News bites: A 'genuine choice' on Medicaid?

Administration advises states to expand Medicaid or risk losing federal money.

Grassley seeks answers from hospitals on drug-discount program [reg. req'd].

Gain for healthcare bonds defies $11 billion Medicare threat.

Shootings expose cracks in U.S. mental health system.

Study finds better health outcomes when patients see doctors' notes.

Trial drug raises breast cancer survival rate.

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