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The Republican Study Committee’s “Framework for Personalized, Affordable Care” offers the American people thoughtful solutions for patient-centered health care, Marshall and Johnson write. (Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images file photo)

Republicans have a plan for patient-centered health care

By Rep. Roger Marshall and Rep. Mike Johnson
Posted November 13, 2019 at 6:00am
National Nurses United union members wave "Medicare for All" signs during a rally in front of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America in Washington on April 29. A September poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 30 percent of people consider implementing a national Medicare for All plan a top priority. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo) 

Surprise billing fight highlights hurdles for bolder health care changes

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted November 13, 2019 at 5:31am
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said Friday he’s hopeful “that we can finish our work and fully fund the government before the end of the year.” (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

House to take up CR, Export-Import Bank and voting rights legislation in November

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted November 8, 2019 at 10:58am
THC vape cartridges are a popular product in Washington's legal marijuana shops. A new ban on flavored versions of marijuana and nicotine vaping products recently went into effect across the state and will remain in place at least four months. (Photo by Will Stone)

As states with legal weed embrace vaping bans, black-market risks linger

By Kaiser Health News
Posted November 8, 2019 at 5:01am
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said she was confident Medicare for All could earn support in Congress. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Senate Democrats skeptical of Warren’s ‘Medicare for All’ push

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted November 7, 2019 at 9:20am
Doctors' groups have launched what has become an annual lobbying campaign aimed at restoring cuts spurred by a 2020 decision to increase Medicare payments for underpaid services.

Open enrollment season for Medicare can be confusing but worth the effort

By Allyson Y. Schwartz
Posted November 6, 2019 at 5:00am
The Food and Drug Administration cited “insufficient and conflicting data” about the potential for leaking chemicals from JUUL e-liquid pods in its decision to order JUUL to remove its remaining products from the market.

Teens like vaping mint and mango Juul flavors over menthol and tobacco, study finds

By Andrew Siddons
Posted November 5, 2019 at 5:28pm
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks in Iowa on August 9, 2019. On Friday she unveiled her ‘Medicare for All’ plan, after facing criticism that she hadn’t explained how to pay for the health care plan. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)

Warren ‘Medicare for All’ plan has $20.5 trillion price tag

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted November 1, 2019 at 5:32pm
The Food and Drug Administration headquarters in White Oak, Md. President Donald Trump Friday nominated Stephen Hahn, a doctor and cancer treatment hospital executive to lead the agency. (Photo By Al Drago/CQ Roll Call)

Trump to nominate Texas cancer hospital leader to head FDA

By Andrew Siddons
Posted November 1, 2019 at 3:03pm
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., sees the vote on the health insurance guidance as a referendum on support for people with pre-existing conditions. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)

Senate Republicans kill Democratic move on Trump health policy

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted October 30, 2019 at 11:03am