Health On The Hill

Health On The Hill - January 4, 2011

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:58:00 GMT

House Republicans have scheduled a Jan. 12 vote to repeal the health care law. While the measure is expected to pass the House, Democrats in the Senate have pledged to stop the bill. Several Democrats have also said that they welcome further debate on the health law and that the more consumers learn about it the more they will like it.

Health on the Hill - January 10, 2011

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:52:00 GMT

Health on the Hill - January 18, 2011

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:25:00 GMT

Health On The Hill - January 19, 2010

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The outcome of the Massachusetts Senate race could play a pivotal role in efforts by President Obama and congressional Democrats to pass a health care overhaul bill this year. A loss by Democrat Martha Coakley would mean that Democrats lose their 60-vote majority to stop a Republican filibuster in the Senate.

Health on the Hill - January 26, 2011

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:36:00 GMT

Health on the Hill - February 1, 2011

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:03:00 GMT

Health on the Hill - February 7, 2011

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:13:00 GMT

House Republicans are holding committee hearings this week on the health law’s provisions governing Medicare, abortion and small business.

Health on the Hill - February 15, 2011

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:44:00 GMT

Health On The Hill - March 1, 2010

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:13:00 GMT

House and Senate Democratic leaders continue to determine support in their chambers for moving health care legislation by using the budget reconciliation process, which would allow the measure to be approved in the Senate by 51 votes rather than a filibuster-proof 60 vote margin.

Health on the Hill - March 2, 2011

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:26:00 GMT

Health on the Hill - March 7, 2011

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:13:00 GMT

Health On The Hill - March 8, 2010

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:09:00 GMT

President Obama will visit Philadelphia and St. Louis this week to continue his push to have Congress pass health overhaul legislation this month.

Health On The Hill - March 15, 2010

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:51:00 GMT

Over the weekend, White House officials urged the House of Representatives to vote on the Senate-passed health overhaul bill. Meanwhile, Rep. Nancy Pelosi is still working to assuage concerns from both sides of the ideological base on the issue of abortion. A vote is expected sometime this week.

Health on the Hill - March 15, 2011

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:30:00 GMT

Health On The Hill - March 21, 2011

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:58:00 GMT

National Public Radio's Julie Rovner joins KHN's Mary Agnes Carey talk about developments on the Hill. This week: With the one-year anniversary of the health law this week, proponents of the measure point to many of its provisions, such as insuring adult children up to age 26 on a parent's policy or tax credits to help small businesses afford coverage, as signs that the law is succeeding. But opponents of the law say many of its provisions, such as the Medicaid expansion or a requirement that most individuals have health insurance or pay a fine, will weaken public support.

Health On The Hill - March 22, 2010

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:31:00 GMT

Late Sunday night, the House of Representatives made history by passing the Senate version of health care overhaul legislation. KHN's Mary Agnes Carey reports on the scene during the vote on Capitol Hill, what's next in the Senate and what health reform may mean for consumers.

Health On The Hill - March 26, 2010

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:16:00 GMT

With a package of legislative changes to the health care bill on its way to President Obama, congressional Democrats have concluded work on their plan to overhaul the nation's health care system. Republicans have said they will continue in their efforts to repeal the bill while Obama and Democrats are focused on the measure's implementation.

Health On The Hill - April 6, 2010

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:40:00 GMT

Obama administration officials have begun the process of implementing health care overhaul legislation the president signed into law last month. Early challenges including creating a high-risk health insurance pool within the next 90 days and writing regulations to allow parents to keep adult children on their health insurance policies until age 26.

Health on the Hill - April 11, 2011

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:05:00 GMT

Health On The Hill - April 12, 2010

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:12:00 GMT

Physicians face a 21 percent cut in their Medicare payments unless the Senate approves legislation this week to stop the scheduled reduction. Meanwhile, education efforts about elements of the health care overhaul package are continuing, with the Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies and outside groups working to give the public more specifics about the measure.

Health on the Hill - April 13, 2011

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:37:00 GMT

Health On The Hill - April 19, 2010

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:48:00 GMT

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee will hold a hearing this week to discuss how to protect consumers from unreasonable health insurance premium increases. Separately, President Obama has signed into law a measure that would extend COBRA premium subsidies for unemployed workers and prevent a scheduled 21 percent cut in Medicare payments to physicians through the end of May.

Health On The Hill: April 26, 2010

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:36:00 GMT

The new health law mandates that states adhere to several changes, including setting up high-risk health insurance pools by June. Jackie Judd and Noam Levey discuss where efforts now stand.

