ACA & Market Stabilization Update – 7 December 2017

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Top Takeaways from this week – (1) Sen. Collins continues to negotiate with leadership for a vote on two market stabilization bills as Congress finalizes tax reform and fiscal year 2018 appropriations; and (2) the House is also working on delaying several ACA taxes through the Medicare extenders package. Congressional Action– On Saturday, the Senate… Read more »

Health Care Policy Update – Weekly Wrap-Up and What’s Ahead

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 What’s Ahead: This Week Hearings – Tuesday, December 5 Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, “Addressing the Opioid Crisis in America: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery.” Thursday, December 7 Senate HELP Committee, “Implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act: Progress and the Path Forward for Medical Innovation.” House Committee… Read more »

ACA & Market Stabilization Update – November 30, 2017

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Top Takeaway from this week – (1) The Senate is moving towards a vote on tax reform, which includes a repeal of the ACA’s individual mandate; (2) Senator Collins has said leadership is committed to enacting two market stabilization bills by the end of the year; and (3) Enrollment in the federally-facilitated exchanges slowed in… Read more »

Health Care Policy Update – Weekly Wrap-Up and What’s Ahead

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 What’s Ahead: This Week Hearings – Tuesday, November 28 House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, “Combating the Opioid Crisis.” (Baltimore, Maryland) Wednesday, November 29 Senate HELP Committee, “Nomination of Alex Azar to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services.” House Veterans Affairs Committee, “Examining VA’s Failure to Address Provider Quality and Safety Concerns.” Senate… Read more »

Health Care Policy Update – Weekly Wrap-Up and What’s Ahead

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Weekly Wrap-Up: Notable Health Care Developments From Last Week  Administration – On November 13, President Trump announced the nomination of Alex M. Azar to serve as HHS Secretary. Mr. Azar previously served as HHS Deputy Secretary from 2005-2007, and as HHS General Counsel from 2001-2005. The Senate Finance and HELP Committees will consider his nomination;… Read more »