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Health Debate Opinions: Crisis Is Not Trump’s Or Ryan’s Fault; GOP Failed Its Voters’ Needs
As consideration of the Republican health bill stalls on Capitol Hill, opinion writers find many faults.
Research Roundup: Ads And Testosterone Use; Home Monitoring With Apps; Per Capita Caps
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
Media outlets report on news from Massachusetts, Illinois, Connecticut, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Mississippi, Tennessee, Iowa, Wisconsin, California, Texas and Minnesota.
KanCare Expansion Headed To Full State Senate Vote
Even as uncertainty swirls in Washington, D.C., supporters of the Medicaid expansion say, “we have to move forward as a state.” Media outlets also report on news out of Minnesota, New Hampshire and California.
Trump, A Self-Avowed Dealmaker, Faces High Stakes In Outcome Of Friday’s House Vote
As the GOP health plan became mired in intense negotiations this week, the ability to secure the measure is increasingly viewed as a major test for President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, news outlets also report that the process has caused him doubts about choosing to pursue Obamacare replacement as first item on his agenda.
Clearing The House Is Just The First Step; GOP Plan Faces Significant Hurdles In The Senate
In the upper chamber, Republicans only claim a 52-48 majority, and many senators have already expressed their dismay at parts of the House’s American Health Care Act. Democrats see opportunities to snag parts of the GOP plan. Meanwhile, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who argues that the measure does not go far enough to repeal Obamacare, is among those who has raised constitutional issues.
Policies In GOP Health Bill Leaves Divisions Among Representatives, Many State Officials
News outlets around the country report on how their local congressional delegations — and state officials — are leaning on the Republican plan to dismantle Obamacare.
Majority Of Americans Oppose Republicans’ Replacement Bill, New Poll Finds
Only 17 percent surveyed by Quinnipiac University support the American Health Care Act. And as former President Barack Obama makes a rare statement about the debate regarding his signature health care legislation, Democrats mobilize to use the vote against vulnerable Republicans.
Health Industries Keep Careful Eye On Capitol Hill Action
The flux surrounding the House health bill vote injects uncertainty into the health care stock markets while hospitals voice worries regarding the changes Republicans have proposed. Meanwhile, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce president urges lawmakers to follow through with repeal efforts.
CBO Score For Revised House Health Bill Still Finds Big Coverage Loss But The Costs Grow
The changes made by Republicans leaders did not alter the original forecast of 24 million Americans losing their insurance. But the Congressional Budget Office said although the new plan would still reduce the deficit, it would cost $186 billion more over 10 years than the earlier legislation.
Health Bill Would Cut Medicaid, Which Candidate Trump Said He Would Not To Do
The GOP measure would cut Medicaid spending by hundreds of billions of dollars over 10 years. News outlets also round up the other areas of health care that would be touched if the proposal becomes law.
Conservative Republicans Demand That Essential Benefits Coverage Be Dropped
A core piece of Obamacare is the requirement that insurers offer plans that cover basic health services like maternity care, mental health services, prescription drugs and hospital care. Some Republicans seek to lower costs and have more choice for health insurance sold to individuals by rolling back those requirements.
GOP House Leaders Are On Edge With Health Vote Gamble
The vote — which was scheduled in response to demands by President Donald Trump — is dicey for the majority and highlights the continuing factions within the Republican caucus as well as their hesitancy to negotiate and compromise.
The Trump Ultimatum: House Must Vote Friday On GOP Health Plan
After days of negotiations, President Donald Trump sent a message to Capitol Hill: It’s do or die. If the measure fails, he plans to pivot away from the repeal-and-replace effort and move on to his other legislative priorities.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
House Delays Vote On Republican Replacement Health Plan
Lacking enough votes to pass, House GOP leaders decide to postpone today’s planned vote on their American Health Care Act.
A selection of opinions on the health care debate in Congress from around the country.
Longer Looks: Explaining The GOP Health Bill, Utah’s Teen Suicide Spike And Election Anxiety
Each week, KHN’s Shefali Luthra finds interesting reads from around the Web.
Media outlets report on news from New York, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Louisiana.
Former Obama Drug Czar Named To Lead Addiction Research Center In Boston
Michael Botticelli, who speaks openly about his history of alcohol and drug abuse, said his leadership of the new Grayken Center for Addiction Medicine will be rooted in his philosophy that addiction is a public health issue best remedied by treatment.
