Policy and Legislation
Savings for entities in the 340B program purchasing drugs through the program totaled $6 billion in 2015, HHS says.
Price's management experience, ability to rally HHS employees called into question, as are past business dealings.
Industry experts say there is no crisis; top Republicans see a medical malpractice threatening U.S. health care.
Resolution enables Republicans to repeal the Affordable Care Act with a simple majority vote.
Tom Price, Trump's HHS Secretary nominee, calls it "experimenting with Americans' health," and is likely to revoke the program.
Most agree that no matter what else may change, quality payment programs under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, or MACRA, will continue.
Senator Bernie Sanders, others urge colleagues to organize 'Our First Stand: Save Health Care' on Jan. 15.
Group reportedly discussed options, including Trump's proposed privatization of Department of Veterans Affairs.
Congressional Budget Office says comprehensive major medical coverage at a minimum, covers high-cost medical events.
Agency outlines ways manufacturers can protect against cyber attacks, but doesn't mention enforcement.