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Perspectives: Outrage Aimed At The Government’s Role In The Opioid Epidemic
A recent investigation by The Washington Post and 60 Minutes has triggered a serious scolding in editorial pages.
Opinion writers offer a variety of criticisms of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order loosening some health insurance restrictions and his decision to stop federal payments to support the Affordable Care Act’s cost-sharing reductions.
Outlets report on news from California, New York, Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Connecticut, Puerto Rico, West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois and Florida.
After Fixing Diversity Problem, Researchers Found Normal Brain Looks Different Than They Thought
The study originally had a disproportionately high number of kids with parents who have an advanced degree. Weighting the data to make it more representative offered insights of what the brain actually looks like. In other public health news: HPV, fertility and sleep.
Talking About Guns Can Be Politically Murky Ground For Doctors, But Experts Say It’s Necessary
And many doctors already think they should be addressing the topic with patients.
Case Of Undocumented Pregnant Girl Part Of Larger Administration Trend To Interfere With Abortions
For the last seven months, the Health and Human Services Department has intervened to prevent abortions sought by girls at federally funded shelters, even in cases of rape and incest and when the teen had a way to pay for the procedure. In other news, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) says he’ll bring the 20-week abortion ban to the floor, a look at how the administration’s birth control mandate will affect consumers and teens speak up for pregnancy prevention programs.
Federal Medicaid Officials Approve Extension Of Kansas’ Managed Care Program For One-Year
The Obama administration had denied the extension and said the program did not have sufficient oversight. Kansas officials submitted a corrective action plan and the Trump administration has approved that.
Walden Says Democrats Are Failing To Negotiate On Funding For Children’s Insurance Plan
Democrats have objected to Republicans’ plans for securing the money to fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program, but Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.), who chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committee, says Democrats have not made any counteroffers.
Pharma Is Still ‘Getting Away With Murder,’ Trump Says Hinting At Intent To Bring Down Costs
President Donald Trump railed against high drug prices, reiterating a talking point from the campaign, but though he promised to get prices “way down,” he offered little detail on how to accomplish that.
Drug Czar Nominee Withdraws Following Reports That He Helped Undermine DEA’s Power On Opioids
President Donald Trump says in a tweet that Rep. Tom Marino (R-Pa.) withdrew his name from contention to be the next drug czar after a Washington Post and “60 Minutes” report revealed deep ties to the drug industry. Many lawmakers voiced strong objections to the nomination and Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) called for a repeal of a controversial law pushed by Marino that hindered the Drug Enforcement Administration’s ability to regulate opioids.
Across the country, the health care industry has become a ceaseless job producer. But especially in rural areas where the options are more limited, changing the Affordable Care Act could disrupt already fragile economies.
CMS Letting Plans Adjust Premiums After News That Trump Is Cutting Off Insurer Subsidies
“Insurers in the vast majority of states on the federal exchange submitted rates for the upcoming plan year assuming that CSR payments would not be made, so no rate adjustment is needed,” said spokeswoman Caitlin Oakley. Meanwhile, Bloomberg takes a look at the history of the health plans President Donald Trump is supporting through his executive order.
Trump: Creating Crisis Was Necessary To Get Congress To Negotiate On Health Care
President Donald Trump wants Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) to work out a short-term fix for the insurance marketplaces.
First Edition: October 17, 2017
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Birth Control Backlash: Trump Should ‘Rethink’ Policy On Contraception Coverage
Editorial pages also take a tough stance on President Donald Trump’s move last week to roll back Affordable Care Act provisions regarding birth control coverage.
Some opinion writers defend the White House’s actions last week regarding the Affordable Care Act — both in terms of the executive order and the announcement that federal payments for cost-sharing subsidies under the ACA will be halted.
Tough Talk: Trump’s Open Warfare Against Obamacare; Ideas That Deepen Health Care ‘Inequality’
Across the country, editorial and opinion writers offer tough talk about the Trump administration’s actions last week to loosen some health insurance restrictions and to stop federal payments for cost-sharing reductions under the Affordable Care Act.
Outlets report on news from New York, California, Texas, Puerto Rico, Arkansas, Louisiana, Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Wisconsin and Kansas.
Childhood trauma plays a large role in the path someone might take in life. Experts think it might be time to start taking that into account when looking at criminals. In other public health news: tuberculosis, fertility, diabetes, cancer and anxiety, breastfeeding, stem cells and more.
