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Democratic Voters In Iowa Worry About ‘The Little Guys’ Whose Jobs Might Be Affected By ‘Medicare For All’

Although much of the rhetoric around "Medicare for All" focuses on taking aim at industry giants like hospitals, drugmakers and insurers, some voters in states like Iowa worry about how such a major change would affect their neighbors and friends who simply work in the field. In other news from the election trail: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) goes after South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg's health plan; Andrew Yang reveals proposals on prescription drug prices and care for adults with disabilities and prescription; and more.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 16, 2019
Despite Likely Dip In Enrollment Numbers, Health Law Marketplaces Showing Resiliency Amid Political Bickering

The normal open enrollment season wrapped up on Sunday, and experts are expecting the numbers to fall short of last year's total. But fears of a marketplace collapse are nowhere to be found. “There’s definitely been some erosion, but perhaps not the cratering that some predicted back when the Trump administration announced some of their policy changes affect the ACA,” said Sabrina Corlette, a research professor. In other health law news: advocates call for an extension because of website glitches; a federal appeals court decision is poised to drop any day now; what would happen if the ACA went away; and more.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 16, 2019
First Edition: December 16, 2019

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 16, 2019
Viewpoints: Weighing Reputed Loss Of Jobs Vs. Assured Gains In Health Care; Is Universal Health Care A Big Reason For An Incredible Economy, Long Lifespan In Japan?

Opinion writers weigh in on universal health care and other health issues.

By janicelkff

Dec. 13, 2019
Longer Looks: A Runner’s Asthma; Choosing The End; Artificial Intelligence; And More

Each week, KHN finds interesting reads from around the Web.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
State Highlights: Staff At NYC Hospital For Criminally Insane Voices Alarm About Relocation Plans; Advocates Wary Of Rising Rates Of Uninsured Young Children In Missouri

Media outlets report on news from New York, Missouri, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Minnesota, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, California, Oregon, Indiana, New Hampshire, Texas, and Kentucky.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
Very Odd Flu Season: It’s Highly Active Among Young Children, Getting Off To Earliest Start In Years

Another difference is the type of influenza being seen in parts of the south: Type B is preceding Type A. So far, the northeast is being spared, but it's coming, health specialists warn. Public health news is on aims to get consistent results in psychology studies, ways to reduce the risk of dying, treatment of volcano burn victims, and a potential HIV vaccine, as well.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
FDA Reverses Course And Approves Once-Rejected Treatment For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

In August, the maker of the treatment, Sarepta, said the FDA rejected the drug over the risk of infections seen in animal experiments. The new approval announcement made no mention of the prior rejection.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
‘We’re All Concerned’: Women’s Health Advocates Fault Health Care After Deaths Of 8 Inmates In Georgia

“I told them if they didn’t correct this stuff, they’d have a lot of girls who had cancer,” said Dr. Cheryl Young, an OB/GYN. “I told them that, but they didn’t want to hear it, because they didn’t want to spend the money.” News on health care for inmates is on the enormous financial gains of one doctor, as well.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
With Primary Care Tending To Be Pretty Cheap, This Pittsburgh Doctor Thinks Accepting Insurance Is Just Inefficient

More physicians are eschewing the traditional insurance model and opening clinics based on set fees or subscriptions. Dr. Timothy Wong talks about why he no longer accepts insurance.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
Whistleblower Investigation Finds Veterans Are Being Sent To Collection Agencies Because Of Deeply Flawed System

The errors highlight persistent issues at the VA, including failures to update antiquated computer systems and the confusion and lack of accountability that has come from an increase in the use of private health care among veterans. News from the administration also focuses on public housing, medical care for immigrants and deferred deportations.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
FCC Unanimously Approves Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Number Amid Escalating Crisis In U.S.

The easy 988 number will replace the clunkier 800-273-TALK (8255) for anyone to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The FCC said in an earlier report that the increased costs that will come from more calls would likely be offset by avoiding medical costs such as hospitalizations or emergency department visits

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
As Health Law Enrollment Deadline Nears, Remember The Insurance That Looks Too Good To Be True Probably Is

Some consumers in North Carolina are receiving robocalls that come across like ads for plans with names like "Trump Health Care" touting affordable coverage. But those options are often skimpy and don't offer even some of the basic coverage Americans have grown used to under the Affordable Care Act. The deadline for signing up for a 2020 plan is Sunday. News comes out of Georgia, Florida and California, as well.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
MLB Will Start Testing Players For Opioids And Cocaine, But Violators Will Be Evaluated For Treatment Rather Than Punished

The changes come in the wake of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs’s death in July because of an opioid overdose. The new policy also changes the way positive marijuana tests are handled. In other news on the national drug crisis: an opioid unlike any other, a spreading epidemic, the fight for court money, and more.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
Former NFL Players Charged In $3.4M Scheme Defrauding League Health Care Program

The players allegedly submitted false claims to the Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan for reimbursement for medical equipment costing between $40,000 and $50,000. Players who filed the fraudulent claims on behalf of others received “payment of kickbacks and bribes” of up to $10,000 for each false claim.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
Texas Oncologist Stephen Hahn Nabs Senate Approval For Top FDA Spot Despite Dodges On E-Cigarette Crisis

The Senate voted 72-18 to confirm Dr. Stephen Hahn as FDA commissioner. Dual public health crises -- the opioid epidemic and the vaping boom -- have thrust the agency into the spotlight in recent years. Even though Hahn sidestepped questions in his hearing about e-cigarettes, he managed to win support of even longtime critics of the tobacco industry.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
Inspector General’s Report Raises Red Flags Over Billions In Medicare Advantage Payments To Private Insurers

An Inspector General report suggests that private insurers are combing through patients' files and adding on conditions like diabetes to make the patient looks sicker than they were to get more money from the government. A spokeswoman for America's Health Insurance Plans said the report is based on a type of data with well-documented challenges, and noted that the watchdog didn't review medical records for the analysis.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
South Carolina To Add Medicaid Work Requirements For Beneficiaries Who Are Almost Entirely Poor Mothers

Unlike other states that have tried to add work requirements, South Carolina didn't expand its program under the health law. Advocates denounced the approval, calling it “a new low in the Trump administration’s quest to strip away health coverage for our nation’s low-income residents.”

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
Democrats Pass Sweeping Drug Legislation As Political Salvo Heading Into 2020

The bill itself, which gives Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices, is likely dead on arrival in the Senate. But it gives Democrats a talking point for a contentious election year.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019
First Edition: December 13, 2019

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

By brilabuskes

Dec. 13, 2019

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