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Repeal and Replace

House Votes to Repeal and Replace the ACA

Originally published by Health Leaders Media: The House of Representatives voted 217-213 here Thursday to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Aimee Sharp
Mammogram Guidelines

Mammogram Guidelines Have Changed, But Are Doctors Listening?

Originally published by MedlinePlus - learn about a study finds that most still recommend the breast cancer screen for women in their early 40s.

Aimee Sharp
Urology Center

New Urology Center to Open Near St. Joseph Hospital

In this Bellingham Hearld article, learn about the new urology center - a one-stop shop for urology needs, with a full-service clinic and a surgical center.

Aimee Sharp
Illinois Health Care

Illinois Health Care Advocates Cheer GOP Bill’s Demise, Worry About Future

In this Chicago Tribune article, learn what challenges remain in Illinois and across the U.S. when it comes to health insurance.

Aimee Sharp
Medicaid Comes of Age

In Health Bill’s Defeat, Medicaid Comes of Age

In this article from the New York Times, read about how the reach of Medicaid was broad and deep enough to help save the ACA.

Aimee Sharp
Ostomy Terms

Overview of the GI Tract Before and After Ostomy Surgery

What is an ostomy and why is it needed? An ostomy is a surgical operation that creates a new outside opening for body wastes. The opening is called a stoma.

Laura Cox, LPC
Health Insurance for Special Needs Children

Health Insurance for Children with Special Needs: Letter from U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein

As the future of health insurance for special needs children becomes more uncertain, this mom appeals to her representative for continued services.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
outstanding programs in Alzheimer’s Caregiving

Three Outstanding Programs in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Honored at AiA17 Conference

Family Caregiver Alliance and The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation honored 3 outstanding programs in Alzheimer’s Caregiving at the AiA17 Conference.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Healthcare Vote

Trump Appears to be Losing Battle Ahead of Healthcare Vote

By David Morgan and Susan Cornwell for Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican congressional leaders appeared on Wednesday to be losing the battle to get enough support in the House of Representatives to pass their Obamacare rollback bill, watched by wary investors in financial markets. The current House Republican rollback plan is scheduled for a… Continue reading Trump Appears to be Losing Battle Ahead of Healthcare Vote

Aimee Sharp
Colorado Medicaid

Colorado Could Owe Feds Up to $43 Million for Medicaid “Systems Error”

In this article, originally published by The Denver Post, read about the Colorado Medicaid error. Read on to see if feds will make Colorado repay the debt.

Aimee Sharp
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