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Men Wrote The Senate Health Care Bill. This Woman Could Stop It.
Elizabeth MacDonough, the Senate’s parliamentarian, will be in the hot seat as she is called upon to decide which provisions of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s bill draft fit the tight rules that allow for it to be passed without a filibuster.
Senate Releases Health Care Legislation: Read The Bill
The public — and most senators — got their first look at the bill as it was released Thursday morning. Here’s a chance to read all 142-pages of it.
In Texas, Abstinence-Only Programs May Contribute To Teen Pregnancies
Across the U.S., the number of teenagers having babies has hit a record low — it’s down to about 1 out of every 45 young women. That trend hasn’t extended to certain parts of Texas, however, where the teen birth rate is still nearly twice the national average.
Clock Is Ticking On GOP Bill: 5 Ways Health Care Tug-Of-War May Play Out
Despite pressure from the White House and GOP leaders, Republicans have not yet secured enough votes to pass their health law replacement bill. Here’s a look at their choices going forward.
GOP Has No Choice But To Keep Pushing Health Care Rock Up The Hill
The White House continues to look for a policy “win” while members of the House are concerned about heading home for the spring recess where they could “get hammered” for not fulfilling their promise to repeal Obamacare.
¿Siente dolor? Muchos médicos dicen que los analgésicos no son la solución
Muchos médicos ya no recetan generosamente analgésicos opioides como la oxicodona o el fentanilo para el dolor de espalda o las migrañas. En cambio, recurren cada vez más a opciones no farmacológicas como la acupuntura y la fisioterapia.
El básquetbol en “March Madness” anima a los hombres a hacerse la vasectomía
El evento deportivo y un programa radial en DC impulsan el procedimiento, promoviendo la camaradería masculina en derredor del básquetbol.
New Vaccine Recommendation Cuts Number Of HPV Shots Children Need
The vaccine protects kids against infection and several types of cancer but many parents have been reluctant to use it for their children.
GOP Health Plan Aims To Curb Medicaid, Expand State Options
House Republicans’ latest plan to repeal Obamacare would give states flexibility in managing their Medicaid programs, but also some difficult decisions to make.
A Fact Check Finds Many Misleading Letters From Lawmakers On Health Care
Four news organizations read through letters sent by 51 senators and 134 members of the House dealing with the health care debate.
Prescription Drug Costs Are On The Rise; So Are The TV Ads Promoting Them
Spending on consumer advertising by drugmakers has increased 62 percent since 2012.
Impacto del proyecto republicano en las primas, el Medicaid y Planned Parenthood
El Comité de Presupuesto del Congreso presentó su estimado sobre el impacto económico que el proyecto de salud republicano, “The American Health Care Act”, tendría en el sistema de atención de salud del país, y cuánto le costaría al gobierno federal.
Récord de infecciones sexuales dispara nacimientos de bebés con sífilis
Los condados de Kern y Fresno, en el Valle Central de California, tienen las tasas más altas de sífilis congénita. Oficiales de salud piensan que esta explosión de casos se debe a la falta de cuidado prenatal, al uso de drogas, al sexo sin protección y a la falta de concientización. Cómo es la situación a nivel nacional.
Remembering Peggy Girshman: KHN Co-Founder, NPR Veteran, Journalism Pioneer
Girshman launched KHN in 2009 and was a leader at news and professional organizations such as NPR, NBC News and the National Association of Science Writers.
Letter To The Editor: FitBit On The Privacy And Safety Of Users’ Data
KHN periodically highlights reader reaction and responses to our stories. We edit for space and require full names. In response to KHN’s story, Workplace Wellness Programs Put Privacy At Risk (Hancock, 9/30) – Amy McDonough, vice president and general manager, Fitbit Wellness: Privacy is an important issue for our company. As the market leader in connected health […]
Health Care Spending In Massachusetts Rises Faster Than State’s Goal
Massachusetts spent $632 million more on health care last year than it aimed to, according to a report from the state’s Center for Health Information and Analysis.
Doctor-Owned Hospitals Are Not Cherry-Picking Patients, Study Finds
The newest research goes against a variety of studies that have shown these facilities owned by physicians take some of the most profitable patients while leaving other hospitals with more complex and costly cases.
Whether in the movies or real life, even celebrities have had to struggle with the indignities of hospital gowns, also known as Johnnies. Here is what we are sure they were thinking in some of these memorable moments:
We’re Enjoying The Holidays, New Stories Coming Jan. 5
Our staff is taking some time off to enjoy the holiday season. We’ll be back with new stories January 5. John Fairhall Editor-In-Chief
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