Affordable Care Act
As Congress returns: health care fixes
After the Senate failed to pass a version of repeal and replace in late July, Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), chair of […]
Washington’s week ahead: July 17
In the latest of a string of setbacks, ObamaCare reconciliation vote delayed in the Senate as Arizona Senator John McCain is treated for […]
Where McConnell’s latest attempt to pass a health care bill stands
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s latest attempt to pass the GOP’s health care agenda was revived this week with the […]
Compare latest version of Senate GOP health bill to first attempt
Below is a summary of the discussion draft released yesterday by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell with those comments in […]
Congress seeks elusive consensus before summer recess
Barring cancellation of a portion or all of the scheduled summer recess—an event not currently expected despite the requests of […]
How the Better Care Reconciliation Act changes Section 1332 State Innovation Waivers
Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) permits a state to apply for a State Innovation Waiver to pursue […]
Washington on one page: June 26
THE LEDE: Leader McConnell drops 142 page discussion draft, while 7 GOP Senators express “real concerns.” The Washington Post writes […]
Six ways the Senate Obamacare replacement plan differs from the House bill
After an eight year effort to dismantle Obamacare, Republicans are closer than ever to redesigning significant portions of the law. […]
Medicaid the lynchpin in Obamacare replacement debate
As Obamacare replacement legislation moves through the House and Senate, one issue will continue to shape the debate: the level […]
Obamacare repair, not replacement: more than a change in messaging
Last week Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing on four Obamacare replacement bills. The […]
Trump taps Price to lead HHS
On Tuesday, November 29, President-elect Trump announced the nomination of Republican Representative Tom Price of Georgia to be Secretary of […]