The next two weeks could determine the future of the American health care system for decades. Some members of the Senate are aiming to vote on a health care bill similar to the American Health Care Act, the House-passed repeal of the Affordable Care Act, by

First, some Jewish background. It is not surprising that Judaism provides a vision, not a detailed set of specifications, on health care. From one perspective, Leviticus 19:16 states, “You shall not stand idly by while your friend’s blood is being shed”. At

Last week, the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA), by a narrow 217-213 vote. The vote is a distressing turn of events for those committed to expanding access to quality, affordable health care. The AHCA was withdrawn at the end

Last Friday, as news quickly spread throughout Washington and around the country that the American Health Care Act (AHCA) was being pulled from consideration, I stood just feet away from where Members of Congress were entering to cast their votes.

The Title X Family Planning Program, enacted in 1970 as part of the United States Public Health Service Act, provides approximately four million people across the United States with access to affordable family planning health services.

The newly sworn-in 115^th Congress is poised to begin the repeal of the Affordable Care Act without replacing it with a plan to cover the 23 million Americans who have gained coverage through the ACA. A recent study indicates that 30 million people could lose

In 2009, a person who had suffered from an illness in the past could be denied health coverage based on that preexisting condition. In 2009, a woman could be subject to higher insurance costs exclusively due to her gender.

During the Israelites’ journey to Israel, Miriam is afflicted with leprosy and was separated from the rest of the community.

Last week, the Senate passed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA, S. 524) on a 94 to 1 vote. CARA aims to address the growing opioid addiction problem in the United States by increasing the availability and efficacy of public health programs.