Category Archives: AHCA

No One in Zeldin’s Office Could Care Less

Posted on June 16, 2017 by David Posnett

By Steven Lupo I called Senators Schumer and Gillibrand’s office yesterday.   I spoke to Jason at Schumer’s office and Saj (her nickname) at Gillibrand’s office. I stated I heard that 13 Republican men were hiding behind closed doors, trying to … Continue reading →

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Zeldin on Opiods

Posted on June 15, 2017 by David Posnett

Posted in Smithtown Matters, June 14 To The Editor: I read Mr. Zeldin’s op-ed concerning the opioid epidemic in wonderment. It is hard to disagree with his view that the opiod epidemic is a crisis America needs to confront. But, … Continue reading →

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Do or Die on Trumpcare

Posted on June 13, 2017 by David Posnett

Senate Republicans want to rush a vote on Trumpcare in JUNE, whether they have the votes or not. The deciding moment may be near.   Since much of this is behind closed doors and interest groups such as doctor associations, hospital … Continue reading →

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You’re Probably Going to Need Medicaid

Posted on June 13, 2017 by David Posnett

I could not say it any better…  Mr.Zeldin’s vote will directly affect you and your family and you wont like it!   By DAVID GRABOWSKI, JONATHAN GRUBER and VINCENT MORJUNE 13, 2017 Continue reading the main story Share This Page … Continue reading →

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Senate GOP vows to keep plugging away at health care — behind closed doors

Posted on June 10, 2017 by David Posnett

Salon  June 9, 2017 Mitch McConnell doesn’t want to repeal Obamacare — but he has to at least pretend that he does MATTHEW SHEFFIELD (Credit: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)   Now that President Donald Trump appears to have embraced the … Continue reading →

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Is This the End of Free Birth Control?

Posted on June 8, 2017 by David Posnett

Published in The Atlantic OLGA KHAZAN JUN 1, 2017 A draft rule suggests the Trump administration will let most companies stop covering birth control. Will they? Rich Pedroncelli / AP OLGA KHAZAN JUN 1, 2017 HEALTH Share Tweet … TEXT … Continue reading →

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‘My Life Is Very Full’: People With Disabilities Worry About GOP Medicaid Cuts

Posted on June 7, 2017 by David Posnett

Kaiser Health News By Elly Yu, WABE June 7, 2017 Evan Nodvin, seen here in his Atlanta-area apartment, uses servicesthat are covered by Medicaid. (Elly Yu/WABE) Several decades ago, Evan Nodvin’s life probably would have looked quite different. Nodvin has … Continue reading →

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A Community Seeks Answers, Assurances About Health Care — In 10 Languages

Posted on June 7, 2017 by David Posnett

Kaiser Health News By Ana B. Ibarra and Kellen Browning June 5, 2017 Mary Thach (left), pictured with her translator Diane Cao, at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center on May 31, had the entirety of her $69,000 throat surgery paid … Continue reading →

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GOP Medicaid Cuts Hit Rural America Hardest, Report Finds

Posted on June 7, 2017 by David Posnett

Kaiser Health News By Phil Galewitz June 7, 2017 Medicaid advocates rally in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. (Phil Galewitz/KHN) Rural America carried President Donald Trump to his election night upset last November. Trump Country it may be, but rural counties … Continue reading →

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How ACA Repeal and Replace Proposals Could Affect Coverage and Premiums for Older Adults and Have Spillover Effects for Medicare

Posted on June 6, 2017 by David Posnett

Published by Kaiser Family Foundation Jun 05, 2017 | Tricia Neuman , Karen Pollitz, and Larry Levitt Issue Brief Endnotes Now that the House has passed its bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Senate negotiators face … Continue reading →

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