Colorado Governor Signs Bill To Expand State Medicaid Program (Medical News Today)
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter (D) on Tuesday signed a bill (HB 1293) that would impose a fee on hospitals to raise about $600 million annually to draw down matching federal funds to expand Medicaid coverage and other health programs, the Denver Post reports.

AP Financial NewsBrief at 9:03 a.m. EDT (INO News)
DETROIT (AP) _ General Motors Corp. said it will cut 21,000 U.S. factory jobs by next year, phase out its storied Pontiac brand and ask the government to take company stock in exchange for half GM's government debt as part of a major restructuring effort needed to get more government aid.

Chronic Conditions, Cognitive Impairment Drive Time Seniors Need Home Health Care (Senior Journal)
April 27, 2009 - Multiple chronic health conditions and some degree of cognitive impairment are common among senior citizens (age 65 and older) in Medicare home health care, and lead to longer periods of home health care use.