Policy and Legislation
At question is whether a temporary cap on funds makes retroactive payments moot, even as insurers upheld their part of the bargain under the Affordable Care Act.
American Hospital Association, America's Health Insurance Plans say order will raise prices.
Not only were there no employment changes, but Medicaid coverage rates have been dropping due to confusion and lack of awareness.
Most respondents to a public opinion survey say evidence should have "a lot of influence" on policy, but few feel it actually does.
The Lower Health Care Costs Act from the Senate HELP committee will be marked up next week prior to going before the full Senate.
Watch the stream of the second day of our Helsinki event in its entirety, which included interviews with experts and thought leaders discussing pressing issues including interoperability and EHRs.
Rule misleads patients about their out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, a factor the manufacturers say HHS already concedes.
Hospitals said cuts to 340B savings would force them to scale back certain programs, though the 340B program remains controversial.
While most vertical mergers do not impair competition, it should not be assumed that all are benign or that savings are passed onto consumers, Senate Judiciary subcommittee hears.
The industry has miles to go before public policies align with social determinants of health, but the increasing pace of change is encouraging, says health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn.