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Republicans’ Repeal-And-Replace Plan Narrowly Passes House
After two false starts and weeks of compromise negotiations, House Republican leaders gathered enough votes to pass the American Health Care Act, their replacement for Obamacare. The bill passed 217-213, with 20 Republican defections. GOP House members who supported the legislation were jubilant afterwards, having followed through on a years-long campaign pledge.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
To Save On Medi-Cal Costs, A Bid To Help Homeless Patients With Rent Money
California lawmakers consider a bill to use state money to help homeless Medi-Cal patients pay rent — shifting their focus from sheer survival to wellness. The move could save taxpayers millions, advocates say.
Political Theater: How A Bill That Nearly All Opposed Managed To Pass The House
House Republicans can say they kept their campaign promise to replace Obamacare, but they’re counting on the Senate to backstop them.
Trump Confident ‘Incredible Health Care Plan’ Will Pass In The Senate
“It’s going to be an unbelievable victory … when we get it through the Senate,” President Donald Trump says during a celebratory White House Rose Garden event with House Republicans.
Proyecto de salud republicano: 5 discusiones para seguir de cerca
Después de semanas de tensiones, la Cámara de Representantes logró votar el jueves 4 de mayo su propuesta de ley para reemplazar la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible por un apretado voto de 217-213. Pero la batalla no termina aquí…
Sounds Like A Good Idea? High-Risk Pools
A KHN video looks at a Republican plan to establish a federal high-risk insurance pool.
Health Plan Becomes Senate’s Dilemma Now — Where The Margin For Error Is Much More Narrow
The legislation is expected to undergo sweeping changes in the upper chamber.
A Squeaker In The House Becomes Headache For The Senate: 5 Things To Watch
With a slim margin, Senate Republicans must tread a fine line to pass their health replacement bill.
The Winners: Insurance Companies, Young People And The Rich
Media outlets look at how different groups will fare under the Republicans’ health plan.
Democrats See Political Opportunity To Target Vulnerable Republicans Over Their Vote
At the end of the vote, as Republicans reached a majority, Democrats on the House floor began chanting, “Na, na, na, na … Hey, hey, hey … Goodbye.” They claim the GOP could lose seats for supporting a bill that could disrupt voters’ health care.
GOP Health Plan Narrowly Passes House
An amendment to add $8 billion to help fund high-risk pools swayed enough Republicans who were worried the legislation didn’t offer enough protections for people with preexisting conditions.
¿Medicare se niega a pagar su medicamento? Cómo pelear esta decisión
¿Qué hacer si el plan del Medicare no autoriza el suministro de un medicamento? Pasos a seguir para conseguirla.
A selection of public health opinions from around the country.
Perspectives On The House GOP’s Health Bill: A Breakout Toward Governing Or A Breakdown In Coverage?
Editorial writers from across the country examine the House Republican’s plan and offer their thoughts on how it treats concerns ranging from preexisting conditions to mental health.
Longer Looks: Doctors And Fake News; Superfoods; And Pig-To-Human Transplants
Each week, KHN finds interesting reads from around the web.
Media outlets report on news from California, Florida and Colorado.
Planned Parenthood To Request Emergency Injunction On Iowa Waiting-Period Law
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland President Suzanna di Baca says it is a medically unnecessary requirement that interrupts the lives of patients.