The American Health Care Act could cost the U.S. economy nearly 1 million jobs by 2026, with most of the job losses concentrated in the healthcare sector, according to a report from The Commonwealth Fund.
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North Hawaii Community Hospital in Kamuela, an affiliate of Honolulu-based The Queen's Health Systems, cut six positions, or 5.5 full-time equivalents.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is backing proposed legislation that calls for statewide universal healthcare, according to a Los Angeles Times report.
A bill that aims to increase accountability for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs employees gained final approval in the House Tuesday, according to a Los Angeles Times report.
Meridian, Miss-based Rush Health Systems is cutting 4 percent of its 2,800-person workforce, or about 112 jobs, according to WTOK.
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Vice President Mike Pence spoke to HHS employees June 13 about healthcare in the U.S. and the future of the ACA.
President Donald Trump called the American Health Care Act "mean" at a Tuesday lunch with Republican senators, calling for more money to be added to the bill for marketplace enrollees, according to a report from CNN.
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During its annual meeting, the American Medical Association laid out new policies regarding the rights of transgender individuals in an attempt to educate and inform physicians who may have an incomplete understanding of transgender issues.
Uber has been the subject of vast criticism recently for its toxic culture, including issues ranging from sexual harassment to discrimination. The ride-hailing app's problems prompted an internal review from former U.S Attorney General Eric Holder's law firm, and Mr.…