Republican Health Care Bill Undergoes Final Changes Ahead Of Vote
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Republican Rep. Bradley Byrne of Alabama about the final changes to the GOP health care bill before it goes to a vote on Thursday.
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GAO Will Investigate Skyrocketing Prices For Orphan Drugs
The Orphan Drug Act was created to help patients with rare diseases get life-saving medications. But soaring prices suggest the law is being manipulated to increase profits.
Limits In GOP Plan Could Shrink Seniors' Long-Term Health Benefits
Caps in the GOP health plan have huge implications for people over 65. In addition to helping low-income seniors with long-term care, Medicaid helps pay for some of their Medicare premiums and copays.
Still A 'Big Deal': Biden Defends Threatened Affordable Care Act For Anniversary
The former vice president joined Democrats and supporters on the eve of the seventh anniversary of the law known as Obamacare, which Republican leadership hopes to repeal on Thursday.
A Smartphone Can Accurately Test Sperm Count
Measuring the quality of those little swimmers usually requires a trip to the doctor. Researchers have come up with a smartphone accessory that would let men do that at home in less than five seconds.
Repeal Of Health Law Could Force Tough Decisions For Arizona Republicans
The state expanded Medicaid under a Republican governor a few years ago, extending health coverage to hundreds of thousands of Arizonans. But the GOP plan in Congress would cut much of that funding.
It's Not Clear How Many People Could Actually Work To Get Medicaid
Audie Cornish talks with health policy researcher Leighton Ku about the GOP proposal that would let states require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to work.
President Trump Pushes GOP Health Care Bill On Capitol Hill
President Trump traveled to Capitol Hill Tuesday morning to drum up support for the Republican health care bill. There is a last minute push for GOP holdouts as the House plans to vote later this week.
Medicaid Work Requirement Wouldn't Shrink Spending Much
Most of the people on Medicaid are elderly, disabled or children, so a GOP proposal to require able-bodied recipients to work probably won't add up to big cost savings, analysts say.
UNC Health Care: Patient Information May Have Been Leaked
The University of North Carolina Health Care System is alerting some patients that their medical information may have been compromised.