Policy and Legislation
Most people with ASD need care through adulthood, the study said, at substantial cost.
Trump appoints Health and Human Services official Don Wright as Acting Secretary.
The rule would increase the availability of mental health, specialty and general clinical care for all beneficiaries.
Leaders from 41 states called for a delay of the cuts for at least two years -- or until Congress can find a "sustainable, permanent solution."
Critics call for bipartisan solutions to expand access to affordable coverage, stabilize the insurance markets and lower healthcare costs.
Despite the collapse of the latest Senate effort to repeal the ACA, Republicans are still keen on shrinking the amount of Medicaid money Washington sends to states.
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.