Health
Belgium moves closer to euthanasia for minors
Belgian lawmakers on Thursday moved closer to legalising the euthanasia of minors, so long as they are judged capable of deciding for themselves.
Jun 20, 2013
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Health
Texas abortion bill falls after challenge
(AP)—Hundreds of jeering protesters helped stop Texas lawmakers from passing one of the toughest abortion measures in the U.S., shouting down Senate Republicans and forcing them to miss a midnight deadline to pass the bill ...
Jun 26, 2013
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Health
How the Senate health bill compares to House, 'Obamacare'
The Senate Republican health care bill would guarantee immediate assistance for insurance markets that are struggling in many states. Yet overall it would do the same thing as its House counterpart: less federal money for ...
Jun 23, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Not enough therapists': Georgia lawmakers aim to support mental health workforce
During the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 1,200 state psychiatric hospital employees left their positions, and just over half that number have been replaced, according to state officials.
Mar 12, 2024
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Health
Experts: California vaccine bill would prevent new outbreaks
If California's strict school vaccine bill becomes law, experts believe it could help prevent another outbreak like the one that occurred at Disneyland.
Jun 30, 2015
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Vaccination
Californians strongly back vaccine law in new statewide poll
Californians strongly support a state law creating new oversight of vaccine medical exemptions for schoolchildren in a statewide poll released Monday, with backing across a spectrum of political affiliations, income and education ...
Sep 30, 2019
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Health
Biden to sign bill that helps veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
President Biden was poised on Wednesday to sign a bill that expands health care benefits for U.S. veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.
Aug 10, 2022
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Health
Green light for Obamacare: Panelists assess road ahead, including potential bumps
After three major scares, President Obama's health care reform law is now part of the nation's legal and health care landscape, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) panelists said Thursday, though its effects will vary ...
Nov 12, 2012
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Health
GOP health bill still a mystery before planned vote
The Senate will move forward with a key vote this week on a Republican health bill but it's not yet known whether the legislation will seek to replace President Barack Obama's health care law or simply repeal it.
Jul 24, 2017
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Medical economics
North Carolina lawmakers nearing final Medicaid expansion OK
An agreement to expand Medicaid in North Carolina neared final legislative approval Wednesday as the House agreed to a bipartisan plan to ease or eliminate regulations that block the opening of new hospital beds or operating ...
Mar 22, 2023
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