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Uncertainty In Washington Keeping Insurers, State Commissioners Off Balance
In an industry that relies on predictability the debate in Washington and the ever-looming threat that the president will cut off subsidies have rocked those trying to keep it stable.
Reconciliation Was Never Intended For Policy As Complex As Health Care — And It Shows
Because of the process Republicans are using to roll back health care is tied to how the provisions affect the budget, they have backed themselves somewhat into a corner.
The Democratic senators say they see no point in offering up their proposals if they’re amending what they say is a shell of a health care bill.
Murkowski’s ‘Spine Of Steel’ On Display During Health Care Debate
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) has remained an unshakable opponent to Republicans’ health care efforts even after President Donald Trump accused her of letting the party down.
Given The Option To Repeal Obamacare, Senators Balk
The “clean” repeal proposal would have given lawmakers two years to come up with an alternative, but some Republicans found the idea untenable.
Marketplace Will Slide Into Death Spiral Under Skinny Plan, Insurers Warn
Young, healthy people would no longer have an incentive to buy insurance if the individual mandate is scrapped, thus driving costs up for everyone. Meanwhile, KHN offers a look at how “things went badly” when states tried to lift coverage requirements.
‘Political Punt’ Or GOP’s Best Chance: Attention Shifts To Skinny Plan As Other Options Fail
The plan would roll back only a few of the Affordable Care Act’s provisions, but in such a divided Senate, it might be Republicans’ only hope of getting something passed.
Seema Verma Runs Medicaid. Her Husband’s Practice Won’t Accept It.
Dr. Sanjay Mishra, the husband of CMS Administrator Seema Verma, is part of a group practice in Indiana that does not accept Medicaid payments.
States Have Tried Versions Of ‘Skinny Repeal.’ It Didn’t Go Well.
Republican senators are warming to the idea of a scaled-back plan that would delete the Affordable Care Act’s individual and employer mandates but leave the rest of law generally intact. But this approach has caused difficulties in the past.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Medicaid Proves A Lifeline For Clients Of Crisis Pregnancy Centers
For pregnant women in the United States, Medicaid is less a safety net than a building block of the maternity care system.
How To Get Long-Term Care At Home Without Busting The Bank
The majority of older adults receive long-term care at home and need help covering these services with affordable insurance policies. The long-term insurance industry needs to focus on home care.
Repeal-And-Delay Proposal Fails In Senate, 45-55
As senators continue to debate health care legislation, a “clean” plan to repeal most of the Affordable Care Act in two years, without replacing it, fails to garner enough votes to pass.
Licencia médica paga, una idea que trasciende las batallas políticas
Estados Unidos es el único país industrializado que no garantiza una licencia paga para cuidar a un niño o un miembro de la familia enfermo. Republicanos y demócratas pueden estar actuando para cambiar esto.
Here’s a review of editorials and opinions on a range of public health issues.
Opinion writers offer their takes on health policies that operate as context to the current congressional debate.
How It’s Playing On the Ground: A ‘Farce’ Not A Plan? Scolding A Senator
News outlets beyond the beltway offer their perspectives on the Senate’s replacement for Obamacare and what lawmakers should be doing.
Editorial pages offer mostly harshly words but some positive thoughts on the Senate’s continuing effort to replace the Affordable Care Act.
Perspectives: Too Often In U.S. Profit Comes Before Public Interest
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
Democrats Announce Three-Pronged Plan To Tackle High Drug Prices
News outlets report on stories related to pharmaceutical pricing.