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The Trump administration's plan was to have more federal agencies that control non-cash aid, like housing vouchers and food assistance, to impose work requirements on beneficiaries. But there does not seem to be much of an appetite to push for the changes beyond additional requirements for Medicaid recipients. Medicaid news comes out of Kansas and Ohio, as well.
A majority of people who voted in the race ranked health care as a top issue. And voters who said it was the most important issue to them favored Democrat Conor Lamb over his Republican opponent, Rick Saccone, 64-36 percent. Meanwhile, the CBO projects that a bill to stabilize the marketplace will reduce premiums by 10 percent as Republicans start coming around to adding the provision to the spending bill.
For now Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin's job seems to be safe because of his powerful supporters. And the fact that no one else really wants the job.
America’s Health Insurance Plans, once a powerful lobbying force, has lost big-name members UnitedHealth Group, Aetna and Humana over the past few years. Marilyn Tavenner took the helm in 2015 and is handing over the reins to Matt Eyles, the group’s chief operating officer.
Elizabeth Holmes did not admit or deny the allegations that she exaggerated or lied about her blood-testing technology while raising $700 million from investors.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Editorial pages highlight these health topics and others.
Media outlets report on news from Georgia, Minnesota, Kansas, California, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Florida and Texas.
The state Legislature concluded its regular session without a budget, mainly due to disagreement on whether to expand Medicaid. The House is in favor of it, while the Senate hasn't budged from its stance against expansion.
The New York Times offers a guide on what to look for while deciding what clinic to use to freeze eggs. Meanwhile, people who stored their eggs and embryos at the facilities grieve over the loss of their "future families."
A new study highlights the dangers of lead beyond its effect on IQ. In other public health news: cancer, nausea and students with disabilities.
While many in the health industry are speaking out in favor of gun control, major hospital groups have avoided taking a firm stance in the debate, instead focusing on public health awareness in general.
When he was first diagnosed with the disease, Stephen Hawking was given two years to live. He went on to become one of the world's most well-known scientists.
Federal regulators still have to approve the deal between the nation's largest pharmacy and the third-largest health insurer.
A new study looks at why Americans are spending twice as much as other high-income countries on health care. And debunked some common myths along the way.
The White House advisory group suggested that pricing frameworks are needed for deciding the value of cancer medicines, a step that is already taken in many other countries.
The original provision shifted a chunk of Medicare drug costs onto drugmakers and away from insurers' responsibility.
The legislation, which critics said gave patients false hope, needed a two-thirds majority to pass. The House can still work on the Senate's version, which would only require a simple majority vote, if lawmakers want to move forward with a bill.
Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, following a travel scandal, spoke about rousting political foes in the agency who he said were trying to undermine him. As President Donald Trump takes other steps to re-align his cabinet, Shulkin may be the next to go.
News outlets report on stories related to pharmaceutical pricing.
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