Posts Tagged Health Care
Beyer Bill Would Bring Comparison Shopping to Health Care
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 23, 2019
As Congress approaches the end of the year, the Democratic House majority is introducing a flurry of new legislation — including reforms to health care.
One bill aims to create more transparency about the cost of care. Michael Pope reports.
State Officials Are Touring Virginia in Hopes of Cutting Down on Maternal Mortality Rates
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 15, 2019
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Virginia government officials are on the road this fall, listening to the concerns of women across Virginia about delivering babies. It’s an effort aimed at curing the crisis in maternal mortality for African-American women. Michael Pope reports.
Group That Represents Home Healthcare Workers Donates 300k to Female Candidates of Color
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 19, 2019
A national group that represents home healthcare workers has jumped into politics, and one of their first investments is here in Virginia. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Could A Public Option Health Plan Hurt Rural Hospitals in Virginia?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 16, 2019
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Democrats are divided about how much of America’s health insurance should be run by the government. That’s leaving some industry groups worried about the future of Virginia’s rural hospitals. Michael Pope reports.
Tim Kaine’s Health Care Plan: Reinsurance
Posted by dmjones101 in Virginia's News on July 25, 2017
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 18, 2017.
(Credit AP Photo / Andrew Harnik)
In Washington, leaders in both parties are at odds over how to move forward on health care. One senator who is trying to seize the moment is Democrat Tim Kaine, who says he has a plan to move forward. Michael Pope has the story.
Health Insurance Premiums on the Rise in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 27, 2016
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If you purchase health care in Virginia through the Obamacare marketplace, you might want to budget out a bit more in monthly payments this year. As Mallory Noe-Payne reports, premiums are on the rise — and quickly.
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From NPR News- Israeli police shoot and kill a man at Jerusalem's holiest site April 1, 2023The slain man was 26-year-old Mohammed Alasibi from Hura, a Bedouin Arab village in southern Israel. The shooting raises fears of further violence during heightened tensions at the holy site.
- Alec Baldwin codefendant gets 6 months' probation on gun charge in 'Rust' case April 1, 2023Safety coordinator and assistant director David Halls also must pay a $500 fine, complete a gun-safety course and community service after agreeing to the conviction related to a death on a movie set.
- State line pot shops latest flashpoint in Idaho-Oregon border debate April 1, 2023There is a marijuana boom in Ontario, Oregon, just across the river from the Boise metro area where pot is illegal. It's the latest flashpoint for conservatives who want to annex eastern Oregon.
- A must-see sunset spectacle at Monument Valley April 1, 2023A sunset spectacle featuring two mitten-shaped rock formations played out this week at Monument Valley on the Navajo Nation along the Arizona and Utah border.
- Death toll rises to 21 after tornadoes sweep across the South and the Midwest April 1, 2023The powerful storm system spread destruction in several states. In Illinois, one person died and 28 were hurt after a theater roof caved in during a concert.
- Israeli police shoot and kill a man at Jerusalem's holiest site April 1, 2023
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- Dover ferry queues: Extra overnight English Channel crossings laid on to clear backlog April 1, 2023The additional services will run overnight, with the port saying the queues should be cleared by midday.
- Three British men are being held by Taliban in Afghanistan April 1, 2023Two of the men were arrested on 11 January, a humanitarian organisation has confirmed.
- Two Iranian women arrested for not covering hair after man attacks them with yoghurt April 1, 2023The women seem to have been attacked for not wearing the hijab properly in public, which is illegal.
- Russia assumes UN Security Council presidency despite Ukrainian anger April 1, 2023Ukraine's foreign minister said Russia leading the UN Security Council is "the worst joke ever".
- Judy Blume worried about intolerance and book banning in the US April 1, 2023Judy Blume says banning books "has become political... it's worse than it was in the 80s".
- Dover ferry queues: Extra overnight English Channel crossings laid on to clear backlog April 1, 2023
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