House Democrats, led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), have formally introduced their “Medicare-for-all” legislation. The bill, which would ensure coverage for almost every medical service most people need, did not come with any suggestions for financing. But it will likely […]
Opinion writers weigh in on these health care issues and others. The New York Times: We Need Better Answers On Nutrition Poor nutrition is a leading cause of poor health and spiraling health care spending. Research from the Tufts Friedman School […]
Editorial writers weigh in on efforts to improve quality of care and lower costs. Los Angeles Times: ‘Medicare For All’ Is Popular, But It’s Likely Doomed To Fail America’s fascination with Medicare for all is born of good intentions. Americans are […]
Media outlets report on news from New Jersey, Arizona, California, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Wisconsin, Georgia, New York, Tennessee, Minnesota and Ohio. The Associated Press: Company Leaders Are Faulted In Outbreak That Killed 11 KidsA federal report says a viral outbreak […]
News from state legislatures comes from New Hampshire, Iowa, Texas, Florida and Georgia. Concord (N.H.) Monitor: House Passes Mandatory Suicide Prevention Training Along With Dozens Of Other BillsA bill that would require New Hampshire schools to provide at least two […]
Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts and elsewhere have said federal law prohibits such facilities that are allowed in 66 countries, including Canada. Other legal experts interpret the law differently. News on the epidemic looks at efforts under way in Ohio to […]
Companies are advertising the use of umbilical cord blood, saying the treatment is “as miraculous as the birth of a child itself” and “stimulates regenerative healing.” But the products are not approved by federal regulators and can be dangerous to […]
An estimated 6,227 people died on foot from car crashes nationwide last year, the most since 1990. “The alarm bells continue to sound on this issue,” said Jonathan Adkins, the executive director of the Governors Highway Safety Association. The Associated […]
“We shouldn’t be criticizing people who get this information that’s false because they may not know it’s false,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, infectious disease chief at the National Institutes of Health, during a House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Experts […]
The report comes just weeks after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious plan to end the crisis. “Now is the time for our Nation to take bold action. We strongly support President Trump’s plan to end the HIV epidemic in […]
Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). Members of the House on Wednesday offered their version of a “Medicare-for-all” bill that is broader than what’s been put forth by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), whose 2016 presidential […]
Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). Staff members at immigration detention centers in California delayed medical appointments for patients complaining of shortness of breath. They inadequately supervised suicidal youths. And in one case, they failed […]
Editorial pages focus on these health issues and others. Stat: Pharma And Biotech Should Embrace ‘Medicare For All,’ Not Defeat ItAs a growing pantheon of Democratic politicians pledge their support for “Medicare for all” and its variants, the pharmaceutical and […]
Opinion writers weigh in the recent decision by the Trump Administration and other women’s health topics. NBC News: Trump’s New Abortion Rule Is An Effort To Silence Women And Their Doctors While No One Is LookingTrump’s rebranding of the Gag […]
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues. The New York Times: How High Drug Prices Inflate C.E.O.S’ PayDrug company executives faced tough questions from Congress on Tuesday as they attempted to explain why, thanks to high drug prices, per capita spending […]
News outlets report on stories related to pharmaceutical pricing. Stateline: A Netflix Model For Hepatitis C: One Price, Unlimited MedsTwo states fighting an escalating hepatitis C crisis will soon pay a flat fee for unlimited drugs — Netflix style — […]
Media outlets report on news from California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, Missouri, Ohio, Florida, Maryland and North Carolina. Sacramento Bee: 10,000 UC Hospital, Campus Workers Weigh Strike Over ImpasseUnion leaders for roughly 10,000 research and technical workers are contemplating whether to […]
State legislature news comes from Iowa, California, Georgia and New Hampshire. Iowa Public Radio: Governor’s Proposal To Expand Birth Control Access Gets Initial Approval From LawmakersThe bill would allow Iowans to get birth control pills and some other forms of […]
Selma Blair appeared at an Oscar party and talked to ABC’s Robin Roberts about the diagnosis she got in October. “It was a relief,” she said. Nearly one million people in the United States have multiple sclerosis, a disease of […]
Stories of 2020 presidential hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s alleged harsh management style put a spotlight on bosses bullying their workers. Those who study management say it’s not an effective strategy, but many successful people exhibit the tendency. So what’s going […]
Medicaid news comes out of Georgia, Ohio, Texas, Louisiana and Florida. Georgia Health News: Senate OKs Kemp’s Health Care Waiver PlanThe Georgia Senate approved legislation Tuesday to let Gov. Brian Kemp seek health care waivers from the federal government.The party-line […]
Susan Bodine, assistant administrator of the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, said that EPA is achieving results by focusing on compliance over enforcement, encouraging companies to self-report violations and make compliance and enforcement processes more efficient. Meanwhile, regulators […]
Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). Senators got their first opportunity Tuesday to prod drugmakers about the wallet-emptying prices they charge for prescription drugs. Almost in unison, the executives expressed support for eliminating rebates that […]
Opinion writers weigh in on these health topics and others. Des Moines Register: Big Pharma, Help Us Lower Prescription Drug PricesIt’s not every day an Iowan has the opportunity to wake up and ask top executives of seven major pharmaceutical […]
Media outlets report on news from New York, California, Kansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Ohio, Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Maryland and Washington. The Wall Street Journal: Patients Face Monthslong Waits To See Specialists At New York City HospitalsNew York City Health […]
While it’s known that Cannabidiol is the part of the cannabis plant that won’t get you high, there are few trials to support claims that it aids a range of problems from anxiety to diabetes. Public health news also report […]
The outbreaks are sparking backlash against the movement that had been gaining traction in pockets across the country. Now more states are looking at tightening vaccination exemptions as tech companies start to crack down on misinformation. The Washington Post: Anti-Vaxxers […]
The legislation that involves increasing oversight and introducing more patient protections among other improvements was spurred by a Dallas Morning News investigation that uncovered significant problems with the state health program. Other Medicaid news comes out of Massachusetts and New […]
Adam Boehler wants to introduce a new model that focuses on quality of care. That new model will be the first major test of Boehler’s efforts to accelerate the federal government’s slow-moving shift to what’s known as value-based care. Stat: […]
Now that the deal has fallen apart, Cigna is seeking more than $16 billion in damages and termination fees, while Anthem claims it’s owed $20 billion in damages because of Cigna’s intransigence in turning over information to push the merger […]