Policy and Legislation

AHA objects to what it calls a "heavy handed approach" of a threat of nonparticipation in Medicare and Medicaid.

The undercurrent of the VP debate is the age and health of the two men vying for the presidency.

Meanwhile, more than twice as many clinicians said they prefer former Vice President Joe Biden's healthcare plan to President Trump's.

Passage in the Senate appears unlikely, with the GOP favoring a slimmer, $500 billion package.

The news could affect the economy, the health system's financial wellbeing and throw upcoming presidential debates into question.

The American Hospital Association said it would continue to seek a permanent solution, including loan forgiveness. 

Daniel Forslund, chairman of the Innovation and Development Committee in Region Stockholm, says providers and citizens have an open mindset, which has enabled rapid digital transformation to take place effectively during COVID-19.

Presidential challenger Joe Biden was largely successful in framing the President 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.  

Republicans have yet to pass a plan that would replace the ACA or cover individuals with preexisting conditions.