Even If It Passes The House, Health Plan’s Chances In Senate Grow Dimmer
Factions of Republicans in the Senate are vehemently against the bill for opposing reasons, which will present a challenge for leaders trying to get a majority vote.
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Factions of Republicans in the Senate are vehemently against the bill for opposing reasons, which will present a challenge for leaders trying to get a majority vote.
Although Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) says there are enough lawmakers that oppose the American Health Care Act to tank the legislation, he is not holding his caucus to a "no" vote, which frees up leaders to sway individual members.
The revisions were made to appease both the conservative wing of their party and moderates who had voiced concerns for their older constituents who would have been particularly hard hit by the first version of the American Health Care Act.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A selection of opinions on health care from around the nation.
Editorial pages nationwide take on the politics of the Republican efforts to dismantle Obamacare.
Opinion and editorial writers offer their takes on the Republican's American Health Care Act.
Outlets report on news from Virginia, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Missouri and Connecticut.
The Cleveland Plan Dealer reports on its review of inspection reports, finding dozens of nursing home deaths involving patient care questions.
Some end up tucked away on the edges of town, while others are out in the open.
Experts say the surge in reports could indicate a growing number of harmed patients or more vigilant reporting of adverse events. In other public health news: childbirth, chronic diseases, telehealth and a rare version of strep throat.
Pediatric exposure to opioids increased by 86 percent from 2000 to 2009 but decreased overall for all ages under 20 from 2009 until 2015. Most of the exposures — 60 percent — were among children age 5 or younger.
“We want to be really out loud about what we do,” said one of the leaders the new abortion clinic in Atlanta.
"In an internal discussion I used the word ‘prioritized’ and I regret this has caused concerns that Mayo Clinic will not serve patients with government insurance. Nothing could be further from the truth," Dr. John Noseworthy said.
From the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health to Meals on Wheels, news outlets cover the impact that the proposed Trump administration budget cuts would have on a range of health care organizations and initiatives.
Preet Bharara, one of the U.S. attorneys asked to resign earlier this month, was looking into trades made by Tom Price while he was a member of Congress.
Local officials worry about the effects on older residents, people enrolled in Medicaid, hospitals and mental health coverage.
There's a lot at stake politically for the lawmakers who are working to push the replacement plan through Congress.
The legislation put forth by the usually budget-conscious party doesn't do much in terms of overall government savings. In other news on the American Health Care Act: Moody's Investors Service reports it will squeeze states' finances; a simple fix no one wants to make; "gig workers" get nervous; Planned Parenthood zeroes in on moderate Republicans; selling insurance across state lines; and more.
President Donald Trump already flipped some "no" votes to "yes" last week, and he's expected to keep up the efforts as he works with GOP leadership to get their health plan through the House.
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