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Rural Georgia Hospitals To See Financial Benefit From New Tax Increase
In other state hospital news, executives for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Lahey Health tout the economic benefits of merging the two facilities. And a Philadelphia hospital brings in puppies and kittens to relieve the stress of its medical staff.
Opponents Of KanCare Expansion Challenge Supporters’ Claim It Will Pay For Itself
Outlets report on news out of state legislatures in Kansas, Minnesota, Texas, Arkansas and Florida.
As ‘Deaths Of Despair’ Among White Adults Spike, Researchers Identify Root Causes
Husband-and-wife economists find links between the job market and the mortality-rate jump among middle-aged, less-educated white Americans from drugs, alcohol-related diseases and suicide.
‘Right-To-Try’ Advocates Help Pass Laws In 33 States As Movement Gains National Foothold
Legislation to allow terminally ill patients access to experimental treatments not approved by the Food and Drug Administration also have momentum in the other 17 states. Today’s other public health stories report developments on a potential sepsis treatment, a devicemaker’s redesigned medical scope, a link between breast implants and a deadly cancer and the latest on the bird flu outbreak.
Ex-Compounding Pharmacy Exec Acquitted Of Murder Allegations In Meningitis Outbreak
Barry J. Cadden, the former co-owner and head pharmacist at the New England Compounding Center, was found guilty by jurors of fraud and racketeering. Fungus-tainted drugs from the facility killed 64 people and sickened hundreds more across the country.
Trump Budget Would Shake Medical Research And Health Training Programs
In related news, Mayo Clinic’s CEO says that he urged the Trump administration to maintain funding for research and to take foreign doctors into account in the administration’s immigration policy.
Bill Closing Antitrust Loophole For Insurers Passes With Rare Bipartisan Support
The House also passed a second health care-related bill to establish rules on plans that allow small businesses in the same field or professional association to band together. Meanwhile, the Senate moved to block an Obama-era workplace safety rule.
AMA Takes A Strong Stand Against The House Health Plan
The physician organization maintained its opposition to the measure in a letter sent to Capitol Hill Wednesday, noting its continued concerns about the millions of people who would lose coverage if it becomes law. Meanwhile, Molina Healthcare’s chief executive is one of the few voices from the insurance industry protesting the Republican’s overhaul. Another industry — the tanning business — has high hopes for the legislation.
As States’ Concerns Grow About Medicaid Losses, Study Analyzes Impact On Families
Officials and advocates from Rhode Island to California are trying to parse how their Medicaid programs will be affected.
Issues And Impacts: What If The House GOP Health Plan Were To Become Law
News outlets detail some of the other major changes advanced by this measure, which will face an uphill climb in the Senate if it clears the House of Representatives.
Democrats See Roadblocks For GOP Bill In Arcane Budget Procedures Used In The Senate
Because the bill will be brought up under rules that don’t allow a filibuster, Senate officials will strike any provisions that don’t deal with federal spending, and Democrats think they can use that to amend the Republican legislation.
‘Rendezvous With Destiny’ Or Test Of Partisan Unity — Where Do Representatives Stand?
There’s a lot riding on the vote scheduled to occur later today on the American Health Care Act and news outlets across the country are reporting on where their delegations stand.
Conservative Groups Amp Up Pressure On GOP Rank-And-File To Oppose The American Health Care Act
Organizations such as the Heritage Foundation and the Americans for Prosperity are “flexing their muscles” to rally conservative House members against the House GOP plan because they believe it doesn’t go far enough to truly dismantle Obamacare.
As Republicans Woo Conservatives, They Offer ‘A Complete Unwinding’ Of Medicaid Rules
To gain more support for the legislation, House leaders have endorsed dramatic changes in the current Medicaid program, including a move to different funding formulas, the ability of states to require some enrolled adults to work and pay premiums and the end of the expansion supported by the Affordable Care Act.
Obamacare’s Essential Health Benefits May Fall Prey To Legislative Horse Trading
Some of the intense, intra-GOP negotiations focus on easing federal requirements that insurers cover such basic services as prescription drugs, maternity care and substance abuse treatment.
Will There Be Art To This Deal? Trump, House Leaders Make Last-Ditch Bids For Health Plan
President Donald Trump is “pulling out all the stops” to win the 215 votes necessary to pass the GOP measure in the House. In doing so, he and Republican leaders face a delicate balancing act between the interests of caucus conservatives and moderates. Meanwhile, members who resist could face retribution.
House GOP Health Plan Vote Nears Amidst Uncertainty
It will be a long day for President Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) as they push to gather the needed support to ensure passage of the American Health Care Act, a measure that is key to both of their futures.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: Concern Over NIH Budget Cuts; Abortion And The Supreme Court Again Are Front And Center
A selection of opinions on health care from around the nation.
