Viewpoints: Insurance Costs Pinch Paychecks; Artificial Intelligence And Drug Safety
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
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Perspectives: California’s Proposition 61 Is Well-Intentioned, But Flawed
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
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Pharma Pads GOP War Chests To Stave Off Worst-Case Scenario Of Full Dem Takeover
News outlets report on stories related to pharmaceutical drug pricing.
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State Highlights: Conn. Panel Endorses Strategies To Control Health Care Costs; Fla. Gov. Urges Feds To Expedite Zika Emergency Funding
Outlets report on health news from Connecticut, Florida, California, Washington, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kansas, Massachusetts, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Leapfrog: Few Georgia Hospitals Score An ‘A’ For Patient Safety; Kansas City Hospital ERs Compete For Business
In other hospital news, Banner Health acquires urgent care facilities in Phoenix and Tucson; Hennepin County (Minn.) Medical Center will give its psych ward a face lift; and a Georgia boy's tragic accident leads to a hefty hospital bill.
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Task Force Recommends Early Intervention To Battle Childhood Obesity Epidemic
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force wants pediatricians to screen children's BMIs starting as early as age 6. In other news, a study finds summer is the danger period for children gaining weight and an analysis explores the link between antibiotics and childhood obesity.
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Opioid Epidemic Takes Toll On Grandparents Of Children Suddenly Left Without Parents
It is becoming more and more common for grandparents, who once thought they would spend retirement relaxing, to find themselves caring for their grandchildren because of the substance abuse crisis. However, there's little infrastructure set up in states to offer financial and emotional help.
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Virginia Reports Shortfall of $281 Million In Medicaid Budget
The disclosure to legislative budget leaders comes as Virginia is struggling with other monetary problems. News outlets also report on Medicaid developments in Connecticut and Kansas.
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Medicare Bonuses For Quality Care Going To Fewer Hospitals In 2017
More than 1,600 hospitals will earn the rewards, federal officials announce, but that is about 200 fewer than in 2016. In addition, the number of hospitals being penalized under the program is growing. Medicare officials also announce final rules for hospital off-site facilities and choose new private contractors to audit hospital billing.
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The Lucrative Practice Of Flipping Drugs: Buy The Rights, Hike The Price, Then Resell
Pharmaceutical companies seize on drugs with little competition, boost the price and then put it back up for sale. “They’re taking advantage of a dysfunctional market,” says Stephen Schondelmeyer, a professor of pharmaceutical economics.
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Calif. Consumer Group Sues Anthem Blue Cross For Obamacare Automatic Renewals For Stripped-Down Plans
On the first day of open enrollment, Consumer Watchdog is charging in a class-action lawsuit that the insurance giant is pushing exiting members into plans that no longer cover out-of-network costs.
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Administration Goes All Out To Encourage Sign-Ups As Critical Open Enrollment Kicks Off
In a year of roiling marketplaces, the Obama administration pushes hard to make the fourth enrollment period successful. Meanwhile, media outlets report on exchange news from Massachusetts, Tennessee, Minnesota, Maryland and California.
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Trump Says ACA ‘Will Destroy Health Care In America,’ Promises Special Session To Repeal It
The Republican candidate gave a speech on the first day of open enrollment capitalizing on the recent news of spiking premiums. Meanwhile, The Washington Post offers a view of what health care policy would look like under each candidate.
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First Edition: November 2, 2016
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: A Visual Take On The Impact Of Obamacare; How Rate Increases Are Playing Out
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
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Perspectives On America’s Pain Problem; Defending Data Sharing
Opinion and editorial writers offer their thoughts on a range of health topics.
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State Highlights: Texas Budget Cuts Reduce Services For Kids With Disabilities; Georgia Task Force Finds Dire Health Literacy Gaps
Outlets report on health news from Texas, Georgia, Massachusetts, Illinois, California, Florida and Colorado.
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Iowa To Add $33M To Payments To Medicaid Managed Care Firms
The increase will cover higher prescription drug costs, Gov. Terry Branstad reported, but the state will still save money on the program. In other Medicaid news, Rhode Island says enrollment there is growing and Tennessee doctors sue federal officials over a payment issue.
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Though California Pharmacists Can Now Prescribe Birth Control, It’s Hard To Find Ones That Do
In other women's reproductive health news, the Florida Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over a state abortion law requiring women to see a doctor 24 hours after having the procedure. And the Gates Foundation donates over $1 billion to improving global family planning efforts.
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Thousands Of Kids Are Hospitalized Because Of Widespread Availability Of Painkillers
A study looks at the toll the epidemic is taking on children who come into contact with their parents' medication.
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