Health Headlines for Tuesday, February 28
Trump Concedes Health Law Overhaul Is ‘Unbelievably Complex’
New York Times
President Trump, meeting with the nation’s governors, conceded Monday that he had not been aware of the complexities of health care policy-making: “I have to tell you, it’s an unbelievably complex subject. Nobody knew that health care could be so complicated.”
Opioid prescriptions are dropping, signaling a potential shift in heroin crisis
Politico
There is new evidence that the country’s opioid epidemic may be waning, even as political leaders from President Donald Trump to Gov. Andrew Cuomo warn of a worsening crisis.
Trump seeks help of insurers to smooth Obamacare transition
Reuters
President Donald Trump sought on Monday to bring the nation’s largest insurance companies on board with his plans to overhaul Obamacare, saying their help was needed to deliver a smooth transition to the Republicans’ new plan.
Deadly, Drug-Resistant ‘Superbugs’ Pose Huge Threat, W.H.O. Says
New York Times
The World Health Organization warned on Monday that a dozen antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” pose an enormous threat to human health, and urged hospital infection-control experts and pharmaceutical researchers to focus on fighting the most dangerous pathogens first.
Push for more senior and home health care funding
News 10 ABC
In-home providers make up the largest piece of long-term care in New York state.
Is your kid sick? Don’t pressure doc for antibiotics
USA Today
When your children are feeling bad during cold and flu season, it might be tempting to run to the doctor and request a prescription for antibiotics.