‘Doc fix’ cut could yield extra $27B

‘Doc fix’ cut could yield extra $27B- Thehill.com: Senate Democrats are pressing for the $200 billion tax extenders bill to be scaled back because of the nation’s $1.5 trillion budget deficit.

Extenders bill in a holding pattern, action still expected this week - The Hill's On The Money

Extenders bill in a holding pattern, action still expected this week - "A $200 billion bill that revives several tax breaks is in a holding pattern again but is still on the week's agenda after a raucous hearing Monday night. "

Big Gains for Young People in Health Law

Big Gains for Young People in Health Law- nytimes.com: After Eric Heininger left his job (and medical insurance) to follow his girlfriend to graduate school in New Haven, he wanted to get a physical, so he volunteered to take part in a medical study.

Obama administration asks judge to dismiss Virginia suit against health-care law

Obama administration asks judge to dismiss Virginia suit against health-care law- Washingtonpost.com: The Obama administration asked a federal judge Monday to dismiss Virginia's challenge of the health-care overhaul law, arguing that the state has no standing to sue over the law and that Congress's power to regulate interstate trade makes the measure constitutional.

Health-care law faces test as regulators settle which plans must do what- Washingtonpost.com:

Health-care law faces test as regulators settle which plans must do what- Washingtonpost.com: Now that Congress has imposed new requirements on health insurance plans, regulators are trying to resolve another big question: Which plans must comply with the requirements?

Study Points to Health Law’s Penalties- NYtimes.com:

Study Points to Health Law’s Penalties- NYtimes.com: About one-third of employers subject to major requirements of the new health care law may face tax penalties because they offer health insurance that could be considered unaffordable to some employees, a new study says.

Life-Science Firms to Get Details on $1 Billion Program

Life-Science Firms to Get Details on $1 Billion Program- wsj.com: Small life-sciences companies in the U.S. will soon get details, expected to emerge in the next few days, of a federal program that will give a $1 billion boost to the industry.

NIH proposes new funding rules to prevent conflicts of interest

NIH proposes new funding rules to prevent conflicts of interest- WashingtonPost.com: The National Institutes of Health proposed new guidelines Thursday to prevent financial conflicts of interest among thousands of researchers who receive federal funding, a move long sought by watchdogs of scientific research concerned about the influence of the drug industry and others.

Congressional Dems push 'doc fix'- Politico.com:

Congressional Dems push 'doc fix'- Politico.com: Democrats in Congress have proposed easing a planned cut in payments to doctors under Medicare in an effort to stem an expected shortage of primary care doctors and address the top issue for physicians who backed health reform.

FDA to disclose more details on drug, food safety- wsj.com:

FDA to disclose more details on drug, food safety- wsj.com: The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to release more information about drugs and devices it rejects and whether to routinely release company inspection reports.

Primary Voters Rebuke Parties- wsj.com

Primary Voters Rebuke Parties- WSJ.com: Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, a national figure during 30 years in the Senate, was defeated in a Democratic primary Tuesday, as the election year's anti-incumbent trend extended to three more states.

Climate Changes for Medical Devices-wsj.com

Climate Changes for Medical Devices-wsj.com: The U.S. health-care overhaul could help hospitals cut costs for high-priced medical devices, raising a long-term risk for manufacturers already facing some pressure on product prices.

Amid concern, White House speeds up health care benefits-politico.com:

Amid concern, White House speeds up health care benefits-politico.com: President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies are using the levers of government to speed up and promote what they consider the most popular aspects of the new health care law before a highly skeptical public passes judgment in November.