Reps. Tom Allen, D-Maine, and Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo., plan to introduce legislation that would increase federal investment in research to determine the most effective medicines and medical treatments. Read more »
Sen. Ron Wyden's plan to provide health insurance to all Americans has attracted new GOP sponsorship in both chambers, a move that may boost the Oregon Democrat's efforts to pass the bill this year. Read more »
House and Senate negotiators have made enough progress toward a joint budget resolution that they plan to formally meet in hopes of reaching a final agreement in time for appropriations bills to start moving on the House floor the week of May 14. Read more »
A new study by the Government Accountability Office concludes that a "small but significant share" of nursing homes provides substandard care despite tighter oversight of the industry required by a landmark 1987 law. Read more »
A new study says that since January 2006, 29 states have either adopted or are seriously considering legislation to cover more children through Medicaid or the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Read more »
President Bush nominated Kerry N. Weems to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that oversees Medicare and Medicaid. Read more »