Kaiser Health News
Some ACA supporters believe the yes votes of the Central Valley Republicans directly contradict their constituents' needs.
Homeless people struggle with staying healthy, eating, sleeping, properly storing medications, getting to doctor, advocates say.
Coming to agreement and avoiding the embarrassment of not coming to agreement was more important than what was in the final bill, experts say.
With only a two-vote Republican majority and no likely Democratic support, it would take only three GOP "no" votes to sink the bill.
Paul Markovich said AHCA is "flawed," said country could return to a time when people born with birth defect, became sick could not afford coverage.
Covering treatment for the 35,000 of Louisiana's uninsured and Medicaid-dependent residents with hepatitis C would cost the state $764 million.
There are only 52 Republicans in the Senate, so they can't afford to lose more than two GOP votes, assuming every Democrat opposes the measure.
Individuals in this age group benefitted from ACA provision allowing them to stay on parents health plan, after which they must weigh options.
CDC told health officials funding is running out, more support should not be expected, according to news report; CDC spokes declined to confirm.
Offering same-day services fits in with a broader shift in oncology toward patient-centered care, keeps cancer patients out of emergency departments, expert says.