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Setting The Scene For The GOP Replacement Plan
Even as this legislative proposal is met with substantial criticism among editorial writers, not everyone takes this hard line. Some opinion writers offer views on the process ahead.
Perspectives: Trump Is Trying To Fix A Wheel That (For The Most Part) Isn’t Broken
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
Negotiating Drug Prices Works For The VA — But That May Be Because Of Its Defined Population
News outlets report on stories related to pharmaceutical drug pricing.
Surge In Fatal Overdoses Overwhelms West Virginia’s Burial Program
In other news on the nation’s opioid epidemic, a New Hampshire hospital sees benefits after telling surgeons to cut back on prescribing painkillers, dentists in New Jersey also curb the use of opioids and an Ohio coroner works to fight the state’s heroin crisis.
More Overweight Americans Are Not Trying To Lose The Extra Pounds
Though the health risks of obesity are widely known, experts say that the difficulty of shedding weight and keeping it off is a top reason behind the trend. Today’s other public health stories cover hepatitis C, arthritis, genetic testing and HIV.
Drug Stocks Slip Over Trump’s Pricing Tweet, But Not As Much As They Used To
In his tweet, the president promised that he’s working on a way to curb high drug prices for Americans.
How The Effects Of GOP’s Health Plan Will Ripple Through The States
Media outlets in California, Tennessee, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Massachusetts, Maryland, Texas, Georgia, Virginia and Connecticut report on the Republican health care plan.
Industry Applauds Some Aspects Of Bill, But Sees Major Pitfalls As Well
Health care companies are still parsing the new legislation but some of the moves are bound to please — such as the elimination of some taxes — while others are cause for concern.
Stakes Are Sky High For Hospitals, Which Could Be Particularly Hard-Hit By New Health Bill
The American Hospital Association came out strongly against the Republicans’ plan.
Something Critics On Both Sides Can Agree On: Poor Americans Are Going To End Up Worse Off
Critics says the policies in the Republicans’ plan help the wealthy and hurt low-income Americans. Meanwhile, comments by House Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, about iPhones and health care provoke some fiery responses, and a look at how lottery winners will be affected by the new plan.
The ‘Can-I-Keep-My-Doctor’ Question Rears Its Head Again
It’s a thorny issue that has plagued the Democrats, and now it’s the Republicans’ turn.
Richest Households Will Pay Nearly $200K Less Under New Health Plan
A look at how taxes will work under the American Health Care Act.
So What Exactly Is In The Republicans’ Health Plan?
Confused about what’s in the American Health Care Act and what’s changed from the Affordable Care Act? Media outlets break it down for you.
Democrats Plan To Go Down Swinging
Although they don’t have the votes to keep the Republicans’ health plan from moving out of committee, they will not make it easy.
GOP Sets Aggressive Timeline Despite History Of Lambasting Democrats For Rushing Law
If all goes according to plan, the House will vote within a few weeks and the Senate will take up the legislation before its spring recess begins on April 7.
Despite Rising Dissent, Speaker Ryan Guarantees ‘We Will Have 218 Votes’ To Push Through Bill
The speaker’s optimism belies growing complaints from conservatives and moderates in his party.
Trump Vows To Do Everything In Power To Get Replace Plan Over Finish Line
The president met with a group of 20 House GOP whips on Tuesday to reassure them he supports their efforts to get the American Health Care Act passed. “He basically said whatever we need him to do … he’ll do that, because it’s really, as Mike Pence said, is a binary choice: you vote keep Obamacare or you vote to repeal it,” said Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla.
GOP Governors, Concerned About Medicaid, Join Chorus Of Critics On House Plan
House leaders overlooked advice from the governors on health policy, especially Medicaid, says Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, while Ohio Gov. John Kasich urges more bipartisan cooperation to find a new health plan. News outlets also examine how the plan will affect Medicaid.
Conservatives Balk At GOP Plan: ‘This Is Not The Obamacare Repeal Bill We’ve Been Waiting For’
The right wing of the party immediately panned the bill, calling it Obamacare-lite.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
