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Tax Bill To Take Slight Detour Back To House Following Senate Passage Then Head To Trump’s Desk
The House needs to vote on the Senate’s version once more because of legislative rules that bumped three provisions out of the legislation. But it’s expected to sail through the lower chamber once more. Media outlets take a look at how the package, which includes the repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate, will affect the health industry.
Pepper Spray OK’d To Use In Crowds Despite Its ‘Severe And Long-Lasting’ Health Consequences
A civilian commission had recommended the Berkeley City Council roll back an ordinance that allowed police to use pepper spray in crowds. But council members voted to continue to allow it.
San Diego Health Officials Hopeful Worst Of Hep A Outbreak Is Over
So far in December, only two infections have been found, compared to 20 cases last month.
The price of the treatment could be more than $1 million. But the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the treatment signals a new era in gene therapy because it is the first to target a disease caused by mutations in a specific gene.
Health Workers Union Files Ballot Initiatives To Try To Keep Medical Costs Down For Patients
Under the proposed ballot measures, which were filed in six California communities, facilities would be prohibited from charging patients more than 15 percent above the actual cost of providing care.
Health Industry Growing Increasingly Alarmed That Tax Bill Is ‘Leaving Too Many Patients Behind’
Apart from repealing the individual mandate, the Republicans’ tax package may force tens of millions of dollars in cuts to the Medicare program and open a $1.5-trillion hole in the federal deficit that could put pressure on government health care programs such as Medicaid. Meanwhile, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) reiterates her confidence that GOP leadership will keep the promise to shore up the Affordable Care Act exchanges in return for her “yes” vote on the tax legislation.
Commission Raises Concerns About ‘Severe And Long-Lasting’ Health Effects Of Pepper Spray
Berkeley’s Police Review Commission has recommended banning cops’ use of pepper spray within a crowd.
New Leak At Aliso Canyon Gas Facility Sparks Health Concerns
By one account, 34 people reported symptoms including headaches, nosebleeds and burning of the eyes and throat.
Research Hasn’t Definitively Supported Any Strategy For Preventing Dementia, But There Is Some Hope
There are things that people can do that might help stave off dementia, despite rigorous scientific research being unable to back it up.
Urine Scam Shines Light On Chronic Shortcomings In State’s Oversight Of Rehab Programs
California is “the wild, wild west right now,” said Kansas Cafferty, a commissioner with the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals.