Health Issues

Mar 23, 2017

Republican health bill would widen America's big wealth gap

House Republican's health care bill provides massive tax cuts to the wealthy while increasing taxes for many lower income families, widening America's big income gap


Mar 23, 2017

Obama health law's 'essential benefits' may be in jeopardy

Scrambling to nail down votes for the House health care bill, Republicans are considering ways to ease federal requirements that insurers cover such basic services as prescription drugs, maternity care, and substance abuse treatment


Mar 20, 2017

Already in peril, rural hospitals unsure on health care bill

Rural hospitals and communities are watching the health care debate in Congress closely


Mar 20, 2017

Ryan: More help for older people needed in GOP health bill

Days before a pivotal vote, House Speaker Paul Ryan says he will seek changes to a GOP health care bill to provide more help to older people


Mar 17, 2017

Mayo Clinic faces questions after CEO comments on insurance

Mayo Clinic is facing questions from Minnesota officials after its CEO told employees that if patient conditions are equal, its hospitals should prioritize privately insured patients over those under government-subsidized programs


Mar 16, 2017

Couple gets word of heart donor for baby girl after prayer

A North Carolina family says it received a quick answer to a prayer to save their baby daughter's life when word of a heart donor came through just moments leaving church


Mar 15, 2017

GOP health overhaul puts pressure on state governments

State officials say the Republican health care overhaul working its way through Congress could leave them with a tough decision: Find a way to pay for federal cutbacks or see coverage dropped for millions of Americans


Mar 15, 2017

US consumer prices rose at a tempered pace in February

U.S. consumer prices rose at a slower pace in February


Mar 13, 2017

The Latest: Democrats call budget report a 'knockout blow'

Democratic leaders in Congress say new projections of the impact of Republicans' health insurance bill should be a "knockout blow."


Mar 12, 2017

Health law's woes, real or perceived, drive call for repeal

President Donald Trump and Republican leaders say drastic action is needed because "Obamacare" is a disaster, with soaring premiums and insurers headed for the exits


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