-4842770.php

Administration locks in premiums for ObamaCare as enrollment drive begins

... accounting of every plan. Still, the administration touted the initial rate information as a sign that the healthcare law will live up to promises of affordable care. "The marketplaces clearly are providing more competition," Gary Cohen, the ...

http://thehill.com/blogs/healthwatch/health-reform-implementation/324637-administration-locks-in-premiums-for-obamacare-as-enrollment-drive-begins

Pennsylvania residents to get low health care rates under new plan, report says

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett listens to doctors during a live telemedicine demonstration at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Education Simulation Center on Sept.

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2013/09/pennsylvania_residents_to_get.html

Denise Likar Named Vice President of Independence at Home, a Division of SCAN Health Plan

Independence at Home is the home and community-based services division of SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation's largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130925006427/en/Denise-Likar-Named-Vice-President-Independence-Home

Obama on Obamacare: "We did raise taxes on some things."

Some things?! You've got to be kidding me This is not just a train wreck, it is an absolute horror story for each and every family in America.

http://www.rightwingnews.com/barack-obama/obama-on-obamacare-we-did-raise-taxes-on-some-things/

Cruz ends talkathon, Senate heads toward vote

Tea party conservative Sen. Ted Cruz ended his all-night talkathon to dismantle President Barack Obama's health care law after 21 hours and 19 minutes as legislation required to avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Monday easily cleared an initial Senate hurdle.

http://www.theday.com/article/20130925/NWS13/130929816/1047/NWS

Synta to Host Investor Reception and Webcast at the 2013 European Cancer Congress

Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. announced today that the Company will host an investor reception and webcast to discuss the development of its lead drug candidate, ganetespib, for the treatment of lung and breast cancers at the 2013 European Cancer Congress , which is taking place September 27 - October 1 in Amsterdam.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130925006145/en

Feds reveal health plan rates, choices for Utah

The Obama administration revealed a sampling of premiums and insurance plan choices in Utah and 35 other states where the federal government is launching health insurance marketplaces.

http://www.macon.com/2013/09/25/2684493/feds-reveal-health-plan-rates.html#storylink=rss

Government shutdown won't hinder air traffic control in Cobb

As Congress continues to risk a government shutdown by delaying the passage of a federal budget, the county's airport is preparing for the worst.

http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story/23687527/article-Government-shutdown-won-t-hinder-air-traffic-control-in-Cobb?instance=home_top_bullets

Cruz ends protest, Senate votes 100-0 to take up budget bill

From Senate video: Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaking on the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol in Washington regarding the Affordable Care Act.

http://www.kansas.com/2013/09/25/3020729/cruz-ends-protest-senate-votes.html

Here's a look at expected premiums in Wisconsin

The Leo Frigo Bridge in Brown County is closed in both directions this morning for a maintenance issue, according to Green Bay police.Police did not know the exact problem, but state crews will be inspecting Detailed inspections need to be made, and Governor Walker and Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb say there's no timeline for reopening or ... (more)

http://www.wbay.com/story/23528743/heres-a-look-at-expected-premiums-in-wisconsin

Suamico Elementary Receives National Award of Excellence

Today, Suamico Elementary received the 2013 National Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence.

http://www.wbay.com/story/23527804/2013/09/25/suamico-elementary-receives-national-award-of-excellence

Thousands upon thousands of children are abused every day

Bella Capo came out of hiding to write her upcoming book "La Bella Mafia." Although one of the most painful things she has ever done, she says, "It was what I had to do in order to help even one person deal with abuse."

http://www.examiner.com/article/thousands-upon-thousands-of-children-are-abused-every-day

Cruz ends talkathon, Senate heads toward vote

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas talks to reporters as he emerges from the Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept 25, 2013, after his overnight crusade railing against the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as "Obamacare."

http://www.seattlepi.com/news/texas/article/Cruz-ends-talkathon-Senate-advances-spending-bill-4841343.php

More of the Obamacare debate

Finally, Wonkblog's Ezra Klein and Project HOPE's Gail Wilensky discuss the fact that discussion of the success or failure of the health care law has centered on the role of young and healthy people, not the older and sicker people who are the main focus of the health care system.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/09/25/watch-more-clips-from-the-wonkblog-obamacare-debate/

Bill Clinton's Govt Shutdown Lessons

Polls show that most Americans will blame House Republicans - not President Obama or congressional Democrats - if Speaker John Boehner and his tea party-driven caucus continue to insist that the president either defund Obamacare or shut down the federal government.

http://www.newsmax.com/LannyDavis/Clinton-Government-Shutdown-Gingrich/2013/09/25/id/527672

Cruz ends talkathon, Senate advances spending bill

The sun rises over the U.S. Capitol as Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, continues his filibuster on the Senate floor in Washington, Wednesday, Sept.

http://bostonherald.com/business/healthcare/2013/09/cruz_ends_talkathon_senate_advances_spending_bill?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bostonherald%2Fnews+%28News+%26+Opinion+-+BostonHerald.com%29

McArdle: IT Is One of Obamacare's Weakest Links

During the design and passage of the Affordable Care Act, its architects and supporters described a fantastic new system for buying insurance.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-25/it-is-one-of-obamacare-s-weakest-links.html

Federal agency: SC premiums to average about $339

Premiums in South Carolina for a mid-range health insurance plan accessible next week will be $339 a month on average.

http://www.lakewyliepilot.com/2013/09/25/2087522/federal-agency-sc-premiums-to.html

Senate clears hurdle on spending bill to avert government shutdown

The Senate has cleared a hurdle on a stopgap spending bill that would avert a government shutdown and unravel President Barack Obama's health care law.

http://www.sasklifestyles.com/article/GB/20130925/CP01/309259861/-1/estlifestyles11/senate-clears-hurdle-on-spending-bill-to-avert-government-shutdown&template=cpArt

Obamacare premiums lower than expected

President Barack Obama's administration released details today about premiums consumers will pay for insurance purchased through new state marketplaces, saying costs will be lower than expected.

http://dispatchpolitics.dispatch.com/content/blogs/the-daily-briefing/2013/09/92513obamacare-premiums-less-than-expected.html

Health Law Enrollment to See Slow Start Next Week, Officials Say

In the era of dwindling reimbursement and accountable care, CFOs and other senior finance leaders look to their I.T. systems for help.

http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/health-law-enrollment-to-start-slow-bloomberg-46647-1.html

Obamacare trade-off: low premium, high deductible

In this Aug. 22, 2013, file photo, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius speaks during an event discussing the federal health care overhaul in Philadelphia.

http://www.bradenton.com/2013/09/25/4738447/obamacare-trade-off-low-premium.html#storylink=rss