Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Galas And 'Grand Benefactors': Trump's Relationship With Cancer Institute Draws Scrutiny
Although he hasn't donated any of his own money to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Donald Trump's business ties to it are raising some eyebrows. In other election news, Hillary Clinton reiterates her health care plan in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Stat: How Trump Was Named ‘Grand Benefactor’ For A Dana-Farber Gala Without Donating A Penny
The annual fundraising bashes that Donald Trump hosted at his Mar-a-Lago Club for the renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute were showy affairs, complete with poolside champagne, flamenco dancers, and Tiffany party favors. (Swetlitz, 9/29)
The Dallas Morning News: Clinton Outlines Health Policy In Medical Journal, Trump Declines
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton laid out her vision for the future of health care in an editorial posted Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. The three-page post reiterated her plans to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, combat rising out-of-pocket health costs, expand Medicaid, and let Americans age 55 and over buy into Medicare. (Rice, 9/29)
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