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Covered California Premium Announcement Delayed Due To ‘Unprecedented Uncertainty’ In Washington
Covered California premiums jumped by about 13 percent between 2016 and 2017
Brash In The Face Of Defeat, Trump Says ‘Let Obamacare Fail’
But President Donald Trump is making one more push to get senators to come together on health care. He’ll hold a lunch on Wednesday in hopes of finding a path forward.
Celebrations, Relief And Worry: California Reacts To GOP’s Health Bill Failure
The remaining uncertainty in the marketplaces is a dark cloud over some people’s excitement.
Senate’s Proposal Was Doomed From The Start, But Missteps Along The Way Didn’t Help
Media outlets offer tick tocks of how and why the Senate health care proposal went wrong. Meanwhile, three Republican senators have spoken out against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s plan to vote on repeal-only legislation.
With No Votes To Spare, Two More Republican Defections Effectively Kill Senate Health Bill
Sens. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) say they can’t vote for the legislation. “We should not put our stamp of approval on bad policy,” Moran wrote on Twitter. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the next steps are to vote on the House bill with an amendment to fully repeal the Affordable Care Act.
When It Comes To Path Forward, Intra-Party Discord Isn’t Limited To GOP
There’s a strong push from the left-wing of the Democratic Party for a single-payer system, but others aren’t convinced that’s the way to go.
Sonoma Welcomes Marijuana Industry With Open Arms
With the green rush, the county sees the potential for jobs, tourism and taxes.
Hearing, Speech Changes Can Be Early Warning Signs For Dementia
The speech pattern of those in the study with a condition that usually progresses into Alzheimer’s used shorter, simpler sentences, and their delivery was more halting.
Medical Board Doesn’t Need Warrant To Look At Patients’ Records, State Supreme Court Rules
The court said that the government’s need to protect public safety outweighed any intrusion into privacy.
UCSF Sued In One Of State’s First Cases Related To New Aid-In-Dying Law
The lawsuit alleges that Judy Dale “repeatedly requested” the reassurance of UCSF doctors and social workers that they would participate in the end-of-life law, “which they gave her over and over.’’