Policy and Legislation
Congressional donations from pharma PACs rose 11 percent in this year's first quarter, compared to first quarter 2015, Kaiser analysis shows.
Rules by Senate's advisory means 60 votes would be required to pass certain provisions of the Senate health bill.
The new bill can change HSA-eligible plans if a list of services covered pre-deductible were expanded, particularly for those with chronic conditions.
Cruz amendment to allow stripped down plans for healthy consumers not included in CBO score.
Premiums in the individual market would increase by about 25 percent next year, reach 50 percent in 2020 and double by 2026, CBO said.
With future subsidies up in the air, some states, including California and Pennsylvania, allowed insurers to submit two sets of proposed premiums.
Findings from the draft report from the amendment proposed by Sen. Ted Cruz drew immediate criticism from health policy experts.
Senate majority leader proposes to wipe the slate clean in an ACA repeal, yet under reconciliation, only parts of the bill would be rescinded.
In retrospect, Republicans' inability to overhaul the health law should not come as much of a surprise and there are several reasons why.
Federal reports in recent years from Medicare advisory board, as well as GAO and OIG, have raised concerns about 340B program.