Health Headlines for Wednesday, November 9
The Future of Obamacare Looks Bleak
New York Times
Republicans in Congress have been calling for the repeal of Obamacare since it passed in 2010. With control of both houses of Congress and the presidency, they may finally get their chance to undo huge, consequential parts of the health law next year.
Here’s what the typical American retiree spends on health care
USA Today
It’s no secret that health care costs aren’t getting any lower. In fact, over the past 50 years, health care costs have grown at an annualized rate of 6%.
California drug pricing initiative headed for defeat
Reuters
A California ballot initiative aimed at reining in rising prices for prescription drugs was headed for defeat on Tuesday after pharmaceutical companies spent more than $100 million to fight it.
Second opinions not likely to change prostate cancer treatment
Reuters
Though many men diagnosed with prostate cancer seek a second opinion before beginning treatment, second opinions are unlikely to change their treatment decisions, according to a U.S. study.
Voters Approve Recreational Marijuana in Four States, Medical Marijuana in Three Others
Wall Street Journal
Americans across the country voted Tuesday for the right to inhale without going to jail, legalizing recreational marijuana in four states, and medical marijuana in three others.