The Health Care Debate Back on in Washington—Protect Children

From Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (http://www.papartnerships.org): With your amazing support, we stopped damaging action by Congress to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and make negative changes to Medicaid in late March, but late breaking information indicates that the … Continued

More Support for Family Caregivers in PA

Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-04-20/senior-issues/more-support-for-family-caregivers-in-pa/a57359-1 April 20, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Hospitals must tell caregivers about discharge plans and give training for home care. (agilemktg1/Flickr) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Family caregivers in Pennsylvania now … Continued

Kansas Legislature Passes Medicaid Expansion, Remaining States Should Too

Posted at http://www.clasp.org/issues/work-supports/in-focus/kansas-legislature-passes-medicaid-expansion-remaining-states-should-too Mar 30, 2017 By Jessica Gehr On Tuesday, the overwhelmingly Republican Kansas state Senate passed a bill by a 25 to 14 majority that would expand Medicaid coverage to over 150,000 people.  This bill had previously passed the House … Continued

TrumpCare Rears Its Ugly Head Again—And It’s Even Worse Than Before

Posted at http://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/04/04/trumpcare-rears-its-ugly-head-again-and-its-even-worse Published on Tuesday, April 04, 2017 by Common Dreams Attempting to revive healthcare repeal, White House officials propose even harsher legislation to appease far-right Freedom Caucus By Nika Knight, staff writer President Donald Trump and House Speaker … Continued

PA Voters Oppose Medical Liability Bill

Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-03-30/health-issues/pa-voters-oppose-medical-liability-bill/a57054-1 March 30, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HR 1215 would shield nursing homes from liability for abuse and neglect. (Roger W/Flickr) HARRISBURG, Pa. – A majority of Pennsylvania voters … Continued

Grassroots Resistance Credited as Republicans Forced to Postpone AHCA Vote

Posted at http://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/03/23/grassroots-resistance-credited-republicans-forced-postpone-ahca-vote Published on Thursday, March 23, 2017 by Common Dreams House vote moved to Friday, but with Republicans across the political spectrum unhappy with details of the AHCA, and mounting public opposition, the bill’s passage seems tenuous By … Continued