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Medicare Should Leverage Buying Power To Pull Down Drug Prices, White House Says
Tuesday, February 07, 2017
A spokesman said Tuesday that President Trump does want Medicare to be able to directly negotiate prescription drug prices with drugmakers. Analysts disagree about how much difference that would make.
Trump, GOP Lawmakers Back Off From Immediate Obamacare Repeal
Monday, February 06, 2017
Both are now saying it's going to take time to come up with a replacement for the Affordable Care Act. Figure at least a year, the president said Sunday.
Last Chance To Sign Up For Obamacare, For 2017 And Maybe Forever
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
People continue to enroll in Affordable Care Act coverage, even as huge questions loom about where millions of people will find health care in a year.
Health Insurers Fear Impact Of Trump's Vague Order On Affordable Care Act
Monday, January 23, 2017
People are still trying to interpret an executive order on the Affordable Care Act issued by President Trump on Friday. Because of its vagueness, members of the health industry — particularly insurers — are nervous about its impact on their businesses.
Republican Plan To Replace Obamacare Would Turn Medicaid Over To States
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway says Medicaid block grants are part of the new administration's plan to replace the Affordable Care Act.
What Does Trump's Affordable Care Act Executive Order Do?
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Donald Trump was president for less than a day when he signed an executive order guiding agencies to limit the way that the Affordable Care Act works. But does the executive order do?
Trump's Executive Order Could Dismantle Parts Of ACA Before Replacement Is Ready
Saturday, January 21, 2017
As promised, Trump got to work on Day 1, taking the first steps to fulfill his pledge to gut Obama's health care law. The order's reach, however, depends upon which provisions he decides to target.
A Roundup Of The Controversies Over Rep. Tom Price's Investments
Thursday, January 19, 2017
The nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services traded in health care stocks while pressing legislation that may have helped the companies he invested in.
Senate Health Committee Questions Rep. Tom Price In HHS Confirmation Hearing
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
The Senate health committee heard from Rep. Tom Price Wednesday on his nomination to become the secretary of Health and Human Services. Obamacare was a top issue, and the congressman's stock dealings in medical companies were also discussed.
5 Things To Listen For At The Hearing With Trump's HHS Nominee
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Rep. Tom Price goes before a Senate panel for the first time since being picked to head Health and Human Services. Expect sharp questions about Medicare reform, drug prices and his stock portfolio.
Poll Shows What The Public Does And Does Not Know About Obamacare
Sunday, January 15, 2017
NPR and the polling firm IPSOS have a new poll out that suggests the public might not be as enthusiastic about repealing Obamacare as their representatives are.
NPR/Ipsos Poll Reveals What Americans Know About The Affordable Care Act
Thursday, January 12, 2017
An NPR/Ipsos poll shows that almost half of Americans, including Democrats, don't know the Affordable Care Act reduced the number of people without insurance.
We Asked People What They Know About Obamacare. See If You Know The Answers
Thursday, January 12, 2017
A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows many Americans don't know details about the Affordable Care Act. And only 1 in 7 favors repealing the law altogether without a replacement.
Poll: Most Americans Say Don't Repeal Obamacare Without A Replacement
Friday, January 06, 2017
A poll finds that 75 percent wants Congress to either leave the law alone or wait to repeal it until they have a new law. For most people, controlling high health care costs is top priority.
Republicans Take The First Step To Repeal Obamacare
Tuesday, January 03, 2017
Senate Republicans introduced a budget resolution that starts the process to defund key chunks of the Affordable Care Act. President-elect Donald Trump says he'll sign a bill.
Republicans Plan To Repeal Affordable Care Act In New Session
Tuesday, January 03, 2017
Congress is expected to take up repeal of the Affordable Care Act this week. The plan is still sketchy, but some details are starting to emerge.
Obamacare Is First Item On Congress' Chopping Block
Monday, January 02, 2017
Republicans in Congress have vowed to repeal the health care law as soon as they get back to work. But they don't have a replacement ready, and insurers fear that could cause the market to collapse.
The Future Of Medicaid May Be Found In Indiana, Where The Poor Pay
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Seema Verma, the architect of Indiana's Medicaid overhaul, is slated to run the federal agency overseeing the health care program for the poor. She instated mandatory payments from recipients.
Mylan To Sell Generic EpiPen At Half The Price Of Original
Friday, December 16, 2016
Drugmaker Mylan is launching a generic version of its own EpiPen. The lower price could quiet criticism about the high cost of the brand-name anti-allergy drug. There's also a business twist.
States Accuse Generic Drugmakers Of Price Fixing
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Six drug companies are being sued for working together to manipulate prices on their generic versions of two widely used medicines.