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Hospitals Are Throwing Out Perfectly Usable Medical Supplies
Some hospitals and clinics in the US — including in the prison system — struggle to get by, while their wealthier, larger counterparts cavalierly toss useful products.
Paul Ryan as Punchline: The Impending Failure of the AHCA
Heard any good jokes lately?
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So Many Distractions
We Have the Chance Now to Go Bold on Health Care — and Freedom — for All
The House of Representatives is slated to vote on a health care repeal bill that will gut the Affordable Care Act and end Medicaid as we know it.
Trump’s Health Insurance Plan: Making America Wait Again
Too many people still do not have health insurance coverage. TrumpCare will only make it worse.
“There’s No Way We’re Gonna Drink That”: Fighting for Clean Water in Flint
Flint residents suffer lead and bacteria in their water, but the flawed law behind the problem remains on the books.
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Repeal and Replace: The True Cost of Repealing Obamacare
“Call it Obamacare, Trumpcare, just keep our health insurance.”
Trumpcare Is Very Destructive to Both Medicare and Medicaid
Republicans ran against the Affordable Care Act, but no one ran against Medicare and Medicaid, because the programs work very well and they're very popular.
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The GOP’s Multipronged Attack on Vital Preventative Care
The GOP's latest attack on reproductive health care could open the door to axing contraception coverage across the board.
“Ryancare” Dead on Arrival: Can We Please Now Try Single Payer?
The secret to the success of more efficient health care systems is that they control medical costs.