Health Headlines for Thursday, April 27
Anthem Threatens to Leave Health Exchanges if Subsidies Are Halted
New York Times
Even as Anthem, one of the nation’s largest insurers, reported an improved financial picture for the last year, the company warned on Wednesday that it would consider leaving some federal health care marketplaces or raising its rates sharply if the government does not continue subsidies to help low-income people.
Conservatives back latest U.S. healthcare bill, obstacles remain
Reuters
The conservative House Freedom Caucus came out in support of a reworked U.S. healthcare overhaul bill even though it would not fully repeal Democratic former President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare law, the group said in a statement on Wednesday.
White House to keep paying Obamacare subsidies for now: official
Reuters
The Trump administration will continue to pay subsidies for low-income Americans receiving healthcare coverage under Obamacare, but no decisions have been made about future funding, a White House official said on Wednesday.
IVF babies are more likely to get cancer
New York Post
Millions of women around the world are turning to IVF to get pregnant, but a new study has found these babies are more likely to develop cancer later in life.
City hospital shakeup could cost 600 jobs
New York Post
The municipal hospital system is planning an “organizational restructuring” that could lead to as many as 600 layoffs, according to sources.