Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Minn. Lawmakers Want A More Accountable Health Exchange
DFL state Sen. Tony Lourey stood next to Gov. Mark Dayton two years ago as he signed legislation creating MNsure. Now, Lourey's ready to remake the health exchange's structure. ... after a troubled 16 months operating, Lourey wants more accountability. His bill would dissolve MNsure's board, put a commissioner in charge and have it run like other executive branch departments. (Richert, 2/1)
Connecticuts health insurance exchange has delayed mailing 3,600 customers the forms they will need to file their tax returns, and might not get them out until the end of next month. (Levin Becker, 1/30)
Oregonians have just two weeks left to sign up for health insurance as required under federal law or face a potential fine at tax time next year. (Budnick, 2/1)
When Florida workers promoting President Barack Obamas health law marketplace want instant feedback, they go to an online heat map. The map turns darker green where theyve seen the most people and shows bright red dots for areas where enrollment is high. The map shows us where the holes are and what communities need to be targeted next, said Lynn Thorp, regional director of the Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida. She hands out information about the health laws marketplace at rodeos, farmers markets, hockey games almost any place where people gather. (Galewitz, 2/2)