Religious groups that had opposed the mandate were pleased with the administration’s action.
Health Care
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Sister Carol Keehan: Graham-Cassidy health care plan ‘disastrous’
“The health of the American people is incredibly important…you just don’t railroad something through, something you’ve just whipped together in the last couple of weeks.”
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Paul Ryan defends poverty reform efforts to Catholic nun
During an exchange with a nun at a town hall, the Republican leader of the House argued that government is ineffective in fighting poverty.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Is affordable health care possible?
Health care is market-driven, yet the health care market is unlike other markets.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Pope Francis tells Belgian Brothers of Charity no more euthanasia for patients
The order follows repeated requests for the group to drop its new policy of permitting doctors to perform the euthanasia of “nonterminal” mentally ill patients on its premises.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Comprehensive, holistic care will keep Medicaid patients healthier
Several states are pioneering a system that rewards long-term wellness rather than a higher volume of health care services.
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Catholic hospitals’ CEO ready to fix health care after GOP ‘skinny repeal’ fails
“We are relieved and delighted that the Affordable Care Act remains intact,” Sister Carol Keehan said. “We think that this is really an important moment now to hear the people on both sides of the aisle that have said we need to come together and work on making this better.”
Posted inEditorials, Politics & Society
The Editors: Parishes Should Lead Efforts to Understand Opioid Addiction
“We can’t just keep reviving people.”
Posted inPolitics & Society, Your Take
America readers across the U.S. tell us how the opioid crisis is affecting them
I’m afraid the community may become immune to helping these people. There is always talk of not administering the drugs that will bring these addicts who overdose back to life.”
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Getting a health care bill through Congress fraught with difficulties
It is obvious that passing legislation on health care is going to be a heavy lift in Congress.