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Biden promises to fight GOP on ‘gutting’ Medicaid. Budget talks seem like another story.

Some Republicans hope to allow more states to impose work requirements on Medicaid beneficiaries and could also target Medicaid provider taxes

Mar 2, 2023

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Senators say health worker shortages ripe for bipartisan compromise

The shortage of health care workers of all sorts is a widespread problem, but is especially acute in rural areas and minority communities.

Feb 21, 2023

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Medicare pay cuts will hurt seniors’ care, doctors argue

Since the early 2000s, Congress has voted every year or two to delay or reverse plans to reduce Medicare payments to doctors.

Dec 20, 2022

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Senate Democrats’ Plan Boosts Spending On Medicare, ACA Subsidies, Long-Term Care

The $3.5 trillion budget plan would be the largest infusion into the American health care system since 2010, but its passage may be difficult.

Jul 15, 2021

Opioid Bill Would Protect Individuals Who Buy Cheaper Medications Abroad

The final version of the bill would give the Food and Drug Administration new powers to crack down on drug imports but would shield people who are just trying to get cheaper drugs from other countries.

Sep 28, 2018

Analysis: Mitch McConnell Plans To Hide Trumpcare’s Pain Until After Midterms

Jun 28, 2017