Democrats are offering competing plans to provide universal health care coverage, all of which are variations on the Medicare-for-all plan that Sen. Bernie Sanders has introduced.
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As Sanders Calls For ‘Medicare-For-All,’ A Twist On That Plan Gains Traction
“Medicare for America” would stop short of a full-blown expansion of Medicare. It would include copays from patients and a role for insurers. Could it survive health care’s politics?
British Drug Maker Indivior Indicted On Fraud And Conspiracy Charges In The U.S.
The federal government is charging the maker of the addiction drug Suboxone with fraud and conspiracy in marketing the drug to doctors.
Feds Charge 24 In Alleged $1.2 Billion Medicare Fraud Scheme
Prosecutors allege doctors got kickbacks for prescribing unneeded back, shoulder, wrist and knee braces to elderly and disabled patients and charging the government’s Medicare program.
Porcupine Barbs For Better Wound Healing
Surgeons would love to find a replacement for surgical staples — one that doesn’t aggravate wounds on the way in and out. Bioengineers think they’ve found the right model — a porcupine’s quill.
How HHS Secretary Alex Azar Reconciles Medicaid Cuts With Stopping The Spread Of HIV
As head of the Department of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar is charged with making Trump’s plan to end HIV in the U.S. by 2030 work. “We have an historic opportunity,” he tells NPR.
Drug Industry Middlemen To Be Questioned By Senate Committee
The Senate Finance Committee will hear Tuesday from executives from the biggest pharmacy benefit managers. Confidential rebates paid to the PBMs are expected to draw scrutiny.
Facing Escalating Workplace Violence, Hospitals Employees Have Had Enough
U.S. hospitals are under mounting pressure to address violence against health care staff by patients and visitors. Nearly half of emergency doctors say they’ve been physically assaulted at work.
Facing Escalating Workplace Violence, Hospitals Employees Have Had Enough
U.S. hospitals are under mounting pressure to address violence against health care staff by patients and visitors. Nearly half of emergency doctors say they’ve been physically assaulted at work.
Economic Ripples: Hospital Closure Hurts A Town’s Ability To Attract Retirees
Celina, Tenn., has long lured retirees, with its scenic hills and affordability. These newcomers help fuel the local economy. But a recent hospital closure makes the town a harder sell.
