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Viewpoints: The Elegance Of Practicing Medicine; The Amazon As The ‘Pharmacy Of The Future’
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Editorial writers parse these and other issues, including the role of Medicaid, how it is working and what the Republican plan would change; as well as other issues related to the future of the Affordable Care Act and efforts to curb health care spending.
Media outlets report on health-related news from California, Georgia, Massachusetts, Virginia, New York, Washington, Arizona, Missouri, Florida, Oregon, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Renowned Scientist With Narcolepsy: Having A Neurological Condition Can Actually Be A Boon
Biologist George Church may have narcolepsy, but he’s come to realize just how much he’s benefited from it. He thinks neurodiversity — like having autism or obsessive-compulsive disorder — can actually give people an edge in certain circumstances. In other public health news: breast cancer, lymph node removal, parenting, late-night snacks and a deadly drug in Georgia.
Mo. Governor To Convene Special Session To Address Abortion Issues
Republican Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens wants to target an ordinance approved by St. Louis aldermen in February banning employers and landlords from discriminating against women who have had an abortion.
Bill Cutting Some Of Red Tape Involved In Firing VA Employees May Be Sent To Trump By Next Week
The bill would permit the Department of Veterans Affairs secretary to remove, suspend or reprimand a senior executive with a 21-day internal grievance process.
Wisconsin Seeks Federal Approval To Add Drug Testing, Work Requirement To Medicaid
Gov. Scott Walker’s administration is asking for a federal waiver so it can implement new requirements on able-bodied, childless adults who receive Medicaid. News outlets also report on Medicaid news in Illinois and Iowa.
Once Wall Street’s Darling, Now-Bruised Valeant Tries To Recover From Missteps
The company is selling its iNova Pharmaceuticals unit for $930 million, while Chief Executive Joseph Papa reiterates that Valeant is focusing on its core, which includes dermatology, eye care and gastrointestinal care.
A Lonely Fight: This Republican Has Ideas On NIH Spending, But Not Many Like-Minded Allies
Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) wants to shake up the agency by cutting indirect costs and using the savings to fund thousands of research projects instead. Meanwhile, scientists are wary of proposed federal funding caps for grants to individual labs.
Sources: Collins Bragged About How Much Money Other Members Have Made From His Stock Tip
Two Republican lawmakers talked to The Hill about the Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) conversations over stocks in an Australia-based pharmaceutical company.
HHS Chief Of Staff Last Year Lobbied Very Agency He Now Helps Run, Ethics Waivers Reveal
Lance Leggitt helped collect $400,000 in fees last year while working as a lobbyist to try to influence Medicare policy at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Insurers Pulling Out Or Raising Rates As Feds Give Few Clues About Plans For Health Law
Uncertainty about the Trump administration’s plans for the cost-sharing subsidies is “the big elephant in the room,” says one actuary, and is creating problems for insurers. Also, reports on marketplace news in Connecticut, Georgia and New York, as well as a look at Anthem’s strategy and the future of the individual insurance market.
Trump Promotes ACA ‘Death Spiral,’ But Increasing Fragility Of Marketplace Is Still His Problem
Some White House advisers worry that if President Donald Trump lets the marketplaces completely collapse that Republicans are at risk of being blamed. During an event in Ohio though, Trump placed that burden on Democrats’ shoulders: “We’re having no help; it’s only obstruction from the Democrats. The Democrats are destroying health care in this country.”
GOP Wooed Conservatives In House, But Senate Compromises Are Favoring Moderates
Leadership has little room for error in their strategy to secure enough votes. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) may favor keeping coverage protections for people with preexisting conditions, an aide says.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: Medicaid As The GOP’s Divider; A Status Check On Republicans’ Commitment To Repeal
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Perspectives: Drug Coupons Are Nothing But A Sneaky Marketing Ploy
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
Health Law Debate Deflects The Heat Away From Pharma
News outlets report on stories related to pharmaceutical pricing.
Media outlets report on health-related news from California, Ohio, Wisconsin, Kansas, Pennsylvania and Florida.