Health On The Hill - April 27, 2011

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:50:00 GMT

KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Jackie Judd report on a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll that reveals a split among the public on the GOP plan to cut Medicare cost growth.

Health on the Hill - May 2, 2011

Mon, 02 May 2011 16:21:00 GMT

KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Politico Pro's David Nather talk with Jackie Judd about lawmakers' return to work this week on lowering the federal deficit and how health programs could be affected.

Health On The Hill - May 3, 2010

Mon, 03 May 2010 15:45:00 GMT

Some states have told the Department of Health and Human Services that they intend to establish their own high-risk health insurance pool while others have said they want the federal government to do it.

Health on the Hill - May 5, 2011

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:29:00 GMT

KHN's Mary Agnes Carey talks with Jackie Judd about Rep. Dave Camp's comments Thursday that signaled flexibility on Rep. Paul Ryan's plan to change Medicare. Camp said he's open to pursuing other approaches to reduce federal Medicare spending to lower the debt, and he called on Democrats to present specifics on how they would cut federal spending.

Health on the Hill - May 18, 2011

Wed, 18 May 2011 16:25:00 GMT

In today's Health On The Hill, KHN's Mary Agnes Carey talks with The Fiscal Times' Eric Pianin about the Gang of Six, negotiators seeking consensus on deficit reduction plans. The group lost a member this week after Sen. Tom Coburn left talks Tuesday over proposed cuts to Medicare, potentially leaving them overshadowed by other similar efforts, like one headed by Vice President Joe Biden.

Health on the Hill - May 23, 2011

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:29:00 GMT

KHN's Mary Agnes Carey talks with Jackie Judd about Democratic efforts this week to get Senate Republicans on the record on an increasingly unpopular GOP Medicare plan.

Health On The Hill: May 25, 2010

Tue, 25 May 2010 16:18:00 GMT

The House of Representatives may vote on legislation this week that would stop a scheduled June 1 payment cut for doctors who accept Medicare physicians.

Health On The Hill - June 1, 2010

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:18:00 GMT

Bowing to pressure from Democratic fiscal conservatives, House Democratic leaders scaled back health-related provisions in tax extenders legislation the House passed before beginning its Memorial Day recess. In the package, physicians who treat Medicare patients would see a 2.2 percent increase for the remainder of this year and a 1 percent payment increase in 2011. Extensions of COBRA subsidies and additional Medicaid funding for states were removed from the bill. The Senate could act on the package as early as June 7 when it returns from the Memorial Day break.

Health on the Hill - June 14, 2011

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:49:00 GMT

KHN's Mary Agnes Carey is joined by Politico Pro's David Nather to discuss Monday's GOP presidential debate that featured the candidates talking Medicare reforms proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan and repeal of Obama's health law.

Health On The Hill - June 15, 2010

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMT

The Senate is debating ways to reverse a 21 percent cut in Medicare physician payments that began on June 1. The legislation would also include additional Medicaid money for states. Meanwhile, the Department of Health and Human Services released new guidelines that would determine whether or not “grandfathered” health insurance plans could retain that status.

Health on the Hill - June 20, 2011

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:09:00 GMT

PBS Newshour’s David Chalian talks with Jackie Judd about the latest developments in the budget negotiations being led by Vice President Joe Biden and the role of Medicaid and Medicare in those talks.

Health On The Hill - June 28, 2010

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:51:00 GMT

The Department of Health and Human Services is facing July 1 deadlines for creation of high-risk pools to help individuals who have been without health insurance for six months or longer and a new web portal to provide consumers with information about health insurance plans. Separately, debate continues on Capitol Hill about additional Medicaid funding for states.

Health on the Hill - June 28, 2011

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:58:00 GMT

KHN's Mary Agnes Carey talks with Jackie Judd about President Obama's separate meetings with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in which the trio is trying to find common ground on Medicare cuts and other controversial proposals to lower the deficit.

Health On The Hill - July 6, 2010

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:58:00 GMT

Congress left town for the July 4th recess without taking action on legislation that would give states additional Medicaid funding through June of next year. A bipartisan group of governors who came to Washington last week said that without the extra funds they would have to make budget cuts beginning July 1. Separately, the Obama administration continues to promote elements of the new health care law – including the launch of the website healthcare.gov – while Republicans continue their push to repeal the law.

