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VA Nominee Says System Is ‘Worth Saving,’ Promises Not To Privatize Veterans’ Health Care
David J. Shulkin, the sole hold over from the Obama administration, faced the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on Wednesday and is expected to be approved by the full Senate.
Officials Blame Fentanyl For Spike In Overdoses Among Young Adults In California
New research shows that the number of overdoses for those between 20 and 29 years of age doubled since 2012.
Planned Parenthood Head To Speak With California Democrats About Preserving Health Care
Lawmakers will be gathering next week in Sacramento, and Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards will talk to them on Tuesday.
Board Surprises Nurses With Wide Credential Spot Check
The Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians was expected to mail requests to about 2,400 nurses. Instead more than 52,000 received demands to prove they have pursued course for professional development.
Suit Accuses Hospital Of Ignoring Physician’s Safety Concerns
Dr. Patrick Sullivan also claims that Sharp Grossmont in San Diego County reinstalled secret video cameras that were at the heart of a yearlong, controversial sting operation conducted by the hospital.
Bacteria Linked To Device For Open-Heart Surgery Caused Infections For 3 LA Patients
The heater-cooler devices have a tank containing water that is not intended to come into contact with the patient, but if the water is contaminated, the bacteria can become aerosolized in the operating room and enter a patient’s open chest cavity.
Central Valley Becomes Hot Spot For Protesting ‘Repeal And Replace’
The area is a rare Republican enclave in California, represented in Congress by members of the majority party that will determine the health law’s fate — including Rep. Kevin McCarthy.
Republican Lawmakers Begin Hearings On Revamping Medicaid But Bypass The Big Issues
The House subcommittee looked at specific issues such as third-party liabilities and excess spending but didn’t tackle some of the larger questions on whether to keep the health law’s expansion of Medicaid or turning to a block grant program. Also, Democrats complained about claims by some conservatives that the expansion left many disabled people on waiting lists for services.
Despite Calling Drug Prices ‘Astronomical,’ Trump Takes Mostly Conciliatory Tone In Pharma Meeting
The president met with the heads of some of the country’s biggest drugmakers on Tuesday. He said that they need to lower drug costs, but that he also plans to roll back regulations and help streamline the approval process to make things easier for the industry.
In Escalation Of Tensions, Senate Panel Changes Rules To Approve Price Without Dems
The Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee were boycotting Rep. Tom Price, the HHS nominee, because they wanted more information on his stocks.