Tag: Health

Charlie Gard, the critically ill British baby at the center of a legal battle, has died. He would have turned 1 next week. (Family of Charlie Gard via AP)

Charlie Gard, critically ill British baby at heart of intense legal battle, dies

Associated Press · July 28, 2017 5:42 pm

Former first lady Michelle Obama smiles while speaking at the Partnership for a Healthier American 2017 Healthier Future Summit in Washington, Friday, May 12, 2017. Despite her anti-childhood obesity initiative, kids are still fat. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Washington Secrets

Obesity becomes worldwide epidemic, US is the fattest

Paul Bedard · July 26, 2017 12:54 pm

It is clear that neither party is willing to work with the other in order to create a better healthcare alternative. All the while, patients are suffering -- limited access and expensive premiums have isolated many. (C-SPAN2 via AP)

Beltway Confidential

Broken promises: Congress has let down patients and doctors in failing to fix Obamacare

Kevin Campbell · July 25, 2017 9:50 pm

Listening to the opposition, though, it's easy to wonder if honest deliberation is even possible anymore. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

When shrieking liberal protesters went low, John McCain went high

Philip Wegmann · July 25, 2017 9:25 pm

Vice President Mike Pence will more than likely have to travel back to Capitol Hill and cast another deciding vote. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

Don’t blame John McCain for Obamacare repeal just yet

Philip Wegmann · July 25, 2017 8:49 pm

Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tenn., announced on Tuesday that he was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Phil Roe announces prostate cancer diagnosis

Leah DePiero · July 25, 2017 6:54 pm

Failing to repeal Obamacare could mean no tax reform, no growing economy, no entitlement reform and, quite possibly, no control of any of the power centers on either end of Pennsylvania Avenue. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

On Obamacare repeal, failure is not an option for congressional Republicans

Ford O'Connell · July 25, 2017 3:46 pm

Single-payer systems ration healthcare, slow the development of life-saving drugs and medical devices, and hamstring economic growth. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Single-payer would be a nightmare for Americans

Dave Mordo · July 25, 2017 4:01 am

The parents of 11-month-old Charlie Gard finally surrendered this week in their fight to assert their rightful control over the little boy's medical care. It's a fight they should have never had to wage, and the outcome is outrageous.

Grim defeat for one child, his parents, and every family

Washington Examiner · July 25, 2017 4:01 am

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will join congressional Republicans in seeking lower healthcare premiums. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Beltway Confidential

Under reconciliation, it’ll be harder than you think to amend the Senate healthcare bill

James Wallner · July 24, 2017 10:49 pm

By voting to take up the House-passed AHCA later this week, senators have an opportunity to cut taxes on the middle class and rein in out of control spending through bold entitlement reform. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

The Senate should bring back the American Health Care Act

Alex Hendrie · July 24, 2017 9:29 pm

Physical inactivity has a direct effect on health, the cost of healthcare, the odds of businesses remaining financially viable, our national economy, global competitiveness, and the military readiness of our nation. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

A bipartisan bill to expand HSAs and get Americans moving again

Helen Durkin · July 24, 2017 4:01 am