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Policy and Legislation

By Susan Morse | 01:37 pm | February 06, 2020
Plan satisfaction will now have a greater effect on MA star ratings, as the Advance Notice proposes to double the value member satisfaction.
By Susan Morse | 03:56 pm | February 05, 2020
The president promised to protect Medicaid, yet his Administration's proposal to change the funding mechanism would cap funds, physician says.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:08 pm | February 05, 2020
There were several policy changes that had immediate effects, such as shortened enrollment periods and reductions in hospital payments.
By Susan Morse | 11:14 pm | February 04, 2020
President Trump touts administration's victories as Democratic rivals are in New Hampshire ahead of February 11 primary.
By Susan Morse | 11:04 am | February 03, 2020
American Hospital Association, American Health Care Association question rule; Democrats call block grants illegal.
By Susan Morse | 05:43 pm | January 31, 2020
Beginning at 5 p.m., EST on Sunday, February 2, the U.S. will implement temporary measures to contain the virus.
By Susan Morse | 11:55 am | January 31, 2020
To require the public disclosure of privately negotiated rates exceeds legal authority, AHIP says.
By Susan Morse | 09:44 am | January 29, 2020
The proportion unable to see a physician owing to cost increased by 2.7% overall; by 5.9% among the uninsured and 3.6% among the insured.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:32 pm | January 28, 2020
Biden's plan would cover an additional 15 to 20 million people, compared to 20 to 30 million for Buttigieg, about 35 million for Sanders and Warren.
By Susan Morse | 04:33 pm | January 24, 2020
Violation comes with threat of withholding federal funding for non-compliance.