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News Brief: GOP Presses On With Health Bill, NAACP Gathers For Convention July 21, 2017
We examine what options Senate Republicans have left if they want to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The country's oldest civil rights organization, the NAACP, is looking for a new leader.
With So Many Obamacare Repeal Options In Play, Confusion Reigns July 20, 2017
Congress has been trying to repeal and/or replace the Affordable Care Act for years. Now it's down to the wire, but there are multiple proposals on the Senate's table, and more could be on the way.
Gisele Grayson
Senate Republicans Look Down Uncertain Path On Health Care July 20, 2017
Some Senate Republicans have suggested they will work with Democrats to craft legislation on health care after their party failed repeatedly to pass a bill on their own. But that is also an uncertain path.
Scott Detrow
Newest Senate Health Care Overhaul Would Increase Uninsured By 22 Million, CBO Says July 20, 2017
The latest report has similar findings to prior estimates: big increases in the uninsured population, with some deficit reduction. But there's a big caveat: This bill will likely change.
Danielle Kurtzleben

CDC Telebriefing: Transcript for Vital Signs African American Health May 3, 2017
New Vital Signs Report – African Americans are living longer. The death rate for African Americans has declined about 25% over 17 years, primarily for those aged 65 years and older
Annual EIS Conference looks to shape the future of public health - Digital Press Kit April 24, 2017
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold its 66th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference April 24–27, 2017, in Atlanta.
Rates of new diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes on the rise among children, teens - Press Release April 12, 2017
Rates of new diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are increasing among youth in the United States, according to a report, Incidence Trends of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes among Youths, 2002-2012, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.
66th Annual EIS Conference - Media Advisory April 12, 2017
CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) will host the 66th Annual EIS Conference from April 24-27 in Atlanta. During the event, EIS officers—also known as CDC disease detectives—describe the investigations they conducted over the past year.

Louisiana's 5 Medicaid managed-care companies being vetted for another year July 20, 2017
Louisiana is expected to decide by September whether it will keep the five Medicaid managed-care companies currently overseeing the care of 1.6 million recipients or adjust the group, state health department secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee said Thursday.
Memorial Hermann targets food insecurity, asks if patients are hungry July 20, 2017
Memorial Hermann, a 16-hospital health system based in Houston, began asking patients in October 2015 if they had enough food at home. About 18% of the adult population in Harris County, Texas, suffers from food insecurity.
CMS looks to launch behavioral health pay model July 20, 2017
The CMS is interested in launching a new pay model that will target behavioral health services and is seeking public comment on what the new effort should look like. The announcement comes at a time when agency officials say they are still committed...
Trump administration pulls health law help in 18 cities July 20, 2017
President Donald Trump's administration has ended Affordable Care Act contracts that brought assistance into libraries, businesses and urban neighborhoods in 18 cities, meaning shoppers on the insurance exchanges will have fewer places to turn for...

Sten Z and M1 Alpha Capsules by Andropharm: Recall - Contains Derivatives of Anabolic Steroids July 12, 2017
Consumption of these products may cause elevated blood pressure, aggressive behavior, male infertility, or enlarged breasts and shrinkage of the testes in men.
Novopen Echo Insulin Delivery Device by Novo Nordisk: Recall - May Crack or Break If Exposed To Certain Chemicals July 6, 2017
Using a device with a cracked/broken cartridge holder may result in the device delivering a reduced dose of insulin which could potentially lead to high blood sugar.
Vascu-Guard Peripheral Vascular Patch by Baxter International: Letter to Health Care Providers - Potential Risk of Severe Bleeding and Hematomas July 6, 2017
UPDATED 07/06/2017. Voluntary recall closed on June 23, 2017. FDA continues to recommend that health care providers discuss with their patients all available treatment options for CEA surgery.
Ultra-Sten and D-Zine Capsules by Hardcore Formulations: Recall - Contains Anabolic Steroids July 6, 2017
Consumption of products containing derivatives of anabolic steroids may cause serious liver injury and other adverse health consequences, including kidney injury, increased risk of heart attack and stroke.