Physicians reject House ACA replacement bill
American Medical Association (blog) The American Health Care Act (AHCA), released by Congress this week, is intended to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But as introduced, it does not align with the health reform objectives that the AMA set forth in January to protect ... |
CNN |
Advocates call foul on CDC cuts in GOP Obamacare repeal bill
CNN Washington (CNN) Public health advocates are warning lawmakers the GOP plan to repeal Obamacare will eliminate nearly $1 billion in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding used for programs like preventing disease outbreaks and childhood ... America's Health and Healthcare Depend On Preventing Chronic Disease GOP Obamacare repeal plan could hurt fight against Zika, hepatitis, other health problems About 1 in 4 US Adults Have Arthritis, Burden Increasing: CDC |
Washington Post |
Schumer's claim that 'millions of women turn' to Planned Parenthood for mammograms
Washington Post “#Trumpcare cuts @PPFA funds, hurting millions of women who turn there for mammograms, maternity care, cancer screenings & more.” — Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.), post on Twitter, March 7, 2017. There are some claims about ... Anti-abortion activists assemble in Massachusetts State House on International Women's Day How Planned Parenthood Could Derail Obamacare Repeal Duffy still making false claims on Planned Parenthood |
The Atlantic |
Report: Oregon's dental workforce growing
Bend Bulletin A new report commissioned by the Oregon Dental Association paints an optimistic — albeit incomplete — picture of access to dental care in the state. The report, performed by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute, concluded that ... VIEWS ON DENTAL HEALTH |
Washington Examiner |
AHCA a case study in compassion, fairness and freedom
Washington Examiner When legislators talk about health care, we're talking about people's livelihoods, their futures and, fundamentally, our credibility as an equitable, compassionate society. It makes sense, then, that as House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means ... The Republican House of Horrors Offers a Terrifying Health Care Vision American Medical Association opposes GOP ObamaCare bill Hospital, Doctors Groups Say They Can't Support Current ACA Replacement Proposal |