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'It's a nightmare': Top Dem slams GOP megabill's Medicaid, SNAP cuts
MSNBC· 2025-07-01 02:31
What does it mean for motans. Uh, this bill, it's a nightmare like every other state. One out of two people in my state is on Medicaid if they're in assisted living.So, think about that. So, this they are literally giving tax cuts to the wealthiest, $400,000 tax cut to multi-millionaires on the backs of people in assisted living, kids who are getting kicked off of food assistance. And it is, as just pointed out correctly, over $4 trillion in debt, which is going to mean increased mortgage rates.It's going t ...
Trump's 'debt bomb!' $3 trillion deficit-busting bill dubbed 'insane' by Musk (Melber report)
MSNBC· 2025-06-30 23:48
Breaking news out of Washington where the United States Senate is debating what would be as a factual matter the largest change and cut to the modern safety net in our time. President Trump's legislative agenda itself hangs in the balance. There are things in here that people think are very bad.Big cuts to healthcare. There are things that Trump says are very good. But all of it drives through this budget process.We can see the Senate floor where they have been having what they call a voterama. The final vo ...
'Taking Medicaid from people who need it': Sen. Van Hollen slams Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
MSNBC· 2025-06-30 15:27
Joining us now, Democratic Senator Chris Van Golland from Maryland. He sits on both the budget and appropriations committee. Senator, we appreciate your time on a very busy day.First, you called the budget bill, quote, a fraud on the American people that would make even Enrod scammers blush. Strong words there. So, is there anything that your party, Democrats, can do to stop the progression of this bill.Well, Ariel, it's good to be with you. Uh, we are making all the arguments and we're urging people from a ...
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-06-29 03:00
From @WSJopinion: Democrats will continue to say that GOP changes to Medicaid amount to snatching healthcare from children, but the truth is closer to the inverse https://t.co/OIs9qc1qir ...
Losing! MAGA budget hits WALL as Senate ref overrules Trump’s deficit-busting bill (Melber report)
MSNBC· 2025-06-27 00:00
President Trump's domestic agenda is now facing a new and major setback. This is on the budget and some of the things that Trump and the MAGA crowd want to ram through the budget, which is despite everything going on obviously in the world, still Donald Trump and the Republican party's greatest priority, getting this done somehow. And yet, as you're going to see in this breaking news, Republican senators are dealing with the setback in real time today.Well, I mean, as you know, it's pretty frustrating, righ ...
The promises and pitfalls of AI in healthcare | Atin Jindal | TEDxBryantU
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-23 16:20
Healthcare Challenges & Opportunities - AI in healthcare aims to augment human intelligence, not replace it, utilizing technologies like machine learning and natural language processing [4][5] - The healthcare industry faces challenges including information overload, clinician burnout, and wasteful spending, with 20% of costs considered wasteful and significant expenses related to billing and administration [8][10][11] - AI can improve diagnosis using image recognition, reduce documentation burden through automated note-taking, and enhance hospital flow by triaging patients and allocating resources [12][13][15] AI Adoption & Concerns - AI adoption in healthcare follows the Gartner hype cycle, with image recognition already productive but disease treatment and behavioral health still facing inflated expectations and disillusionment [6][7] - There is existing bias against AI-generated medical advice, with people finding it less reliable and empathetic compared to advice from human doctors [16][17] - Legal and ethical questions arise regarding data ownership, liability for incorrect AI advice, and potential loss of trust in manual processes due to AI involvement [18][19] - Bias can be built into AI systems through problem selection, data collection methods, and inherent assumptions, potentially leading to skewed outcomes [21] Future Vision - The future vision involves AI-powered wearable devices that can detect health issues, alert emergency services, and transmit vital information to hospitals, improving patient care and outcomes [22][23][24][25]
Healthcare through street medicine | Melissa Dittberner | TEDxSioux Falls
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-13 15:39
[Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] What if I told you that the most effective health care system doesn't start in a hospital, but it starts in the streets. 12 years ago, between finishing my master's degree and beginning my PhD, I took my kids on a cross-country road trip to California. A sorry mommy's going back to school for a little longer adventure.We explored much of Southern California. During our time in LA, we unexpectedly found ourselves in the heart of Skid Row. Despite my own past expe ...
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito: Not expecting any 'radical' changes to GOP reconciliation bill
CNBC Television· 2025-06-12 12:31
Legislative Action & Political Strategy - The Senate is working on changes to the House-passed reconciliation bill with a July 4th deadline [1][2] - The Senate aims to make changes to the bill, but they are not expected to be radical [4] - Senate leadership is actively listening to members' concerns and incorporating ideas to ensure the bill's passage [5][6] - Securing the border, national security, and energy are key priorities for the bill [3] Fiscal & Economic Considerations - The bill is considered important for the economy and the prosperity of many people [6] - Maintaining current tax levels is a priority [3] Benefit Programs & Healthcare - Focus on ensuring benefits reach those who deserve and need them, specifically regarding SNAP and Medicaid [8][13] - Addressing waste, fraud, and abuse within benefit programs is crucial [9] - States are on tight budgets, and the federal government will consider this when implementing changes to programs like SNAP [10] - Medicaid is the fastest-growing part of the healthcare system and needs to be controlled [15] - Implementing work requirements and more frequent eligibility attestations for Medicaid beneficiaries are being considered [14] - The expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act is being reviewed to preserve benefits for those who qualify [13]
Warnock: Trump using military to convince us 'we are at war with one another'
MSNBC· 2025-06-11 01:50
Joining me now is Georgia Senator Reverend Rafael Waro. He's also the senior pastor of Atlanta's historic Ebenezer Baptist Church once led by Dr. . Martin Luther King Jr.. Senator, we've got a lot to talk about, including uh the legislation that's before you and your colleagues in the Senate. I want to start with this remarkable sort of inversion. We've seen the federalization of National Guard troops over the objection of a governor.uh 4,000 set to be deployed throughout California, active duty military uh ...