Health On The Hill - July 12, 2010

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:29:00 GMT

President Obama's decision to use his recess appointment powers to nominate Donald Berwick to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services continues to anger Republicans who wanted a public examination of Berwick's record. Meanwhile, several less-known provisions of the health care law, including more coverage of preventive services and help with employers to cover early retirees health care costs, go into effect this year.

Health on the Hill - August 1, 2011

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:48:00 GMT

KHN's Mary Agnes Carey talks with Jackie Judd about the lack of Medicare and Medicaid cuts in the initial round of cuts tied to the debt ceiling increase, and about what sort of cuts the programs could be open to later in the year.

Health on the Hill - August 3, 2010

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:29:00 GMT

Health on the Hill - August 9, 2011

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:44:00 GMT

KHN's Mary Agnes Carey talks to former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist about the "super committee's" chance at tamping down the nation's debt. Frist says the panel has a chance to lower the debt and Medicare spending growth because the American public understands the stakes this time — the American Dream.

Health On The Hill - August 11, 2010

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:55:00 GMT

President Obama has signed legislation into law that will give states $16 billion in Medicaid funding. As House members left the Capitol to resume their August recess, some predicted that town hall meetings in their districts would focus more on the economy than health care, a change from last year.

Health On The Hill - August 16, 2010

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:58:00 GMT

Insurers, lawmakers and state insurance regulators continue to debate what may and may not be included in a calculation of the medical loss ratio. Separately, debate also continues over how much power individual states have to enforce provisions of the health care law.

Health On The Hill - September 7, 2010

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:57:00 GMT

As the Obama administration continues to implement the health care overhaul law, some myths – including a requirement that workers must pay taxes on their health insurance next year – have begun to circulate.

Health On The Hill - September 13, 2010

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:48:00 GMT

As Congress returns from its August recess, the Senate is expected to debate amendments to a package of small business tax breaks that would repeal a provision in the health care law requiring businesses to submit a 1099 form to the IRS for yearly purchases of $600 or more from a vendor.

Health On The Hill - Sept. 20, 2011

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:38:00 GMT

Jackie Judd talks with PBS NewsHour’s David Chalian about the GOP presidential candidates’ health law repeal rhetoric, the varying level of nuance among their viewpoints and how each is attacking the President’s – and each other’s – stances.

Health On The Hill - September 21, 2010

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:29:00 GMT

Health On The Hill - September 27, 2010

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:29:00 GMT

Health On The Hill - October 11, 2010

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:49:00 GMT

Health On The Hill - October 18, 2010

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:29:00 GMT

Health on the Hill - Nov. 9, 2011

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:26:00 GMT

Mary Agnes Carey talks about what Medicare changes would be part of the latest proposal from super committee Republicans to strike a deficit reduction deal.

Health On The Hill - November 15, 2010

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:04:00 GMT

As Congress returns for its lame-duck session, lawmakers will debate legislation to stop an impending cut in Medicare physician payments.

Health on the Hill - Nov. 21, 2011

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:10:00 GMT

Politico Pro's Matt DoBias and KHN's Mary Agnes Carey examine what led to the super committee’s failure to cut a deal and discuss what it means for hopes of a permanent "doc fix."

Health On The Hill - November 22, 2010

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:29:00 GMT

Health On The Hill - November 30, 2010

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:05:00 GMT

Health On The Hill - December 7, 2010

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:49:00 GMT

Lawmakers have a tentative deal to stop scheduled Medicare physician payments for one year.

Health On The Hill: 'Individual Mandate' In Health Law Is Unconstitutional, Federal Judge Rules

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:56:00 GMT

Lawyer and journalist Stuart Taylor discusses today’s development in health care reform. U.S. District Court Judge Henry Hudson in Virginia struck down a key part of the new health law, saying that the mandate on most Americans to buy health coverage is unconstitutional.

Health on the Hill - December 17, 2010

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:59:00 GMT

Health on the Hill - March 28, 2011

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:22:00 GMT

Health On The Hill - January 21, 2010

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The fate of congressional health overhaul legislation is uncertain after Republican Scott Brown's win in Massachusetts' special election on Monday and Democrats' loss of a filibuster-proof majority.

Health On The Hill - January 25, 2010

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Congressional Democrats continue to debate their next step on health care overhaul legislation, with some urging that Congress move quickly on a scaled-back approach.

Health On The Hill - February 1, 2010

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

President Obama's budget request for fiscal 2011 would give states an additional $25 billion in Medicaid funding to help cover rising program costs. Meanwhile, House and Senate Democratic leaders continue negotiations on how to pass health care overhaul legislation this year, although lawmakers' focus has shifted in part to finding ways to improve the economy and increase jobs.

