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McCain Rejects ‘Skinny Plan’ And Helps Derail GOP’s Repeal Efforts In Stunning Late-Night Vote
The so-called “skinny plan” kept most of the Affordable Care Act in place, only rolling back some provisions that were unpopular with Republicans. But experts warned it would send premiums skyrocketing and bring about the collapse of the individual market.
Obamacare’s History Littered With Near-Death Experiences
The Affordable Care Act has repeatedly faced opposition in Congress and the courts, but it has continued to survive.
Timeline: Obamacare’s History Littered With Near-Death Experiences
The Affordable Care Act has repeatedly faced opposition in Congress and the courts, but it has continued to survive.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
McCain Votes No, Derails ‘Skinny Repeal’ In Marathon Session
After a late-night session and the “skinny” defeat, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pulls legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act from the floor.
Leap Of Faith: Will Health Care Ministries Cover Your Costs?
Sharing ministries are based on biblical principles and are not the same as commercial insurance. They are not legally binding and may not cover some common medical expenses.
When High Deductibles Hurt: Even Insured Patients Postpone Care
The number of Americans with high-deductible health plans is growing, along with the fear that even insured people won’t get the care they need because it’s too costly.
Whistleblowers: United Healthcare Hid Complaints About Medicare Advantage
A Wisconsin lawsuit alleges United Healthcare downplayed abusive sales tactics to avoid losing government bonuses.
Cómo tener atención médica de largo plazo en el hogar sin caer en bancarrota
La gran mayoría de los adultos mayores reciben atención a largo plazo en sus casas, no en hogares. Pero pocas personas planean con anticipación para enfrentar este gasto.
Viewpoints: Patients Should Know If A Doctor Is On Probation; Keep FDA’s Powers Strong
Here’s a review of editorials and opinions on a range of public health issues.
When Policies Get Thin: Critiques On The Senate GOP’s Next Big Idea — A ‘Skinny” Repeal
Opinion writers offer strong warnings about the problems with the skinny repeal — both in terms of using it as a strategy to advance Republican health reforms and as a policy construct that threatens to damage the individual health insurance market. One voice, however, sees it as the GOP’s chance to eliminate the despised individual mandate.
Editorial pages across the country include a variety of thoughts on what is happening in Washington to the Affordable Care Act.
Longer Looks: Immigrants And Obamacare; Surprise ER Bills & Canada’s ‘Killer Nurse’
Each week, KHN’s Shefali Luthra finds interesting reads from around the Web.
Media outlets report on news from Texas, Massachusetts, California, Maryland and Florida.
A Different Kind Of Virus To Worry About: Hospitals Try To Shore Up Defenses Against Cyberattacks
Demand for cybersecurity talent in health care has exploded, but it’s not that easy to recruit into the industry.
Special Cells In Small Part Of Brain May Be A Primary Culprit Behind Aging
“This is a really important study … in the field of aging research,” Dr. Shin-Ichiro Imai, professor of developmental biology at Washington University in St. Louis, says of new findings on the role played by the hypothalamus. And today’s other’s public health stories report developments on brain cancer, editing embryo genomes, hospitals’ Yelp reviews, the opioid crisis and tainted water.
Closely Watched Oncology Drugs Fail To Deliver Promising Results
AstraZeneca, which had touted the new approach to cancer treatment, saw its stocks plunge after a disappointing clinical trial.
Conservatives, Angry Over CBO’s Health Law Numbers, Fail In Bid To Slash Agency’s Budget
“Just like you wouldn’t drive a car while blindfolded, you shouldn’t be voting on legislation without knowing what the real costs are, intended or unintended,” Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., told House colleagues in defending the agency.
Two recent studies seem to contradict the president’s justification for banning transgender people from service.
Trump Bans Transgender People From Military, Citing Medical Costs Among Reasons
The announcement comes just as a storm over whether taxpayer money should pay for gender transition and hormone therapy for transgender service members was brewing on the Hill, threatening to derail a $790 billion defense and security spending package that includes funds for President Trump’s border wall.