Susan Morse
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.
Millions would be expected to lose coverage under the bill that would fund individual insurance through block grants to states.
CMS innovation center programs in limbo as officials say free market approach will encourage competition among healthcare providers.
Bipartisan bill reduces the amount of federal matching funds included in the Affordable Care Act.
Preliminary effect on budget deficits will be ready next week, but score will lack the number of uninsured and the impact on premiums, CBO says.