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Policy and Legislation

By Jeff Lagasse | 11:44 am | October 02, 2020
Passage in the Senate appears unlikely, with the GOP favoring a slimmer, $500 billion package.
By Susan Morse | 09:25 am | October 02, 2020
The news could affect the economy, health systems' financial well-being and throw upcoming presidential debates into question.
By Susan Morse | 03:44 pm | October 01, 2020
The American Hospital Association said it would continue to seek a permanent solution, including loan forgiveness. 
By Jonah Comstock | 08:58 am | September 30, 2020
Biden was largely successful in framing Trump as ineffective in both his handling of the virus and his lack of a plan to replace the ACA.
The American Telemedicine Association's comments focused on expanding telehealth access, changes to remote monitoring services, and the provision of telehealth in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.
By Susan Morse | 04:24 pm | September 28, 2020
Republicans have yet to pass a plan that would replace the ACA or cover individuals with preexisting conditions.
The remaining federal payments are being used to lower individual ACA plans by an average of 1% statewide for 2021.
By Susan Morse | 01:50 pm | September 27, 2020
Barrett has been critical of past Supreme Court decisions upholding the ACA. 
By Susan Morse | 04:37 pm | September 25, 2020
They want the Inspector General to look into reports that millions went to defense contractors for "jet engine parts, body armor and dress uniforms." 
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:14 pm | September 25, 2020
The FDA will oversee the importation of prescription medications from Canada that are labeled for use in the U.S.