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Viewpoints: The Crisis Over A Dying Infant In Britain; Trump’s Child Care Plans
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Industry Insights On Health Bill: Keep Payment Reform; Insiders Stuck On Sidelines
Some opinion writers explore how the debate on Capitol Hill to replace Obamacare might affect traditional health care business.
The Medicaid Debate: Sen. Toomey’s Momentous Reform; Gov. Kasich Battles His Party
Commentators focus on the some of the key changes that Republican legislation could have on the federal-state program for low-income Americans.
Perspectives On Health Care Politics: Senate’s ‘Charade’; Fears About The Process
The Senate’s chaotic bill-writing process comes in for some criticism.
Media outlets report on news from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Massachusetts, California, Wisconsin, Florida, Texas and Maryland.
Case Of Terminally Ill British Baby To Get New Hearing In UK Court
A British court will consider new evidence on the health of 11-month-old Charlie Gard. His mother wants him to receive experimental treatment.
Large Number Of Jobs Responsible For Preventing And Reacting To Bioterrorism Left Unfilled
In other public health news: breast cancer, palliative care, stem cell tourism, sugary drinks, sunburn and more.
Insurance Fraud Ring Captures Vulnerable Patients Seeking Addiction Treatment
Stat and the Boston Globe investigate brokers that send patients with premium insurance benefits to treatment centers for expensive care. In other news on the opioid crisis, Buffalo, N.Y., pilots the nation’s first drug intervention court. And an Ohio sheriff says his officers will never carry the overdose antidote. News on the national epidemic is also reported from Oregon, Virginia, Minnesota, Maryland and Ohio.
Despite His Antics, ‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli Is Actually Putting On A Good Defense, Experts Say
But if Martin Shkreli gets off, it would be an embarrassing loss for federal prosecutors struggling to prove that they can put away prominent Wall Street figures.
America Could Pick And Choose Best Parts Of Other Countries’ Health Care Systems
For example, the billing system in the United Kingdom is much simpler than in the U.S.
Releasing Patients From The Hospital Is A Judgment Call That Can Go Wrong
“Most of the time, it’s very complicated. You’re trying to make an assessment: Is the person going to a home? Is there family? Are they reliable? What was the specific reason they were brought in? Is that likely to occur again?” said Bea Grause, president of the New York statewide hospital and health system association HANYS. Meanwhile what happens when a patient wants to leave but the hospital says no?
A Broken Promise: The Fatal Crisis Of The Indian Health Service System
The agency that is supposed to provide care for Native Americans under U.S. treaties that date back generations is failing the people it’s supposed to serve.
Watchdog Claims Price Used Campaign Funds To Push For Cabinet Confirmation
Campaign-finance laws prohibit members of Congress from using their campaign funds for personal gain.
GOP’s Proposed Cuts To Medicaid Would Ripple Across The Country
From nursing homes to mental health services to private coverage, the changes proposed by Republicans to Medicaid would have wide-ranging effects.
The Wall Street Journal offers a deep dive on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Meanwhile, he says he’s considering a bipartisan solution if Republicans can’t get enough votes.
Will Republicans Switch From An Obamacare Repeal To An Obamacare Bailout?
With the Better Care Reconciliation Act’s prospects appearing dim, are there next steps? In other news on repeal efforts: what Americans want for health care is murky; a look at how the proposed bill would affect you; subsidies to help pay for coverage; the number of uninsured in the U.S. is climbing; and more.
Senator From Deep Red West Virginia Promises To Be Vote That Torpedoes Plan If Need Be
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito’s state of West Virginia relies heavily on Medicaid funding and has been hard hit by the opioid epidemic, both issues which would face threats from the Republican health care bill. Other senators over the past few days have spoken about the proposed bill as well. Media outlets offer a look at where they stand.
After The Recess, Doubts Over Health Plan Only Continue To Grow
The holiday break did little to shore up support for the Republican health care plan.
Senators Return From Break To Try To Tackle Health Care Before August Recess
They have three weeks before they’re scheduled to leave town again.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
