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Women, In Fear Of Losing Contraception Coverage, Eye Long-Lasting IUDs
One of Donald Trump’s top priorities is dismantling the Affordable Care Act, which currently requires insurers to cover the cost of women’s contraception.
Planned Parenthood and other organizations have seen a surge of support and donations following Donald Trump’s win.
Trump’s Vague Policies Leave Key Questions On Future Of Health Coverage, Quality, Medicare
Since the campaign offered few specifics on how Donald Trump would repeal and replace the health law, many issues are in flux. Questions include: Will Republicans continue to guarantee coverage for people with pre-existing conditions; what happens to the low-income people who have been added to the Medicaid rolls; how will the administration deal with growing Medicare costs; and will efforts continue to move health payments toward paying for quality instead of quantity.
Medicaid Expansion Might Continue With Key Changes But States May Have Higher Spending
Many experts expect Republicans to seek a change from traditional Medicaid to give states more control of the program, and some say it will be hard to scale back the expansion.
Trump’s Daunting Challenge: How Do You Actually Replace Obamacare?
There are several portions of the health law Donald Trump will be able to roll back on his first day. But he, and congressional Republicans, will find it hard to strip 20 million people of health care coverage overnight.
Following Trump’s Win, Americans Sign Up For Health Law Coverage In Droves
More than 100,000 people enrolled in coverage on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the White House says getting people signed up is its top priority.
Millones podrían perder el Medicaid bajo el plan de Trump
El mayor riesgo para los beneficiarios del Medicaid proviene de las promesas del presidente electo Donald Trump, y otros republicanos, de revocar la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible (ACA).
First Edition: November 11, 2016
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Concerned About Losing Your Marketplace Plan? ACA Repeal May Take Awhile
Republican efforts to get rid of the federal health law are expected to take some time to work through Congress and leaders have promised to give consumers time to adjust to those changes.
Viewpoints: Big Pharma’s Big Win; When Seniors Age At Home
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
Perspectives On Obamacare’s Bleak Future And What Might Happen Next
Opinion and editorial writers examine what big changes in health policy might be ahead.
Outlets report on health news from Virginia, West Virginia, Florida, Texas and Missouri.
Decision Over Genetically Modified ‘Frankenflies’ Divides Florida Voters
The genetically altered mosquitoes would potentially help control the spread of Zika, but some voters made their concerns known via a non-binding “straw poll.”
Ballot Wins Help Galvanize Movement To Legalize Marijuana
Several states join a handful of others on Tuesday as they legalized either medical or recreational marijuana.
Months Of Negotiations Over ‘Cures’ Bill Could Unravel In Light Of Trump Presidency
The package would have simplified the regulatory process of prescription drugs and medical devices and provided funding for health care innovation projects. However, its future is now uncertain.
Mylan Reports 2 Federal Probes On Prices, Third-Quarter Loss After EpiPen Settlement
The company says the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating its Medicaid rebates for the EpiPen while the Justice Department is looking into “marketing, pricing and sale” of generic medicines.
FDA Mulls Plan For How Tweets Promoting Prescriptions Drugs Should Inform About Side Effects
The Food and Drug Administration also issues a rule aimed at curbing the use of citizen petitions for generic drugs or biosimilars. Some agency officials say the practice is used to slow down the approvals process.
Pharma Stocks Reveal An Industry Breathing Sigh Of Relief Over Trump Win
Though Donald Trump’s policies on high drug prices still remain a question mark, the industry is rallying on expectations of fewer regulations.
Insurance Industry Reeling, Bracing For Total Upheaval After Election Surprise
Every part of the insurance industry could be affected by the policies Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have promised to enact.
Backlash To Gutting Medicaid Could Complicate Promises To Dismantle ACA
Both Donald Trump and congressional Republicans want to shift Medicaid into a block-grant program, but that could mean many who received much-needed coverage under the health may lose their insurance.