GOP Plan Targets ‘Frivolous’ Malpractice Suits As Way To Reduce Health Spending
Democrats, however, say limiting patients' ability to litigate removes rights from those harmed by horrific medical mistakes.
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Democrats, however, say limiting patients' ability to litigate removes rights from those harmed by horrific medical mistakes.
The Associated Press looks at how people buying off the exchanges will be affected by the administration's steps to stabilize the marketplace. Meanwhile, the insurance industry is worried the moves will reduce enrollment and therefore sales.
Due to its sheer size, sparse population and harsh environment, Alaska faces unique circumstances that aren't really accommodated by the health law. In other news on the Affordable Care Act, new data details the rise in people covered, a CEO of a major hospital system in Chicago talks about the changes he has seen, NPR looks at pre-existing conditions and more stories.
Lawmakers on recess take heat from their constituents for the Republicans' botched attempts to pass a health care bill.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Outlets report on news from Michigan, D.C., New York, Tennessee, Texas, California, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
The legislation says Ohio health insurers “shall provide coverage for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorder." Outlets also report on news of state legislatures in Iowa and Florida as well.
Stat looks at three diseases that technology companies are attacking -- and how they might fail. In other public health news: a gene-editing breakthrough, type 2 diabetes in teens and kids and homeopathic teething tablet dangers.
Part of the goal of the site is to get patients to shop around like they would with any other service.
Under the legislation, introduced by Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), doctors would be limited to prescribing no more than a week's worth of opioids to patients in acute pain.
The advertisements are put out by attorneys soliciting clients for potential cases against drug companies.
The approach, however, is drawing criticism from advocates for the poor, who say jobs, volunteer positions and transportation can be hard to come by in rural areas with persistent unemployment.
St. Jude Medical did not recall the older devices or alert doctors or patients about the potential problem for years.
The Health and Human Services Department regulation said that states and localities could not withhold money from a provider for any reason other than an inability to provide family planning services.
The Republicans' bill may live in purgatory, even as the president renews his efforts to get something passed.
The fight could lead to a government shutdown if neither side blinks.
President Donald Trump's focus on health care has the potential of leading to a second embarrassing defeat that would raise more questions about the new administration’s ability to shepherd complicated legislation through Congress.
The rule introduces several targeted changes aimed at curbing some of the losses insurers have faced in the law’s exchanges.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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