Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Health Care To Be Top Discussion Point At Governors Meeting
More than half of U.S. governors are meeting this week to discuss the biggest challenges facing their states. Those include the possibility of major changes to Medicaid and states' health insurances marketplaces under the Republican health care plan in Congress, the ongoing opioid epidemic and the impact of climate change. (McDermott, 7/13)
Vice President Mike Pence on Friday will continue his quiet campaign as the Trump administration鈥檚 ultimate inside player when he tries to convince governors to view President Donald Trump as a partner on issues such as health care and infrastructure. With Trump in France participating in that country鈥檚 Bastille Day festivities, Pence is being deployed to the National Governors Association conference in Rhode Island. (Bennett, 7/13)