Proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on July 25 are “a violation of religious freedom and bad medicine,” according to multiple U.S. bishops’ conference chairmen.
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Catholic Health Care Must Always Choose Patients Over Profits, Pope Francis Says
A person’s wealth or lack thereof should not be the determining factor when it comes to receiving health care, Pope Francis said.
Catholics Urged to Pray, Reflect, Act to Safeguard Religious Freedom
The U.S. bishops are urging Catholics to “pray, reflect and take action” on religious liberty in the United States and abroad during Religious Freedom Week June 22-29.
U.S. Bishops Urge Caution On Republican-Backed Healthcare Bill
The United States bishops are urging caution on the proposed Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill that is currently scheduled for a Senate vote next week. Four bishops from pro-life, migration, religious liberty, and justice and human development committees sent on a letter on Thursday rejecting the partisan bill and its rushed timeline.
Repeal Fails, ‘Task Remains’ to Reform Health Care for the ‘Common Good’
After the Senate Republicans failed to get enough votes to pass a “skinny” repeal to remove parts of the Affordable Care Act July 28, the U.S. Catholic Church’s lead spokesman on the issue said the “task of reforming the health care system still remains.”
US Bishop Urges Senate to Remedy Health Care After Vote to Proceed
After the Senate voted July 25 to proceed with the health care debate, Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Fla., urged senators of both parties to “work together to advance changes that serve the common good.”
US Bishops Speak Out on Climate Pact and Health Care
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are speaking out on President Donald Trump’s decision “not to honor the U.S. commitment” to the Paris climate and the U.S. Senate’s “grave obligation” to make sure their health care reform bill respects life, provides adequate health care and is “truly affordable.”
Catholic Leaders Study Health Care Proposals
Calling health care “a vital concern for nearly every person in the country,” the U.S. Catholic bishops said they will be reviewing closely a measure introduced in the House to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Boomers and Beyond – Fall 2016
The Tablet is pleased to present this guide for Baby Boomers in partnership with local providers of health care, travel and leisure, legal and financial services. We hope this guide helps your planning for a healthy, prosperous future.
Health Care Still an Issue for Electorate
Health care got plenty of attention during previous presidential election campaigns, but this time around it is almost like a kid craning to see what is going on while other issues take the front seat.