Health On The Hill - February 16, 2010

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:58:00 GMT

President Obama has scheduled a bipartisan summit for Feb. 25 to discuss ways to pass health care overhaul legislation this year. On Capitol Hill, Democratic leaders in both chambers are trying to resolve differences between House and Senate-passed health care bills and make progress on the issue once lawmakers return from the President's Day recess.

Health On The Hill -- May 29, 2009

Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As Congress returns from its Memorial Day recess, more details are expected to emerge concerning proposals from the Senate Finance and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committees to overhaul the nation's health care system. Meanwhile, key House committees with jurisdiction over health care continue to develop their health care proposals and Democratic leaders in both chambers have said that they intend to pass health care bills before the August break. Separately, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, has detailed several of his priorities for health care legislation, including an requirement that individuals purchase health care coverage and that consumers be permitted to purchase coverage through a government-run health insurance plan that would compete with private health insurers.

Health On The Hill -- June 8, 2009

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

President Obama's renewed push to have Congress pass health care overhaul legislation this year has added momentum to the ongoing debate on Capitol Hill over how to expand health care coverage and reduce the growth of health care costs. Meanwhile, details have begun to emerge on Senate and House legislative proposals, which Democratic leaders in both chambers have said they want to pass before the August recess.

Health On The Hill - June 15, 2009

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With the health care battle escalating on Capitol Hill, KHN's Mary Agnes Carey talks about the flashpoints -- including the proposed government-run insurance plan and efforts to partially tax employee health benefits.

Health On The Hill -- June 22, 2009

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As a House panel begins hearings on a health care overhaul plan House Democrats unveiled last week, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee continues its consideration of that committee's health care legislation. Meanwhile, Senate Finance Committee chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., continues to try to find consensus between Republicans and Democrats on his panel for a health care measure.

Health On The Hill - June 29, 2009

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Today, we feature a reporter roundtable with Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News, Julie Rovner of National Public Radio and Jeffrey Young of The Hill. As Congress heads into its July 4 recess, health overhaul bills are on the move in the House, Senate Finance and HELP committees, and the reporter panel talks about what is likely to happen when Congress returns.

Health On The Hill - July 6, 2009

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News, Carrie Budoff Brown of Politico and the Hill's Jeffrey Young discuss details of health overhaul bills in the House and Senate as Congress pushes towards having legislation on the floor before the August recess. Moderated by Jackie Judd.

Health On The Hill - July 13, 2009

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Opposition from a group of fiscally conservative House Democrats known as the "Blue Dogs" has slowed release of the House Democrats' health care measure, while members of the Senate Finance Committee continue to work toward a consensus package. Opposition to taxing employer-provided health insurance benefits has caused Senate Finance negotiators to find other options to pay for the bill. Meanwhile, some lawmakers and health care analysts have urged President Obama to take a greater role to keep Capitol Hill focused on passing health care legislation.

Health On The Hill -- July 20, 2009

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The House Energy and Commerce Committee continues its consideration of health care overhaul legislation this week while Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., is still developing his panel's health care package. Meanwhile, President Obama is pressing lawmakers to keep the momentum going on health care and has scheduled several public appearances this week to discuss health care legislation.

Health on the Hill - July 27, 2009

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In today's Health On The Hill, Jackie Judd talks to Kaiser Health News' Mary Agnes Carey about what will be a crucial week for health care legislation.

Health On The Hill - July 28, 2009

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mary Agnes Carey and Eric Pianin of Kaiser Health News provide an update on health overhaul negotiations on Capitol Hill.

Health On The Hill - July 29, 2009

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jackie Judd talks with Eric Pianin, reporting from Capitol Hill, on today's significant developments. A stalemate between Blue Dogs and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman was broken, and in the Senate Finance Committee, a new CBO score could attract some Republican votes to a health overhaul bill.

Health On The Hill - August 3, 2009

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jackie Judd talks with Eric Pianin about the House Energy and Commerce Committee's vote last Friday, wrapping up its work on major health care legislation, before Congress adjourns for the August recess.

Health On The Hill - August 10, 2009

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Today's Health on the Hill is mostly about health off the Hill. Jackie Judd talks with Politico's Carrie Budoff Brown about the contentious town hall meetings and how the lawmakers are preparing themselves for questions.

Health On The Hill - August 17, 2009

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

KHN's Mary Agnes Carey and NPR health correspondent Julie Rovner talk about the chances that the public option will not be in a health overhaul bill, details about how health cooperatives might work and the flap over end of life care.

