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So What’s Next? Stabilizing Marketplace, Funding CHIP, Curbing Drug Prices And More
Just because the repeal-and-replace legislation failed, doesn’t mean lawmakers can forget about health care.
Getting both parties to the table seems like it may be the only way forward.
Collapse Of Health Plan Sends One Clear Message: Don’t Touch Medicaid
Medicaid became a sticking point in negotiations and shows just how hard it is to roll back entitlement programs in America.
‘If Embarrassment Were Fatal, We’d All Be Dead’: Fallout From Failure Starts To Sink In For GOP
The political ramifications from the collapse of the repeal-and-replace measure — one of the Republicans’ biggest promises — are reverberating through the party.
The Two Senators Willing To Be Labeled ‘Bill Killers’
Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) were the straws that broke the camel’s back.
Health Care Debacle Tarnishes McConnell’s Image As One Of Capitol’s Most Cunning Strategists
The setback raises doubts about the Senate majority leader’s ability to deliver now that Republicans are actually governing.
Trump Brash In The Face Of Defeat: ‘Let Obamacare Fail’
But President Donald Trump is making one more push to get senators to come together on health care. He’ll hold a lunch on Wednesday in hopes of finding a path forward.
GOP Senators Balk At Repeal-Only Proposal: ‘There Is Enough Chaos And Uncertainty Already’
Three Republican senators have already said they won’t vote for a plan that only repeals the Affordable Care Act without coming up with a replacement. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), wanting the lawmakers on record, says he’ll still hold a vote to proceed next week.
Senate’s Proposal Was Doomed From The Start, But Missteps Along The Way Didn’t Help
Media outlets offer tick-tocks of how and why the Senate health care proposal went wrong.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Opinion writers offer their thoughts on a range of health issues.
Perspectives: The Senate GOP Health Bill Appears To Have Collapsed… But What Could Happen Next?
Editorial pages parse the breaking news late Monday night when two more Republican senators announced their opposition to the measure. What has gone wrong? What paths could go forward? And what issues remain in play?
Media outlets report on news from D.C., Massachusetts, Kansas, Iowa, New Hampshire, California, Ohio, Colorado and Michigan.
Governor’s Order Makes Missouri Last State To Adopt Prescription Drug Database
Republican Gov. Eric Greitens surprises state lawmakers with is executive order creating a drug monitoring program. News outlets also cover efforts in Wisconsin and Massachusetts to combat the opioid epidemic.
Staving Off Dementia May Start With A Good Night’s Sleep
New research finds that the brain’s ability to have time to clear away toxins that build up during the day. Meanwhile, another study looks at the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s.
Health Insurers Defend Price Hikes, Pointing To Confusion In Washington
They say they don’t even know if the government will continue to require Americans to sign up, and higher costs may mean fewer people do so. Meanwhile, KHN answers some questions about what consumers can expect on the marketplaces next year.
When It Comes To Path Forward, Intra-Party Discord Isn’t Limited To GOP
There’s a strong push from the left-wing of the Democratic Party for a single-payer system, but others aren’t convinced that’s the way to go.
How ‘The Party Of No’ Failed To Get To Yes On Health Care, And What That Means For The GOP
The Republicans relearned a hard lesson: It’s hard to take away benefits from Americans. Media outlets look at how they got to this point, and what the ramifications are for the party.
Trump Wants To Score A Health Care Win — And Doesn’t Necessarily Matter What It Looks Like
President Donald Trump was wining and dining senators last night in a push to build support for the GOP’s proposed legislation while two Republicans announced their plans to oppose the bill. Soon after, the president took to Twitter, urging Congress to focus on repeal first measures instead.
McConnell May Be Leading Conservatives Out On A Limb With Repeal-Only Vote
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has admitted his health care legislation has failed, but he is now throwing down a gauntlet in a possible effort to spread some of the blame around. Conservatives will get a chance at straight up repeal — which is likely to be blocked by moderates — but first they have to go on record voting for a House bill they loathe.
