Policy and Legislation
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.
Heated debates over replacing Obamacare and roadblocks erected via industry cash have slowed down lawmakers despite the general agreement with the public on the need for legislation.
Sens. Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy court Maine and Alaska Senators by revising the bill to provide more funding for states that are low in population but have a high healthcare spending.
The AMA dashboard includes the "wins" and "asks" for MACRA's merit-based incentives and alternative payment models.
Bill is seen as a last-ditch effort for Republicans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act by the Sept. 30 deadline for budget reconciliation.