Health On The Hill - August 19, 2009

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jackie Judd talks with KHN's Mary Agnes Carey and Eric Pianin about the growing political pressure on President Obama and congressional Democrats to scale back the cost and scope of the health care overhaul legislation this fall.

Health On The Hill - August 24, 2009

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A bipartisan group of Senate Finance Committee members continues its negotiations on a bipartisan health care package while some Democrats want the party to push its own package if those negotiations fail.

Health On The Hill - August 31, 2009

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

New federal deficit numbers in combination with concerns that some voters have expressed at town hall meetings this August over the size, scope and cost of health care legislation may lead lawmakers to reconsider elements of the measure Democrats want to pass this year.

Health On The Hill - September 9, 2009

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jackie Judd talks with KHN's Mary Agnes Carey and Eric Pianin about President Obama’s speech before a joint session of Congress and Senator Max Baucus’s efforts to gain some Republican support for his draft legislation before that speech begins.

Health On The Hill - September 15, 2009

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus prepares to unveil his health reform package, the Montana Democrat is continuing his discussions with Republicans on the panel in hopes of winning their support. Meanwhile, Congress and the public continue to debate the impact of President Obama's health care address on what is likely to be a lengthy debate this fall on health care reform.

Health On The Hill - September 16, 2009

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Health On The Hill - September 21, 2009

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As the Senate Finance Committee prepares to consider legislation sponsored by chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., panel members have introduced more than 500 amendments to the bill, dealing with the public plan option, a requirement that individuals offer health care insurance and a proposed commission to recommend changes to Medicare spending, among other provisions.

Health On The Hill - September 28, 2009

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As the Senate Finance Committee continues its deliberations the panel is expected to engage in a robust debate about whether to include a government-run public health insurance option in the package.

Health On The Hill - October 12, 2009

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As the Senate Finance Committee prepares to vote on health care legislation, a key trade group, America's Health Insurance Plans, released an analysis of the plan that concluded it would increase the typical family premium by $4,000 in 2019.

Health On The Hill - October 19, 2009

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

KHN's Eric Pianin and NPR's Julie Rovner discuss recent and upcoming activities on the Hill -- part of a weekly series of video reports.

Health On The Hill - October 26, 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Democratic leaders in the House and Senate are working to finalize health care legislation with the hope of floor debate beginning in the coming weeks.

Health On The Hill - November 2, 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

House Democrats are expected to begin floor debate this week on their health care overhaul plan and House Republicans are expected to unveil an alternative measure.

Health on the Hill - November 9, 2009

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., continues to await a Congressional Budget Office analysis as he tries to craft a compromise package between bills passed by the Senate Finance and the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committees.

Health On The Hill - November 16, 2009

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., may unveil his health care overhaul plan this week and deliberations in that chamber could continue into Thanksgiving week when the Senate has been scheduled to be in recess.

Health On The Hill - November 19, 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Senate debate could begin later this week on an $849 billion health care bill Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., unveiled Wednesday.

Health On The Hill - November 23, 2009

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Over the weekend, the Senate voted 60 to 39 to begin debate on health reform legislation, which will begin after the Thanksgiving break. Panelists discuss what's ahead.

Health On The Hill - November 30, 2009

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Panelists discuss the array of amendments Democrats and Republicans are expected to offer as the Senate begins debate on health overhaul legislation.

Health On The Hill - December 7, 2009

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:20:00 GMT

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., continues his efforts to find consensus on a health care package that can win 60 votes. He has asked a group of party moderates and progressives to work on several issues, including creating an alternative to the "public option" health insurance plan Reid has in his bill.

Health On The Hill - December 14, 2009

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., continues to push his party to approve health care overhaul legislation before Christmas, but concerns over many issues, including abortion funding and a possible early buy-in for the Medicare program, could cause that timetable to slip.

Health On The Hill - December 22, 2009

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Health On The Hill - December 24, 2009

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

KHN's Mary Agnes Carey calls in from Capitol Hill to discuss next steps, now that Senators have passed a health care bill.

Health On The Hill - January 4, 2010

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

House and Senate lawmakers are beginning to resolve differences between the two chambers' health care overhaul plans. KHN's Mary Agnes Carey and NPR's Julie Rovner discuss the negotiations.

Health On The Hill - January 11, 2010

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:29:00 GMT

Negotiations continue between House and Senate Democrats over differences in the two chambers' health care bills. Key differences include financing, the level of subsidies provided to help people afford coverage and whether or not to include a tax on high-cost health insurance plans.