health care

The GOP Factional Split On Health Care

8:09am June 28, 2017

Senate Republicans delayed a vote on the health care bill after it appeared they wouldn't have the votes to pass it. Steve Inskeep talks with Matt Schlapp of the American Conservative Union.

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GOP Senators Postpone Vote On Health Care Bill

8:09am June 28, 2017

by Scott Horsley

Republican Senators have postponed a vote on their health care bill after it appeared they did not have the votes to pass it.

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Calls for tort reform in regards to medical malpractice are popular on the campaign trail. But research shows that costs from medical liability make up just 2 to 2.5 percent of total health care spending in the U.S.

This GOP Health Bill Proposes New Limits To Medical Malpractice Awards

5:00am June 28, 2017

by Michelle Andrews

The bill H.R. 1215 would limit awards for non-economic damages — such as pain and suffering — to $250,000. President Trump supports the bill, but many others across the political spectrum don't.

The ongoing debate over health care has many people wondering how changes will affect their coverage.

Q&A: What Does The Senate Health Bill Mean For Me?

5:47pm June 27, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

The Senate Republicans' plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act could bring big changes to many Americans' health care coverage. Here are answers to a handful of scenarios from concerned listeners.

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Senate Republican Leaders Delay Vote On Health Care Bill

5:47pm June 27, 2017

by Mara Liasson

President Trump huddled with Republican senators on Tuesday to discuss the Senate's health care bill. Republican leaders decided to delay a vote on the measure amid concern it doesn't have enough support to pass.

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Kaiser CEO Grapples With Potential Impact Of Senate GOP Health Care Bill

5:47pm June 27, 2017

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Drew Altman, president and CEO of the Kaiser Family Foundation, about his reactions to the health care bill proposed by Senate Republicans and why health care in America is so expensive.

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Senate GOP Leaders Postpone Health Care Vote Until After July 4th

5:47pm June 27, 2017

by Susan Davis

Senate Republican leaders are delaying a vote on their bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, with many senators left to convince.

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., talks to reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday about his decision to delay a vote on the GOP health care bill.

Senate GOP Leaders Push Off Health Care Vote Until After July 4th

4:33pm June 27, 2017

by Arnie Seipel

President Trump invited Senate Republicans to the White House to continue work on the issue. The bill is expected to undergo changes before a vote in mid-July.

San Francisco lactation counselor Caroline Kerhervé — with kids of her clients — during a weekly session of a new mothers' group she coached in May.

Considering Breast-Feeding? This Guide Can Help

3:14pm June 27, 2017

by Michaeleen Doucleff

The vast majority of pregnant women in the U.S. say they plan to breast-feed, but aren't told that many new moms worldwide find it tricky. Being mentored the first weeks after birth can help a lot.

Overlapping cards representing the various health laws and proposals â ACA, AHCA and BCRA

CHART: CBO Weighs Who Wins, Who Loses With Senate Health Care Bill

1:29pm June 27, 2017

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 22 million people would lose coverage with the Senate bill. That includes 15 million people on Medicaid, and others who could no longer afford insurance.