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In other Medicare news, a rate freeze on a popular Medigap plan in Michigan is set to expire.
The Democratic candidate is looking at speeches that will likely include policy proposals on family and medical leave, a Medicare-for-all health care system and an expansion of Social Security benefits. The speeches are under consideration as Sen. Bernie Sanders is losing the battle for support among unions. Meanwhile, rival Hillary Clinton will meet with insurers. News outlets also report campaign trail news from Ben Carson and Jeb Bush, both candidates for the Republican presidential nomination.
In a fierce clash at the hearing, Democratic lawmakers say that they were not allowed to contribute to the bill, despite promises that their issues would be addressed.
Meanwhile, on the Senate side, a bipartisan Medicare bill addressing chronic illness issues may soon emerge from the Finance Committee.
The company launches the search amid questions about the qualifications of its current lab leader. The New York Times also reports on the need for investing expertise at health care tech firms like Theranos.
The federal officials also sent letters to drug makers asking what efforts they have pursued to make the drugs more affordable. In other news, a look at how the powerful drug makers' lobby is responding to recent reports of price hikes, and Pfizer announces it is increasing its drug assistance program for patients.
The collapse of 12 out of 23 nonprofit health insurance co-ops provides critics a new chance to take aim at the health law.
The process of buying a health plan can be complicated and several outlets provide tips for shoppers and advice about what to consider. At the same time, federal officials are heating up their enrollment campaigns, including an appearance by the HHS secretary in New Jersey.
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News outlets report on health issues in Florida, Nevada, Virginia, Missouri, Texas, California, Tennessee, New Hampshire and Puerto Rico.
News outlets also report on related developments in Minnesota and California.
In New Mexico, the price to cover lower-income residents is rising, while Louisiana lawmakers worry that savings associated with lowering the cost of a Medicaid expansion might not meet expectations.
In related news, New Hampshire's medical board adopted some emergency rules that would require evidence-based screening to determine which patients might be at risk of addiction. Meanwhile, news outlets also report on treatment and recovery strategies.
The Chicago Tribune examines the options consumers might use in the future to address physician shortages and rein in costs. In related news, media outlets report on how efforts to cut costs could lead to more malpractice suits. And The Associated Press looks at the rise in virtual doctor visits.
Meanwhile, The Washington Post looks at what the 2015 election results might mean for 2016, Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders favors an end to the U.S. marijuana ban and Republican candidate Chris Christie talks about measures aimed at curbing drug addiction.
The Texas Republican won the vote of the House Republicans’ steering committee and must next be formally ratified by the full conference. In the post Brady will help steer tax, trade and health policy.
The Special Committee on Aging is now focusing on four companies -- Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Turing Pharmaceuticals, Retrophin and Rodelis Therapeutics -- that have been the subject of recent press reports detailing price hikes.
Some people in Florida may be going without insurance because of technical problems with the federal health insurance exchange website. In Minnesota, a lawmaker says the exchange there, MNsure, is misleading him about its r budget. Also, MNsure names a finalist for the open CEO job.
Kentucky Governor-Elect Matt Bevin campaigned against the health law and won in part on his vow to dismantle the state's implementation of it. But Politico notes that may be very difficult.
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