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Democrats and Republicans clash over health care goals in Ways and Means  Roll Call

House Ways and Means Committee members hinted at health policy areas that could earn their attention this year during a Tuesday hearing on pre-existing …

Sharp HealthCare reports admissions growth as it welcomes new CEO  ModernHealthcare.com

Sharp HealthCare released its 2018 financial report Monday as it gears up to welcome a new CEO later in the week. The San Diego, Calif.-based not-for-profit …

How much would ‘Medicare for All’ cost? Democrats’ health care plan explained  Fox News

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for All” proposal is coming back in a major way as Democratic presidential hopefuls begin stumping for 2020.

Seeing health care disparities firsthand in Chile  Penn: Office of University Communications

A senior in the course Health and the Health Care System in Chile reflects on lessons from a 10-day Nursing Study Abroad winter break trip, which offered a …

Shifting ACO Rules Create Uncertainty for Home Health Agencies  Home Health Care News

Home health agencies are still unsure what a recent overhaul of Medicare’s accountable care organization (ACO) program means for them. They will be affected …

Health care is the biggest employer in WNY. Here are six trends for 2019.  Buffalo News

The health and wellness business in Western New York has never been more robust. The health care and social assistance “super subsector” is the region’s …

Dental care is health care. It should be covered by health insurance.  Bangor Daily News

Including dental care in comprehensive health insurance is long overdue.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily …

Health care program for veterans to change this year | News, Sports, Jobs  Maui News

KIHEI — Hawaii Veterans Affairs officials announced Thursday that the VA will replace its current health system with a new, consolidated program later this year, …

Kelly Cronin leaves ONC after 15 years  Healthcare IT News

The first employee of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT is taking a new role in a different federal unit.

Northern Arizona Healthcare to enact new strategic plan  Arizona Daily Sun

Northern Arizona Healthcare has allocated $300 million to facility renovation – much of which will occur at the Flagstaff Medical Center – as part of its New Era …