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Trump’s Debate Claim On Health Care Costs: It Depends What You Mean By ‘Cost’
Although many consumers are feeling the heat from increased health care spending, the overall bill may not be larger.
President Trump Wouldn’t Have To Wait For Congress To Undo Much Of The Health Law
Since President Barack Obama has used executive authority many times to help stabilize the law, Donald Trump could likely reverse those decisions and undermine the law.
Election Buzz: Critics Of Legal Pot Say Addiction Becomes ‘A Disease Of The Family’
As more states consider legalizing recreational marijuana, families consider what messages to present to young people about using pot. Should it be avoidance, moderation or acceptance? Differing views from Arizona and Oregon.
Election Buzz: With Pot On The Ballot, States Weigh How To Police Stoned Drivers
Blood tests for marijuana aren’t an accurate measure of impairment for drivers, and there isn’t an easy roadside sobriety test for pot yet. The five states where recreational marijuana is on the ballot may be looking to Colorado for its experiences with the DUI problem soon.
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Staunch Supporter Turns On Health Law, Saying It’s ‘No Longer Affordable’ For Many
Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton’s criticism is the latest sign of trouble with the Affordable Care Act. Meanwhile, conservative groups urge Congress to block “bailouts” to insurers.
Device Companies Circle The Wagons Around Newly Vulnerable ‘Go-To’ Congressman
Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.) has been a reliable ally to the medical device industry, but his re-election race is competitive and that’s causing his supporters to dig deep. Meanwhile, a Republican candidate for the Senate breaks ranks over the health law and The Washington Post fact checks Donald Trump’s claims about the Canadian health care system.
Viewpoints: Viewing The ACA In A Positive Light; What About Trump’s Health Policy Proposals?
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Voters In Trump Country Are Staggeringly Unhealthy, But They Don’t Expect An Easy Fix
The communities in which support for Donald Trump runs deep also share another defining characteristic: poor health. But no one there thinks either candidate will do anything to change that. In other news, The Associated Press offers a look at the candidates’ proposals to curb opioid abuse, an economist deems Trump’s health policy “garbage salad,” and experts say selling insurance across state lines is better in theory than in practice.
Trump’s Debate Claim On Health Care Costs: It Depends What You Mean By ‘Cost’
Although many consumers are feeling the heat from increased health care spending, the overall bill may not be larger.
Viewpoints: An Ode To Medicare Part D; A Plea For Serious Presidential Debate On Health Care
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
At Debate, Clinton And Trump Stay The Course On Health Care Stances
Much as they have for the entirety of the campaign, Donald Trump said he wants to repeal the law while Hillary Clinton maintained that she wants to fix what’s wrong with it. Meanwhile, media outlets fact checked the candidates’ claims about health care.
Viewpoints: Obamacare Through The Lens Of 2016 Politics; Desmond Tutu On Dignity In Dying
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
With Updated Health Plan, Trump Touts HSAs But Offers Little Detail
Donald Trump’s recently updated plan mirrors many traditional conservative ideas for health reform. Other news outlets report on changes a President Trump might make to Medicaid and the health law.
President Trump Wouldn’t Have To Wait For Congress To Undo Much Of The Health Law
Since President Barack Obama has used executive authority many times to help stabilize the law, Donald Trump could likely reverse those decisions and undermine the law.
Viewpoints: Fixing The Health Law; Obamacare’s Unexpected Critic
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Staunch Anti-Abortion Advocate Pence Baits Kaine Over Hyde Amendment
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., supports the amendment, which prohibits any federal dollars in Medicaid or other health programs from going toward abortions, even though Hillary Clinton wants to get rid of it. At the vice presidential debate Tuesday, Ind. Gov. Mike Pence pounced on the issue. Media outlets also fact check health care related claims from the night.
Bill Clinton Backpedals After Calling Health Law ‘Craziest Thing In The World’
Hillary Clinton helped clarify her husband’s remarks by saying that she has pointed out the health law has room for improvement and that’s what he was trying to convey. Republicans, meanwhile, seized on the comments.
Viewpoints: Health Care Is Important Regardless Of Party; Boosting Obamacare Competition
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
If Clinton Wins, Insurers Will Come Out ‘Guns-A-Blazin’ Against Public Option
Insurers hate the public option that Hillary Clinton has been touting on the campaign trail.
Advocates: Trump’s Comments About Strength Of Vets With PTSD ‘Dangerous’
“The biggest barrier we have to people getting help is the stigma of getting help,” says Zach Iscol, a Marine veteran and executive director of the nonprofit Headstrong Project. “It just shows a complete misunderstanding of what post-traumatic stress disorder is.”
Viewpoints: Health Costs At Home And Abroad; Candidates’ Health Policy Details; VA And Suicides
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
Pence Key To Wooing Once-Skittish Anti-Abortion Leaders Back To Trump
“[Mike Pence is] just rock-solid on the issue of life, and no one will ever doubt his integrity on the issue or his willingness to lead on the issue,” says Penny Nance, chief executive of Concerned Women for America.
Viewpoints: Clinton’s View Of Health; The Return Of The Public Option; Reducing EpiPen Costs
A selection of opinions on health care from around the country.
