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Advocates Waging Against-All-Odds Battle To Get People Signed Up For Health Coverage

The Trump administration has slashed marketing and outreach budgets, but these groups are doing what they can to help people enroll for coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Meanwhile, a new study is the latest to confirm that President Donald Trump's decision to end insurer subsidies will actually result in more people getting "free" health care on the exchanges, and health care providers worry the government's crackdown on immigration will hurt sign-ups.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 3, 2017
Controversial Medicare Cost-Cutting Board Back In Congress’ Crosshairs

The House voted to abolish the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), even though no one has even been appointed to the panel and it's not expected to be triggered until 2021 or 2022.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 3, 2017
Logjam Over CHIP Funding A Testament To Level Of Partisan Rancor Gripping Congress

The program to provide health care for kids from low- and middle-income families is extremely popular, but it's been stuck in limbo since its funding expired over a month ago. The House is expected to pass a bill Friday, but the Senate Democrats will almost certainly balk at how the lawmakers want to pay for the program.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 3, 2017
Republicans’ Tax Plan A Mixed Bag For Health Care

Media outlets examine how the health care landscape -- from med students to pharmaceutical companies -- would be touched by the Republicans' tax plan unveiled Thursday. A potential large impact to consumers would be the elimination of medical expense deductions. Another: the proposal does not include language to repeal the individual mandate despite President Donald Trump's support for the provision.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 3, 2017
First Edition: November 3, 2017

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

By brilabuskes

Nov. 3, 2017
Viewpoints: Examining The ‘Planned Parenthood Divide’; Maternal Health Issues Are Back In The Spotlight

A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 2, 2017
Policy Perspectives: The Complexities Of Choosing A Health Plan; GOP Continues To Fumble On Health Care

Opinion writers offer their thoughts on a range of health policy issues, including the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment season, how some specific markets are doing, single-payer health care systems and more.

By khnsstapleton

Nov. 2, 2017
Longer Looks: Puerto Rico; The Opioid Emergency; And Alexander-Murray

Each week, KHN's Shefali Luthra finds interesting reads from around the Web.

By khnshefalil

Nov. 2, 2017
State Highlights: In Kansas, New Scrutiny Is Focused On Rural Hospitals’ ‘Profitable But Questionable Billing Schemes’; Minn. Vulnerable To Another Measles Outbreak

Media outlets report on news from Kansas, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Missouri, California, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Ohio, Massachusetts and Virginia.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 2, 2017
Using Aspirin Long-Term Helps Dramatically Cut Risk Of Certain Types Of Cancer

In other public health news: the link between inflammation and Alzheimer's; how being in space changes the brain; aging and dementia; transgender people's mental health; the "financial toxicity" of breast cancer; and more.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 2, 2017
As Bill To Fund Children’s Health Coverage Moves Toward House Vote, Bickering Intensifies

A hearing on the bill in the Rules Committee exposes increased tensions between Republicans and Democrats over how to pay for the funding of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which expired Sept. 30. That has left states scrambling to find money for the program.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 2, 2017
Share Of Medicaid Enrollees In Private Managed Care Plans Rises With ACA Expansion

A new report by PwC finds the number of Medicaid enrollees covered by private health plans grew by 1 million last year and 12 states have at least 90 percent of their program participants covered by these managed care plans, up from nine last year and four in 2013. In other Medicaid news, Puerto Rico is seeking help as its crisis grows, Connecticut's budget will cut services for at least 68,000 residents, and the federal government approves a small expansion for Utah.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 2, 2017
Lawmaker’s Heartbeat Bill Would Effectively Ban Abortions At As Early As Six Weeks

Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) acknowledges that the strict legislation, if passed, would face legal challenges, possibly all the way up to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, outlets report on abortion news out of Oregon, Texas and Ohio, as well.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 2, 2017
Hospitals Threaten Legal Action Over CMS’s Decision To Slash Lucrative Drug Subsidies

Critics of the 340B program, designed to help hospitals with large numbers of uninsured patients, say the significant margin on the drugs gives hospitals an incentive to overuse certain drugs or choose high-priced options.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 2, 2017
Lawmakers Want To Reduce Medical Waste That Accounts For Billions A Year In Spending

A recent ProPublica report shows how drug companies force patients to pay for expensive liquid medications, such as eyedrops and cancer drugs, which are produced or packaged in ways that lead to waste. The lawmakers' bill would task federal agencies with creating a plan to reduce that.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 2, 2017
FDA Cracks Down On Companies Touting Their Marijuana Products As Cures To Cancer

“We don’t let companies market products that deliberately prey on sick people with baseless claims that their substances can shrink or cure cancer," says Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 2, 2017
Opioid Commission Unveils Blueprint To Fight Crisis, But Passes Funding Buck To Congress

The group's 56 recommendations include tightening prescription practices and expanding drug courts, prevention efforts, treatment access and law enforcement tactics.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 2, 2017
Alexander Confident His Bipartisan Bill With Murray Has Good Chance Of Passing

Meanwhile, more than 200 health and business groups have announced their support for the legislation to shore up the health law marketplaces.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 2, 2017
Trump Supports Plan To Tie Repeal Of Individual Mandate To Tax Overhaul, Throwing GOP A Curveball

The president's tweets supporting the idea come a day after his press secretary said Trump would not require the language repealing the mandate be in the tax bill in order for him to sign it into law.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 2, 2017
Confused About How To Buy Coverage Under The Health Law? You’re Not Alone.

Media outlets offer guides on how to be a savvy shopper during this open enrollment period.

By brilabuskes

Nov. 2, 2017

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