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Amazon, Buffett, JPMorgan Join Forces on Health

January 30, 2018
Three of corporate America's heaviest hitters sent a shudder through the health industry when they announced plans to create a company to provide employees with high-quality, affordable care.

Capitol Insights: A UC Center Sacramento Panel Discussion Soaring Drug Prices:

November 10, 2017
Drug prices in the United States are twice what they are in the United Kingdom and are much higher than in all other developed countries. In addition, drug prices are rising faster than prices for general consumer products or even other health care products.

Experts: Pre-existing coverage in House GOP bill would fall far short

August 16, 2017
The $23 billion included in the House Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to pay for people with pre-existing chronic health conditions will only cover about 5% of the estimated 2.2 million people who need insurance, a new analysis concluded.

Women Opt To Skip Pelvic Exams When Told They Have Little Benefit

By Patti Neighmond on May 18, 2017
This is a story about conflicting medical advice. One group of doctors, represented by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, recommends yearly pelvic exams for all women 21 years of age and older, whether they have symptoms of disease or not.

Experts: Pre-existing coverage in House GOP bill would fall far short

By Jayne O'Donnell on May 04, 2017
The $23 billion included in the House Republican plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to pay for people with pre-existing chronic health conditions will only cover about 5% of the estimated 2.2 million people who need insurance, a new analysis concluded.

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