Posts Tagged Rural Hospitals
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.
The Medicaid Expansion Debate May Come Down to Rural Hospitals, Which Could Need it to Survive
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 4, 2018
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Rural Virginia hospitals may end up playing a significant role in the ongoing debate over Medicaid expansion. Michael Pope has the story.
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From NPR News- A Surprise Vote, Thrown Phone And Partisan 'Mistrust' Roil N.C. As Maps Are Redrawn September 16, 2019Lawmakers in the North Carolina legislature face a Wednesday deadline to submit new voting district lines to a state court. The previous lines were found to be unconstitutionally gerrymandered.
- NPR Shopping Cart Economics: How Prices Changed At A Walmart In 1 Year September 16, 2019NPR is tracking about 80 items sold at a Walmart in Georgia, since mid-2018 with an eye toward products caught in the trade war. On average, their prices increased 3%. Tariffs are one of many factors.
- A Daily Baby Aspirin Could Help Many Pregnancies And Save Lives September 16, 2019Pregnant women at high or even moderate risk of developing the life-threatening condition preeclampsia should consider taking a very small dose of aspirin daily to prevent it, doctors say.
- Most Isolated Tribe In Continental U.S. Gets Broadband September 16, 2019The Havasupai Tribe's reservation, located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, is finally getting broadband access. Tribal members say it will improve education, health care and economic development.
- Oil Prices Jump Following Drone Attack On Saudi Oil Facility September 16, 2019The price surge comes after weekend strikes on the kingdom's Abqaiq oil processing plant and Khurais oil field. Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, but the U.S. says Iran played a key role.
- A Surprise Vote, Thrown Phone And Partisan 'Mistrust' Roil N.C. As Maps Are Redrawn September 16, 2019
- From BBC News
- Brexit: UK will reject any delay offer, PM to tell Juncker September 16, 2019Boris Johnson is in Luxembourg for his first talks with the European Commission president.
- Saudi oil attacks: US says intelligence shows Iran involved September 16, 2019US officials quote intelligence and show satellite images, but Iran denies involvement.
- Screwdriver murder: Boy, 17, admits Eldon Square killing September 16, 2019Lawyer Peter Duncan was attacked outside a branch of Greggs in Newcastle city centre last month.
- Sadam Essakhil: The message a murderer has for schoolchildren September 16, 2019Sadam Essakhil killed when he was 15 - now he's urging children not to make the same mistake.
- Sir Rod Stewart says he's 'in the clear' after cancer diagnosis September 16, 2019The rock legend reveals his prostate cancer was caught early two years ago.
- Brexit: UK will reject any delay offer, PM to tell Juncker September 16, 2019
