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Across The Country, Election Results Raise Questions About Future Coverage Options
From Massachusetts to California, news outlets explore the implications of Republican plans to repeal the federal health law.
Trump Likely To Target Vulnerable Pillars Of Health Law, But Portions May Be Here To Stay
Republican leaders say they are going to “hit the ground running” to start dismantling what they can of the Affordable Care Act. But after six years, there are aspects of the law now baked into the industry that won’t be easy to upend.
Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Split A Straw-Poll Vote In The Florida Keys
A plan to test the effectiveness of so-called “Frankenflies” is being closely watched by nearby Miami-Dade County as a possible way to combat the spread of Zika.
First Edition: November 10, 2016
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
How To Spend Your Final Months At Home, Sweet Home
Older adults who hope to spend the end of their lives at home need to take key steps to make that possible.
Obamacare ‘Replacement’ Might Look Familiar
Republicans want to jettison the health law, but some features are already hardwired into the system.
Millions Could Lose Medicaid Coverage Under Trump Plan
But block grants face likely resistance from states, poised to lose many millions.
California Lends Its Weight To Wider Marijuana Acceptance
The number of states with laws permitting marijuana use underscores a national cultural shift toward wider acceptance of the drug, despite the federal ban and limited evidence on the public health impacts of legalization.
Repealing The Affordable Care Act Could Be More Complicated Than It Looks
Republicans will likely chip away at the ACA piecemeal and say they will try to provide a soft exit.
California Faces Major Reversal If Trump, Congress Scrap Health Law
Uninsured Californians could more than double to 7.5 million if Affordable Care Act is repealed.
After Colorado, ‘Right To Die’ Movement Eyes New Battlegrounds
Colorado’s approval of a ballot measure sets the stage for efforts in other states.
Ballot Initiatives: Voters Reject Calif. Drug Pricing Measure; Colo. Single-Payer System
Voters across the country also considered a variety of health policy questions as they decided state ballot measures.
California se enfrenta a un revés importante si Trump revoca la ley de salud
California tiene mucho que perder si el presidente electo Donald Trump y el Congreso liderado por republicanos cumplen con su promesa de campaña de revocar el Obamacare.
Viewpoints: How The Election Could Change Health Care; Calif. Voters Legalize Pot
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
Perspectives: Mylan’s Not The Villain In EpiPen Controversy
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
Government Has Known For Years Mylan Was Overcharging Medicaid For EpiPens
“The taxpayers deserve answers on what happened between 2009 and now,” Sen. Charles Grassley said.
Pharma Company Blows Up Traditional Pricing Model To Provide Affordable Drugs
News outlets report on stories related to pharmaceutical drug pricing.
Breakup Gets Uglier: Walgreens Sues Ex-Partner Theranos For $140M
The pharmacy company alleges that the blood-testing startup breached their contract.
Recreational And Medical Marijuana Ballot Measures Pass In Several States
The use of recreational pot is now legal in California, Massachusetts and Nevada. Use of the drug for medical reasons is also legalized by Arkansas, North Dakota and Florida voters.
Boulder, Colo., And Three California Cities OK Soda Tax
Sugary beverages will be levied at a 2-cents per fluid ounce rate, following voter approval of ballot issue 2H. The Bay Area cities of San Francisco, Oakland and Albany will tax soda at 1 cent per ounce.