Ballot initiatives in Utah, Nebraska and Idaho will determine whether to expand Medicaid, after legislators refused to do so. Montanans will vote on whether to keep the state’s expansion intact.
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GOP Revives Medicare Scare Tactics As Election Nears
Democrats are hammering Republicans over their efforts to eliminate insurance protections for pre-existing conditions. Republicans are telling seniors their Medicare coverage may be in danger.
Bill Of The Month: A $48,329 Allergy Test Is A Lot Of Scratch
A California college professor never imagined that trying to figure out what was causing her rash could wind up costing so much.
2 Moves By Trump This Past Week Could Reshape U.S. Health Insurance In Big Ways
Frustrated that Congress hasn’t repealed the Affordable Care Act, the Trump administration continues to make moves that chip away at the ACA’s nationwide protections and give states more control.
Trump Aims To Lower Some U.S. Drug Spending By Factoring In What Other Countries Pay
An administration proposal would link what Medicare pays for certain drugs administered in hospitals and doctor’s offices to the prices paid in Europe and other advanced economies.
Methamphetamine Roils Rural Towns Again Across The U.S.
Meth is back “with a vengeance,” police say. Now made mostly by superlabs in Mexico, it is stronger, cheaper and more prevalent, cutting across demographic barriers and sparking serious crime.
2018 Is The Year Democrats Got Comfortable Talking Health Care Again
In their closing arguments to voters, Democrats are attacking Republicans for trying to roll back popular Obamacare provisions. Republicans are shooting back with a focus on pre-existing conditions.
Rural Americans Are OK With ‘Outside’ Help To Beat Opioid Crisis And Boost Economy
Despite a reputation for being suspicious of government and outsiders, some rural residents now say state funds are needed to help fix the big economic and drug problems faced by small towns.
Health Care Debate Over Pre-Existing Conditions Heats Up As Midterms Near
Health care is a top issue for voters heading into the midterm elections. The arguments on each side have gotten heated, particularly over pre-existing conditions and government-run care.
Knocking On Doors To Get Opioid Overdose Survivors Into Treatment
Within days of an OD from opioids or other drugs, users in Huntington, W.Va., are visited by a quick-response team at home, the hospital or in jail. Reversing an OD is just recovery’s first step.
