What to know about ‘BernieCare,’ Sanders’ health overhaul

What to know about ‘BernieCare,’ Sanders’ health overhaul-seattletimes: The most ambitious “repeal and replace” health care plan from a presidential candidate comes from Sen. Bernie Sanders, not from a Republican.  The Vermont independent who’s seeking the Democratic nomination has been chastised by front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton for espousing an all-inclusive, government-run system.

Instability in Marketplaces Draws Concern on Both Sides of Health Law

Instability in Marketplaces Draws Concern on Both Sides of Health Law-nytimes: The latest turmoil in health insurance marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act has emboldened advocates on both sides of the political spectrum, providing ammunition to conservatives who want to shrink the federal role and liberals who want to expand it.

FDA nominee dismisses ties to pharmaceutical sector

FDA nominee dismisses ties to pharmaceutical sector-thehill: President Obama’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday defended himself against a chorus of Democratic criticism about his close ties to the pharmaceutical industry.  Dr. Robert Califf, a cardiologist who has worked closely with drug companies on product studies, stressed that he has conducted his work with a critical eye with a particular focus on public safety.

FDA nominee Califf must prove his independence from industry

FDA nominee Califf must prove his independence from industry-stat: As a US Senate committee meets on Tuesday to consider Dr. Robert Califf for the top job at the Food and Drug Administration, an open question remains whether he is biased toward industry.

Hillary Clinton takes heat on drug costs in debate

Hillary Clinton takes heat on drug costs in debate-stat:Hillary Clinton’s response to a question about her drug costs plan in Saturday’s presidential debate is likely to invite more scrutiny of a key part of that plan: her cap on out-of-pocket expenses.

Utah Senator, Crucial Ally for the Pacific Rim Trade Deal, Is Now Its Main Hurdle

Utah Senator, Crucial Ally for the Pacific Rim Trade Deal, Is Now Its Main Hurdle-nytimes: Senator Orrin G. Hatch, with his long record of promoting trade, was a natural and crucial Republican ally for President Obama earlier this year, helping him conclude negotiations among 12 Pacific Rim nations on the largest regional trade accord in history.

Does Obamacare Repeal Have a Senate Path Without the Mandates?

Does Obamacare Repeal Have a Senate Path Without the Mandates?-thehill: The search is on for 51 Senate votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act, raising questions about whether the House’s attempt to use the budget reconciliation process to do so will succeed.