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Gov't report: Health care deductibles higher under GOP bill

President Donald Trump promised to make health care more affordable but a government report finds that out-of-pocket costs—deductibles and copayments—would average 61 percent higher under the House Republican bill.

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Trump to propose slashing Medicaid

President Donald Trump is expected to propose cutting $800 billion from Medicaid over 10 years in a budget plan to be released Tuesday that would slash spending on anti-poverty and other programs, US media reported.

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Portuguese doctors launch two-day strike

Portuguese doctors launched a 48-hour strike Wednesday to protest at working conditions and budget cuts, with only minimum healthcare being offered at public hospitals nationwide.

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Who wins, who loses in US Republican health care plan

The Republican plan to ditch "Obamacare" and implement new reforms to the US health care system would leave millions of Americans without insurance. Its effect would vary depending on people's age, income and employment.

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US House panels OK Obamacare replacement after marathon debate

Two US congressional panels on Thursday approved Republican plans to replace Obamacare, after marathon debate on the controversial health legislation that is backed by President Donald Trump but opposed by some in his party.

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18 million more uninsured if Obamacare killed, not replaced

Insurance premiums would soar for millions of Americans and 18 million more would be uninsured in just one year if Republicans scuttle much of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul without a replacement, Congress' ...

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