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Viewpoints: GOP Senators’ Plan Reveals Panic Over Possible Political Ramifications Of Repeal
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
After White House Yanks ACA Outreach Ads, Officials Worry Young Desirables Won’t Sign Up
As the deadline for open enrollment nears, the Trump Administration pulls $5 million in ads that were geared to boost enrollment.
New Laws Boost California’s Tobacco Control Ranking
But the American Lung Association’s report found more than 50 percent of the state’s population live in communities scoring a D or an F.
Hospital Shifts Mission To ‘Helping Communities Be Healthier’
The San Joaquin Community Hospital says it is emphasizing more than its care for the sick because “it was time for an update.”
Newly Approved Nursing School At UC Irvine Will Help Meet Demand Of Aging Population
In 10 years the school will go from its current enrollment of 218 students to 432 students, and nursing faculty will increase from 17 to 34.
The Billion Dollar Question Splitting The GOP: Should Americans Retain Subsidies For Health Care?
There are the fiscal conservatives — mostly concentrated in the House — who say current health care spending is unsustainable. On the other side are those who don’t want millions of Americans to lose their health care.
As ACA Enrollment Deadline Nears, Officials Say Upheaval In D.C. Hasn’t Deterred Sign-Ups
About 1.3 million Californians have re-enrolled since Nov. 1, and more than 327,000 new people have signed up for 2017 coverage. The Sacramento Bee offers a look at the areas in the state that will be most affected by repeal.
Republicans Promise To Tackle Repeal And Replace By End Of March
Congressional Republicans are meeting with the president in Philadelphia to discuss plans to dismantle the health law. They’ve set an aggressive timetable, after admitting they’re going to miss the previous one — Jan. 27 — that they for themselves.
Hospital Staff Preaches Kindness — And Healthy Habits — To School Kids
A doctor and nurse from Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital took part in an anti-bullying initiative put on by the nonprofit Kids for Peace and sponsored by Dignity Health.
Flu Death Toll Inches Higher, But Officials Think Season May Have Peaked
Although there are indicators that the flu might be on the downswing, officials are still urging people to vaccinated.