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Burns And Blast Wounds: The Darker Side Of The Fourth Of July
Stat takes a look at fireworks and the injuries they cause in advance of the holiday. In other public health news: intelligence and longevity, the end of flu shots, clinical trials, insect venom and more.
There Is No ‘Safe’ Level Of Pollution — Even Small Amounts Lead To Premature Death
“The air that we are breathing right now is harmful, it’s toxic,” said Francesca Dominici, a data scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Tired Of The Financial Cost, One Politician Suggests Cutting Off Emergency Help For Those Overdosing
Dan Picard, a council member of a small town in Ohio, said that responding to an ever-increasing number of overdose calls threatens to bleed his city dry. Media outlets report on the crisis out of California, Texas, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Maryland, as well.
Ohio Lawmakers Defy Gov. Kasich To Approve Budget Halting Medicaid Expansion
The governor’s office has estimated that 500,000 state residents could be denied coverage because of the freeze on new enrollment. Many legislators expect Gov. John Kasich to veto the measure, but they think they can override that. News outlets also report on Medicaid issues in Texas, Illinois and Mississippi.
Rural Regions In Nevada May Be Left With No Options For 2018 As Anthem Pulls Back Offerings
The state insurance marketplace, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, said that insurers had filed to offer plans only in Clark, Washoe and Nye counties.
Protesters Highlight Those Saved By ACA To Counter Political Rhetoric With Real Americans’ Stories
Protesters across the country are planning to launch a “full-scare” effort against the Senate’s legislation over the coming recess.
In Heated Health Debate, Facts Are Taking A Back Seat
Media outlets fact check claims from both sides.
Senate Plan Could Saddle States With $565M In Medicaid Spending And Credit Problems
A credit agency and a think tank each issue reports looking at the impact of the bill to replace the health law advanced by Senate leaders. Meanwhile, tensions are running high both on Capitol Hill and in states from Kentucky to California about possible reductions in federal funding for Medicaid.
A Look At How It All Went Wrong: ‘This Has Been Way More Difficult Than It Needs To Be’
The Washington Post offers a tick-tock of what went down after the Republicans unveiled their legislation.
Avalanche Of Polls Show Rock-Bottom Support From Public For Senate’s Health Plan
The handful of polls show fewer than one-in-five voters back the GOP push to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Republicans Have Painted Selves Into Corner With Seven Years Of Promises
They know they face intense political backlash if they can’t repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Trump Hints At ‘Big Surprise’ Coming From Senate Health Bill Efforts
“I think we’re going to get it over the line,” President Donald Trump said. Meanwhile, the president managed to convince all of the warring factions in the Senate on Wednesday that he’s siding with them.
Who Are The GOP Holdouts And What Do They Want?
Bloomberg looks at the senators Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) needs to get on board. Other outlets also examine what those hold-outs want changed in the legislation.
McConnell Wants To Get Revised Plan To CBO By Friday
The Senate majority leader is holding himself to a tight deadline.
Deep Divisions May Provoke GOP Leaders Into Doing Previously Unthinkable: Working With Democrats
Republicans have shunned any talks about bipartisan efforts before, but they’ve stumbled trying to go it alone. Either way, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is on the hunt for votes.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: Drug Testing In Wisconsin; The Ethics Of Discussing Abortion
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Editorial and opinion writers offer their views on health policy buzz words like single-payer, public option and even regulatory relief.
Thoughts On Medicaid: What To Do? Save It? Transform It? Protect Its Beneficiaries?
Opinion writers examine how plans to overhaul Medicaid impact those who rely on it — especially vulnerable populations.
In Defense Of The Senate GOP Plan: A Means To ‘Better Health Care;’ Pathway To Relief
News outlets feature the arguments in favor of the bill from prominent Republican leaders such as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.
