Latest KFF Health News Stories
What’s With All The Zeal To Resurrect Repeal Efforts? Some Hint At Backlash From GOP Donors
Sources say Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado, who is in charge of his party’s midterm re-election push, warned about the impact to the party’s coffers if lawmakers fail to make movement on their major promises.
Graham-Cassidy Bill Did What Other GOP Attempts Didn’t: Unified Industry Opposition
Criticisms of the bill from insurers, medical groups and hospital go beyond ideological or political differences. These organizations really think it just won’t work.
It’s Not Just Blue States That Will Be Hurt Under GOP Plan — Trump Country Would Take Hit Too
Of the 30 states Donald Trump carried in his presidential victory, 16 would lose federal health care money under the bill to dismantle Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act. But California will be one of the states that’s hurt the most. Media outlets take a look at the impact in Texas, Washington, New Hampshire and Connecticut as well.
Beyond Preexisting Conditions And Medicaid: How GOP Plan Would Affect Americans’ Health Care
Media outlets take a look at how the Graham-Cassidy plan would alter the country’s health care landscape.
Cassidy Claims Coverage For Preexisting Conditions Is ‘Absolutely The Same’ But That’s Not True
The Graham-Cassidy measure gives states flexibility, so some may not waive the protections. Others, however, might.
Trump Blasts McCain, Puts Pressure On Wavering Senators
President Donald Trump is making a push for the Graham-Cassidy bill, focusing on those lawmakers who were on the fence this summer. “Eventually, we’ll win,” the president says.
Friendship With GOP Health Plan’s Drafter Not Enough To Sway McCain
Some in the party were hopeful that Sen. John McCain’s close friendship with the bill’s author, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), would be enough to persuade the Arizona lawmaker to reverse his health care vote this time around But McCain said he could not “in good conscience” vote for the proposal.
Rand Paul Gives GOP Glimmer Of Hope, But Chances Of Securing 50 Votes Still Dim
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) hasn’t shut the door on negotiations with Senate leadership, but other lawmakers, such as Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), voice concerns which place more obstacles on the proposal’s path to passage.
With Clock Ticking, Senators Tweak Health Plan To Shift Money To Reluctant Senators’ States
The changes would send money to Alaska and Maine, homes of Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins. Both women will be crucial if the Graham-Cassidy replacement bill is brought to the floor for a vote.
First Edition: September 25, 2017
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
McCain: ‘I Cannot In Good Conscience Vote For The Graham-Cassidy Proposal’
With Sen. John McCain’s opposition to the last-ditch repeal-and-replace efforts, Republicans are left with no room for error.
Viewpoints: Nursing Homes And Hurricanes; Winning The War On Drugs
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Policy Implications: The GOP Bill’s Math Problems; The Importance Of Funding CHIP
Editorial pages include policy analysis of the Graham-Cassidy health care bill and examine some of the key policies now in play.
Opinion writers express outrage at the contents of the Senate GOP’s latest attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare and explore the political motivations for pursuing the measure’s passage.
Research Roundup: Hospital Transportation; Medicaid Expansion; Obesity Treatment
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
Media outlets report on news from California, Florida, Texas, Illinois and Pennsylvania.
Football Player Who Was Convicted Of Murder Found To Have Severe Brain Damage
The severity of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez’s CTE, a degenerative disease believed to be caused by concussions, is usually found in players in their 60s. He was 27 when he committed suicide in jail.
Hospital Cracks Down On Inconsistencies With Prescribing Opioids As It Tries To Battle Crisis
Anne Arundel Health System joins hospitals across the region and the state of Maryland in attempting to eradicate a problem medical institutions now realize they helped create. Meanwhile, the Senate HELP Committee will hold a hearing to address the epidemic next month.
Massive Data-Gathering Project Strives To Be Inclusive Where So Many Studies Have Failed In Past
The National Institutes of Health’s wide-sweeping data-gathering project, called “All Of Us,” has set a goal of ensuring that more than half of the participants come from communities that are historically underrepresented in biomedical research. In other public health news: brain science, diabetes-related amputations, kidney disease and more.
VA Steps Up Efforts To Screen And Treat Veterans For Hepatitis C
With a higher rate of infection reported among vets than the general population, the Department of Veterans Affairs started taking proactive measures three years ago to cure patients. Meanwhile, Agent Orange exposure and a wrongful death case are also in veterans health news headlines today.
