Susan Morse
The GOP could afford to lose only two votes to pass the bill by simple majority in time for budget reconciliation by a Sept. 30 deadline.
Under Graham-Collins, millions would lose comprehensive health insurance that covers high-cost medical events, according to CBO report.
Senate Finance Committee debate sees protesters removed from hearing.
Physicians transitioning to MIPS and hospitals going for meaningful use can avoid penalty.
Sens. Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy court Maine and Alaska Senators by revising the bill to provide more funding for states that are low in population but have a high healthcare spending.
OIG review of whether the use of chartered jets complies with Federal Travel Regulations follows request by Democrats.
The AMA dashboard includes the "wins" and "asks" for MACRA's merit-based incentives and alternative payment models.
Bill is seen as a last-ditch effort for Republicans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act by the Sept. 30 deadline for budget reconciliation.
ACO and hospital executives say they want greater flexibility in models for Medicare, Medicaid and dual-eligible patients.
Acquisition helps position Anthem as a dominant player in a market projected to increase in enrollment, revenue, but shrink in the number of insurers.