Senate Releases Health Care Bill Ahead of Vote
The proposed bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act was released yesterday by Senate Republicans. A debate and vote on the bill is expected to take place on the Senate floor next week.
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Poll: One in Five Support Repeal of Affordable Care Act
According to the poll results, 21% of adults want to repeal and replace the health reform law, while two-thirds want the law kept in place and improved where needed, while 8% want the law kept as is, without changes.
AHCA Passes House But Likely Faces Senate Resistance
The bill passed the House with one vote to spare, at 217-to-213.
Online Reviews Pose Pitfalls to Doctors in Possible HIPAA Violations
Even if the patient discloses their diagnosis, by responding the physician could be in violation of HIPAA.
Verdict Announced for Pharmacist at Center of NECC Meningitis Outbreak
The 2012 outbreak sickened over 700 and killed 64 people.
Poll Finds 60% Not in Favor of New Health Care Proposals
The increase in the health law’s popularity is largely due to an increase in support among independents, with approval at 50%.
ACA Medicaid Expansion Linked to Longer Wait Times for Care
Researchers assessed states that implemented the ACA Medicaid provision during 2014 or 2015.
ACA Replacement Plan Revealed
Among the biggest changes in the proposed legislation is the elimination of current income-based subsidies for purchasing insurance, which would be substituted with age-based tax credits.
