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With Health Plan, GOP Would Drastically Cut Medicaid And Fundamentally Reshape Program
On Thursday, Republican leaders released the Better Care Reconciliation Act, their version of repeal-and-replace legislation for the Affordable Care Act. Here’s a look at what’s in it, what’s coming next, and who opposes the plan.
Senate Republicans Unveil Health Care Proposal
The Senate bill — once promised as a top-to-bottom revamp of the health bill passed by the House last month — instead maintains its structure, with modest adjustments.
Obamacare Exchanges Are Deteriorating But Not Imploding
Health insurers had until Wednesday to declare whether they planned to sell coverage next year on exchanges in most states.
What’s In The Senate Health Plan? Medicaid Changes, Preexisting Conditions, Tax Cuts And More
Media outlets which have seen the draft proposal examine how the legislation is different than the House’s version. The bill is expected to be released today after weeks of only selected Republican senators’ work.
Financially Strapped Medical Center Forced To Cancel Surgeries Because Of Mold
“It is a significant part of our revenue, but we want to do the repairs correctly and properly and we want to be sure that our patients have a safe clean environment to have the procedures done,” said John Peleuses, Sonoma West Medical Center’s interim CEO.
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Vie For Space In Crowded City
There’s going to be a host of new dispensaries, and the question becomes where to put them.
Experimental Drug Able To Slow Macular Degeneration For Seniors With Genetic Flaw
Patients taking the drug, who had the flaw, had 44 percent less eye damage than the untreated patients.
Online Program Offers Help To People Who Have Experienced Sexual Trauma Before Entering Military
Research shows that people entering the military have an overall higher rate of trauma, including sexual trauma, than the rest of the population.
Cutting Medicaid Funding In Midst Of Opioid Crisis Would Be ‘Catastrophic,’ Advocates Warn
“It would essentially write off a generation,” said Dr. Shawn Ryan, president of BrightView Health, a network of drug treatment clinics in Cincinnati.
Californians Particularly Vulnerable To Potential Deep Medicaid Cuts
For a state that so fully embraced Medicaid expansion, California has a lot to lose.