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Watch: 5th Circuit Judges Question Two-Decade-Old Approval of Abortion Pill

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Thu, 18 May 2023 13:05:00 +0000

A three-judge panel comprising Judges James Ho and Cory Wilson, appointed by then-, and Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod, appointed by then-President George W. Bush, on Wednesday appeared to claims that the conscience and religious rights of anti- physicians are harmed by the FDA’s nearly 23-year-old approval of mifepristone.

Ho rebuffed attorneys for the Department of Justice and Danco Laboratories, a maker of mifepristone, urging a focus on “the facts of this case” rather than “this sort of ‘FDA can do no wrong’ theme.” He questioned whether the FDA erred in approving the medication through an expedited typically reserved for treatments for serious illnesses. “Pregnancy is not a serious illness” he said. “When we celebrated Mother’s Day, were we celebrating illness?”

KFF Health News senior correspondent Sarah Varney joined PBS NewsHour’s Geoff Bennett and Stephen Vladeck, a professor at the of School of , to discuss the legal arguments that piqued the judges’ interest and how the case could affect the availability of mifepristone around the country.

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Title: Watch: 5th Circuit Judges Question Two-Decade-Old Approval of Abortion Pill
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Published Date: Thu, 18 May 2023 13:05:00 +0000

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What’s at Stake: A Pivotal Election for Six Big Health Issues

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kffhealthnews.org – Arthur Allen and Phil Galewitz, KFF and Julie Rovner, KFF Health News and Daniel Chang – 2024-11-01 14:24:00

SUMMARY: In the election campaign’s final days, Vice President Kamala Harris and former clash over , issues of access and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Harris aims to preserve ACA subsidies and protect health care rights, while Trump’s campaign lacks clarity on health plans, suggesting significant cuts. The future of , drug prices, and transgender health care also hinges on the election outcome. Trump’s proposals could roll back protections for these groups, contrasting with Harris’ promises to uphold existing health care rights and enhance drug pricing negotiations, setting stark differences for voters.

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Trump quiere que Harris pague un precio político por ofrecer salud a inmigrantes sin papeles

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kffhealthnews.org – Joanne Kenen – 2024-11-01 13:18:00

SUMMARY: María Sánchez, una inmigrante de 87 años de México, vive sin papeles en Illinois y carecía de seguro médico durante años, a pesar de haber trabajado y pagado impuestos. A los 65, no pudo inscribirse en Medicare y evitó atención hasta caer enferma. En 2020, Illinois lanzó un programa que cubre a mayores indocumentados, permitiendo a María acceder a atención médica que le salvó la vida. Esta iniciativa se enmarca en un movimiento más amplio en estados demócratas para proporcionar seguro a inmigrantes. Sin embargo, enfrenta críticas republicanas y desafíos económicos, dado el creciente costo del programa en Illinois.

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Trump Wants Harris To Pay a Political Price for Generous Immigrant Health Policies

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kffhealthnews.org – Joanne Kenen – 2024-11-01 04:00:00

SUMMARY: Maria Sanchez, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, has lived in Chicago for 30 years without insurance. At 87, she finally gained coverage through an Illinois program for older undocumented . Many states are expanding public insurance to unauthorized immigrants, especially for seniors, despite criticism from who argue it burdens American citizens. The expansions address access disparities highlighted by the pandemic. While programs in states like California and New York have made strides, enrollment pressures and costs pose challenges. For Sanchez, the new coverage has significantly improved her health and quality of .

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