Jul 10 2 GOP senators suggest bill to repeal health care law 'dead' By Hope Yen, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The initial GOP bill to repeal and replace the nation's health law is probably "dead" and President Donald Trump's proposal to just repeal it appears to be a "non-starter," two moderate Republican senators indicated Sunday as their party… Continue reading
Jul 06 If full Obamacare replacement fails, a limited bill will be needed, says McConnell By Bruce Schreiner and Alan Fram, Associated Press A bill focused on buttressing the nation's insurance marketplaces will be needed if the full-fledged Republican effort to repeal much of President Barack Obama's health care law fails, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said today. Continue reading
Jul 02 Trump makes push on health bill; repeal-only vote an option By Associated Press The White House's top legislative liaison insists the Senate is "getting close" to an agreement on a GOP health bill to repeal and replace the health care law. Continue reading
Jun 30 GOP may keep Obama tax on wealthy in bid to save health bill By Alan Fram, Associated Press Top Senate Republicans may try preserving a tax boost on high earners enacted by President Barack Obama in a bid to woo party moderates and rescue their sputtering push to repeal his health care overhaul. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 8:07 In a city with few health care options, this firehouse answers the call By PBS News Hour In the city of Hayward, California, options for health care are limited. But officials there came up with an innovative solution: integrating a new fire station with medical services to take advantage of its prime location and other conveniences. Special… Continue watching
Jun 29 WATCH: White House addresses Trump's tweets, health care in news briefing By Associated Press A White House spokeswoman is defending President Donald Trump’s tweets attacking two cable television hosts, saying he fights “fire with fire.”… Continue reading
Jun 29 More millennials are having strokes. Here's where By Dina Fine Maron, Scientific American A Scientific American analysis finds the rising trend of stroke among millennials differs based on where one lives. Continue reading
Jun 29 GOP adds opioid money to struggling Senate health bill By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press Top Republicans have agreed to add $45 billion for battling opioids abuse to their struggling health care bill, but the measure's fate remained uncertain as leaders confront an expanding chorus of GOP detractors. Continue reading
Jun 28 The 52 people who are deciding the fate of health care in America By Lisa Desjardins Here are some vital stats on the 52 people deciding the fate of the health care overhaul. Continue reading
Jun 28 Most Americans disapprove of GOP's treatment of health care By Laura Santhanam A majority of Americans are unhappy with the Republicans' efforts to overhaul the nation's health care system, a troubling sign for the party as it struggles to pass a health care bill in Congress. Continue reading