The new legislation has the backing of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Health Care
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Britain’s National Health Service needs (and deserves) saving
Our national health system is seen as a treasure in Britain yet viewed as an alien, dangerous concept to many in the United States.
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U.S. Catholics in healthcare: something must be done
Sixty-six percent of Americans want Trump and Congress to work on legislation to bolster the health insurance marketplaces.
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Trump administration expands exemptions on contraceptive mandate
Religious groups that had opposed the mandate were pleased with the administration’s action.
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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.
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Is affordable health care possible?
Health care is market-driven, yet the health care market is unlike other markets.
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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.
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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.”