Health Care News

• Health tax splits California amid need for Trump's approval
  California lawmakers are headed toward a confrontation with first-term Gov. Gavin Newsom over whether to continue a tax that can generate nearly $2 billion for low-income health care benefits
  ABC News.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• Report: Trump to Issue Executive Order Forcing Healthcare Prices Disclosure
  President Donald Trump is reportedly ready to release an executive order to mandate the disclosure of healthcare prices in an industry that's used to conducting its business in private, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
  Newsmax.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• HHS proposes rollback of LGBTQ health care protections
  The move would curtail access to critical care for many women, as well as gay and transgender patients including transition-related and reproductive care
  CBS News.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• New Colorado healthcare collective picks health insurance partners
  A unique group of employers and individuals called Peak Health Alliance has chosen two health insurers to offer plans for its members: Bright Health and Rocky Mountain Health Plans.
  Modern Healthcare.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• Healthcare a 2020 Campaign Weapon for Trump Campaign
  President Donald Trump's campaign believes he can turn Republicans' biggest liability from last year's congressional elections - the debate about the future of healthcare in America - into a winning issue for his reelection.
  Newsmax.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• Health care administrator named to state ethics commission
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - A woman who oversees regulatory compliance at a private medical practice in southern New Mexico has been named to the state's fledgling ethics commission. ...
  Washington Times.  Friday, 24 May 2019.
• Editorial: Volunteerism is not enough
  Only government has the resources and the long-term perspective necessary for successfully investing in community-based prevention programs. Healthcare providers can play a critical role, but it will never be enough.
  Modern Healthcare.  Thursday, 23 May 2019.
• Lawsuit alleges no hepatitis C treatment for inmates
  BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - The ACLU of Vermont and Harvard Law School have sued leaders of two state departments and a private health care provider, accusing them of refusing to treat inmates diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C. ...
  Washington Times.  Wednesday, 22 May 2019.
• Harris, Gillibrand offer plans to bolster maternal care
  Two Democratic women running for president have unveiled plans to improve maternal health care
  ABC News.  Wednesday, 22 May 2019.
• Why Adding HCA Healthcare to Your Portfolio Makes Sense
  Riding high on rising revenues and inorganic growth story, HCA Healthcare (HCA) looks promising enough to garner benefits for investors.
  Zacks.  Wednesday, 22 May 2019.
• Novartis CEO calls for fixing 'distortions' in health care system ahead of slate of drug launches
  "I can't remember a time at Novartis where year after year after year we have these significant medicines getting launched," CEO Vasant Narasimhan says.
  CNBC.  Tuesday, 21 May 2019.
• Lazard's Orszag says it's a 'wild time' to invest in health care as technology pressures companies
  Combinations in the industry, "are really jostling existing business models to varying effects," Orszag said.
  CNBC.  Tuesday, 21 May 2019.
• Poll: Many Rural Americans Struggle With Financial Insecurity, Access To Health Care
  A new poll from NPR, Harvard and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation gives a glimpse into rural life in America today, finding that many people living in rural communities live on the edge financially.
  NPR.  Tuesday, 21 May 2019.
• The Other Reasons Kids Aren't Getting Vaccinations: Poverty And Health Care Access
  Religious and ideological opposition to vaccines has fueled the current measles outbreak. But there's another factor driving low vaccination rates in some communities: poverty.
  NPR.  Monday, 20 May 2019.
• Omega Healthcare (OHI) Closes MedEquities Realty Acquisition
  Omega Healthcare (OHI) will benefit from its focus on accretive buyouts this year. Particularly, the MedEquities Realty acquisition will help in diversification of its assets as well as operators.
  Zacks.  Monday, 20 May 2019.

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