Jul 20 Trump administration ends Affordable Care Act assistance contracts in 18 cities By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Community groups say the move, announced to them by contractors last week, will make it even more difficult to enroll the uninsured and help people already covered re-enroll or shop for a new policy. That's already a concern because of… Continue reading
Jul 20 Is it safe to take expired medications? By Marshall Allen, ProPublica Hospitals and pharmacies are required to toss expired drugs, no matter how expensive or vital. Meanwhile the FDA has long known that many remain safe and potent for years longer. Continue reading
Jul 20 Scientists endorse these three strategies to delay dementia By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News This is the first time experts convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine have deemed scientific evidence strong enough to suggest that preventing dementia and age-related cognitive decline might be possible. Continue reading
Jul 20 GOP senators hunker down for last-ditch push for health care reform By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press Reviving the legislation will require party leaders to win support from at least 50 of the 52 GOP senators, a threshold they've been short of for weeks. Aiming to finally resolve the issue, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he'll… Continue reading
Jul 20 62 percent of U.S. want federal government to ensure health care for all, poll says By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The survey findings from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicate a change in public attitudes over the past few months, as concerns mounted about GOP legislation estimated to leave tens of millions without coverage. Continue reading
Jul 19 Democrats want faster action from Trump on opioid epidemic By Jill Colvin, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's drug commission is drawing new criticism after it missed a second self-imposed deadline. Twenty Senate Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have written to the acting director of the Office of National Drug Control… Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: Trump tells GOP senators no recess until Obamacare is repealed By Erica Werner and Alan Fram, Associated Press Trump declared "I'm ready to act," putting the responsibility on Republican lawmakers, not himself. Continue reading
Jul 19 'Repeal now, replace later' could have an immediate impact on consumers By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Problems could start this fall for customers buying individual health policies, say independent experts, with more insurers likely to exit state markets around the country, and those remaining seeking higher rates. Continue reading
Jul 19 After failed health care bill, here's how Senate Republicans can move forward By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Senate Republicans are scrambling to pick up the pieces after their attempt to repeal and replace the Obama-era health care law collapsed a second time. Continue reading
Jul 18 Presidents get sick and die. What happens next hasn't always been clear By Dr. Howard Markel The Constitution describes the legal transfer of presidential power to the vice president if the former resigns or dies while in office. But this guiding document does little to describe what happens if the president becomes seriously ill, or who… Continue reading