Weekly News Wrap-Up (June 21 - July 2)

New Coverage for Uninsured People in Poor Health (The Associated Press, June 30, 2010)
The Obama administration is launching a special coverage program for uninsured Americans with medical problems this week, the most ambitious early investment of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.

States to Suffer Under Weight of Continued Long-Term Care Spending, Consulting Firm Find (McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and Assisted Living, June 23, 2010)
A new report highlights the potential detrimental impact of long-term care commitments on state budgets.