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GOP Health Care Bill Appears Dead After Sen. Collins Declares Opposition
Monday, September 25, 2017
The latest effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act appears to be blocked after Maine Sen. Susan Collins opposed the bill. Her opposition means the bill cannot pass the Senate with only GOP support.
GOP Lawmakers Present Revised Version Of Graham-Cassidy Health Bill
Monday, September 25, 2017
Lawmakers presented a revised vision of the Graham-Cassidy bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and on Monday, several witnesses talked about the bill at a Senate Finance Committee hearing.
Republicans Left With 1 Week To Pass Health Care Bill Without Democratic Votes
Sunday, September 24, 2017
The future of the latest Republican effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act remains in question after two Republican senators have come out firmly against it, as others remain doubtful.
Sen. John McCain Says He Wants A Bipartisan Effort To Overhaul Health Care
Friday, September 22, 2017
After Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said he will vote no on the Graham-Cassidy bill, NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with NPR Health Policy Correspondent Alison Kodjak about where things stand.
With New Healthcare Bill, Senate GOP Give 'Repeal And Replace' Another Shot
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Senate Republicans have a new plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, but some moderate Republicans aren't yet on board.
Senate Republicans Up Against Sept. 30 Deadline For Last Effort To Replace Obamacare
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Senate Republicans may vote next week — again — on repealing the Affordable Care Act. The latest bill is sponsored by Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana.
As Federal Government Cuts Obamacare Ads, Private Insurer Steps Up
Monday, September 18, 2017
The federal government has cut advertising for the Affordable Care Act's enrollment period by 90 percent. So insurer Oscar Health has started its own campaign in New York and five other states.
Governors Sound Off On How To Fix Health Insurance
Thursday, September 07, 2017
Senators holding hearings this week are looking for quick tweaks that will stabilize the insurance markets and make policies cheaper. Some governors want more federal money and more flexibility.
Does Baby Powder Cause Cancer? A Jury Says Yes. Scientists Aren't So Sure
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Scientists have found an association between talc and ovarian cancer, but they don't agree on exactly what that means.
CBO Predicts Rise In Deficit If Trump Cuts Payments To Insurance Companies
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that ending what's known as cost-sharing reduction payments to insurers will raise the deficit $194 billion over 10 years.
What Could Happen If Trump Formally Declares Opioids A National Emergency
Friday, August 11, 2017
The president has already called the opioid crisis an emergency. If he makes it official through a formal declaration, more money and personnel could be available to deal with the epidemic.
Widowed Early, A Cancer Doctor Writes About The Harm Of Medical Debt
Thursday, August 10, 2017
A decade after the death of her husband, Fumiko Chino is studying the strain that uncovered medical costs put on cancer patients, even those who have insurance.
First Responders Spending More On Overdose Reversal Drug
Tuesday, August 08, 2017
With price hikes and rising demand, the drug naloxone, which can reverse an opioid overdose, is taking up an ever-larger share of emergency department budgets.
Trump's Threat To Cut U.S. Payments Raises Uncertainty In Health Insurance Market
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
The U.S. government is scheduled to make large payments to health insurance companies to help offset discounts required by the Affordable Care Act. President Trump has threatened to stop the payments.
Senate To Hold Bipartisan Hearings To Stabilize Insurance Markets
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
A Senate committee will hold hearings on stabilizing the Obamacare markets in 2018. The chair called on President Trump to continue payments to insurers that help lower costs for low-income people.
Her Own Medical Future At Stake, A Child Storms Capitol Hill
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
The Republican health care bill failed in part because of opposition to shrinking Medicaid. An 11-year-old girl with sickle cell anemia went to Washington, D.C., to make sure that wouldn't happen.
After Demise Of GOP Health Care Bill, Insurance Companies Wonder What's Next
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
With the demise of Republican efforts to both repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, there's likely to be an impact on consumers and companies that depend on the health care law.
Health Care: Were The Risks Of Repeal Without Replace Too High?
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
The Republicans' last-ditch attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act now and replace it later would have caused insurance rates to soar, and millions could have lost coverage within a year.
Death Knell Sounds For Senate's GOP Health Care Bill
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Senate Republicans have shelved their health care bill after two more Senate Republicans, Mike Lee and Jerry Moran, announced their opposition to the bill Monday night.
What's In The New GOP Health Care Bill
Friday, July 14, 2017
We sort through the revised GOP health care bill, which includes provisions to cater to more conservative lawmakers as well as moderates.