Policy and Legislation
Enrollment season has already been shortened while access and uncertainty in the marketplace are still a concern.
Congress has four days to vote on reauthorizing billions of dollars for community health centers and other health programs for the 2018 budget year.
Senators said that while they support efficiencies in Medicare, it should be done in a manner that doesn't compromise access to care for seniors.
Drug industry PACs can mobilize quickly to disperse funds to legislators ahead of impending legislative issues.
The GOP could afford to lose only two votes to pass the bill by simple majority in time for budget reconciliation by a Sept. 30 deadline.
Under Graham-Collins, millions would lose comprehensive health insurance that covers high-cost medical events, according to CBO report.
Senate Finance Committee debate sees protesters removed from hearing.
Physicians transitioning to MIPS and hospitals going for meaningful use can avoid penalty.
HHS will also shut down the federal exchange -- healthcare.gov -- overnight on the first day of open enrollment, Nov. 1.
Majority say a government-run system would save the healthcare system money and improve the efficiency of the system.