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With Single-Payer Out Of Reach At Moment, Lawmakers Set Aim On Public Insurance Option
Some advocacy groups and lawmakers would want to see the government compete with private insurers in the health care marketplace and offer more coverage choices in regions with few current options or high-priced plans.
When he was first diagnosed with the disease, Stephen Hawking was given two years to live. He went on to become one of the world’s most well-known scientists.
House Fails To Pass Right-To-Try Bill In Surprising Defeat To Trump, Conservatives’ Agenda
The legislation, which critics said gave patients false hope, needed a two-thirds majority to pass. The House can still work on the Senate’s version, which would only require a simple majority vote, if lawmakers want to move forward with a bill.
Following Weeks Of Infighting And Scandal At VA, Trump Mulls Ousting Embattled Secretary
Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, following a travel scandal, spoke about rousting political foes in the agency who he said were trying to undermine him. As President Donald Trump takes other steps to re-align his cabinet, Shulkin may be the next to go.
New Costa Mesa Task Force Will Try To Tackle Problems Related To Sober Living Homes
“We like to feel that we’re a compassionate city and we know that people who are battling substance abuse problems need help, but at the same time, there needs to be a balance between the peace and tranquillity of our neighborhoods and recovery homes,” Mayor Sandy Genis said.
Local Leaders Ask For $7M To Raise Awareness And Combat Valley Fever
The funding request comes as valley fever cases are spiking statewide to epidemic levels and sprawl outside of traditional endemic regions in the Central Valley.
Why Aren’t Americans Getting Good Bang For Their Buck On Health Care? Blame High Salaries And Prices
A new study looks at why Americans are spending twice as much as other high-income countries on health care. And debunked some common myths along the way.
‘It’s Every Clinic’s Nightmare’: Recent Malfunctions At Fertility Centers Shake Industry, Consumers
The New York Times offers a guide on what to look for while deciding what clinic to use to freeze eggs. Meanwhile, people who stored their eggs and embryos at the facilities grieve over the loss of their “future families.”
Henry Waxman sat down with Stat to talk about high drug prices and what can be done to solve the problem.
California Already Has Some Of Strictest Gun Rules In Country. Lawmakers Want To Go Further.
Following the mass shooting in Florida, gun control has returned to the spotlight.