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GOP hopefuls hit Obama moves on mental health, gun violence
Thursday, January 14, 2016 11:53 PM
During this year's first debate among Republican presidential hopefuls, candidates Thursday criticized President Barack Obama's executive actions on dealing with gun violence and improving mental health treatment.


Blog: GOP block grant model sours Obama's Medicaid expansion sweetener
Thursday, January 14, 2016 7:19 PM
The White House has come up with a good way to convince more states to expand Medicaid to low-income adults but congressional Republicans are almost certain to reject it. They have their own very different ideas on what to do with the program.


CVS Health forms four new clinical affiliations
Thursday, January 14, 2016 12:42 PM
CVS Health Corp. on Thursday announced four new clinical affiliations with healthcare systems located across the country.


MedPAC backs slashing drug payments to 340B hospitals
Thursday, January 14, 2016 12:35 PM
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has backed a controversial proposal to reduce Part B drug payment rates for hospitals participating in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, though members previously signaled they would oppose it.


Baltimore's proposed warning on sugary drinks uses new tactic
Thursday, January 14, 2016 12:35 PM
A new Baltimore bill requiring health warnings on sweetened drinks could signal that public health officials are trying to inform, rather than restrict decision-making. Supporters say it's the kind of strategy most consumers can adopt.


MedPAC tweaks to Medicare Advantage rules could save up to $5 billion
Thursday, January 14, 2016 11:15 AM
MedPAC voted Thursday to request that Congress pass legislation letting the HHS secretary eliminate benchmark caps and "double bonuses" now given to Advantage plans. That proposal comes after a series of whistle-blower cases that allege...


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