Proposed changes to American Health Care Act
House Republicans have made some changes to their proposed health care bill currently making its way through Congress. In a seven page “manager’s amendment,” Republican…
The American Health Care Act
Last night, the House released its replacement bill for the Affordable Care Act, the American Health Care Act. This bill makes significant changes to the…
Prevention on the chopping block
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) included new funding for preventive health and new protections for cancer survivors. We need to act now…
ICYMI: February 24, 2017
Feature Story Exercise linked to better breast cancer outcomes WEDNESDAY, February 22, 2017 (Reuters) — Several lifestyle changes can improve outcomes after a breast cancer diagnosis,…
The Patient Freedom Act: What would it do?
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) have released the first proposal for a replacement for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Titled the…
President Trump’s Executive Order on Affordable Care Act—what does it mean?
Shortly after the inauguration ended on Friday, President Donald Trump signed his first executive orders. Among them was an order directing Health and Human Services…
What’s Happening with the Affordable Care Act?
What’s happening with the Affordable Care Act? UPDATE (JAN. 13, 2017 – 5:25PM)—The House of Representatives voted on the budget resolution today and approved it…
ICYMI: January 6, 2017
Feature Story Cancer death rate has dropped again. But it’s still higher for men than women. THURSDAY, January 5, 2017 (The Washington Post) –The cancer…
What Happens Next
The results of the election are in and the Republicans have taken the White House, Senate and House. This was a surprising turn of events…
Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Deadline Approaches
While you’re doing your online shopping for holiday gifts, don’t forget to shop for health insurance as well! The open enrollment period for the Affordable…
