Obama's promises proving tough to fulfill

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Obama's promises proving tough to fulfill

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Obama's promises proving tough to fulfill

WASHINGTON - Absent a magic potion or explosive economic growth, it was all but inevitable President Obama would have to break some of his campaign promises to keep others. If there's one thing that distinguished them besides their ambition, it was their incompatibility.

Top Dem sees ‘train wreck’ for health-law rollout

WASHINGTON — A senior Democratic senator who helped write President Obama’s health-care law stunned administration officials Wednesday, saying openly he thinks it’s headed for a “train wreck” because of bumbling implementation.

Legislative Briefs

Hospital-pricing bill revived after veto

Prominent UA physician V. Fulginiti dies

Vincent A. Fulginiti

Prominent UA physician V. Fulginiti dies

Pioneering Tucson pediatrician and internationally recognized scientist Dr. Vincent A. Fulginiti died of cancer March 19. He was 81.

Tucson's SynCardia arranges $19M infusion

Tucson-based artificial heart maker SynCardia Systems Inc. has raised $19 million in new, long-term growth capital from investors including a major health-care investment fund.

Brewer called a 'Judas' on health

"There is going to be a tsunami of people seeking new medical treatment."

Brewer called a 'Judas' on health

PHOENIX - Comparing her directly to Judas, the head of the Maricopa County Republican Committee blasted Gov. Jan Brewer on Wednesday for her bid to expand the state's Medicaid program.

Brewer's Medicaid details are revealed; $240 million cost to state of first year funded by hospitals; payoff is $1.6 billion

PHOENIX - Gov. Jan Brewer finally gave lawmakers a peek Tuesday at details of her plan to expand the state Medicaid program, in a bid to whip up enough support to win approval.

Will the Affordable Care Act spur economic growth?

WASHINGTON - The Affordable Care Act will create a healthier population less burdened by excessive medical bills and the fear of economic ruin from getting sick.

Will the Affordable Care Act spur economic growth

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - With unemployment high and economic growth shrinking, it is clear the economy is headed in the wrong direction. The Affordable Care Act is a major cause.

Charging smokers more for health policy makes sense

The following editorial appeared Thursday in the Washington Post:

Health-care overhaul could lead to higher premiums, some backers now say

WASHINGTON — Less than a year before Americans will be required to have insurance under President Obama’s health-care law, many of its backers are growing increasingly anxious that premiums could jump, driven up by the legislation itself.

More income is priority for UA Health Network

Michael Waldrum, the new CEO and president of University of Arizona Health Network, meets some of the employees in the Diamond 2 North trauma unit as he makes the rounds to familiarize himself with UA Medical Center.

More income is priority for UA Health Network

Michael Waldrum, the new chief of the University of Arizona Health Network, says the organization needs a profit to "invest in our people and our technologies ... to continue to meet the community needs."

More income is priority for UA Health Network

The new CEO of Southern Arizona's largest health entity is prioritizing the private, nonprofit corporation's fiscal health.

Sierra Vista health center partners for new 100-bed hospital

The Sierra Vista Regional Health Center (SVRHC) has signed a letter of intent to partner with a Tennessee-based company to build a new 100-bed hospital at its current site.

Brewer bucks her party, backs expanded Medicaid

Gov. Jan Brewer, after her State of the State speech, acknowledges the audience. In her speech, she called for more police in Arizona schools to protect against violence, and she urged increased funding for education.