Policy and Legislation

The president-elect's policies will have immediate impact on U.S. hospitals, ambulatory centers, health insurers and supply chain companies.

It's unlikely that congressional Republicans could force a repeal of the law as Democrats have enough votes to sustain filibuster.

Healthcare IT News and Healthcare Finance surveyed readers to find out whether they approve of the president-elect.

Survey responses range from massive disruption to more competitive markets. Hospital leaders are hoping that prices go down but alternative payment models MACRA, MIPS and MSSP remain.

Healthcare Finance and Healthcare IT News surveyed readers and found many are anxiously expecting short-term chaos, skyrocketing costs, increased fraud and uninsured people dying after president-elect Donald Trump moves into the White House.

A sophisticated cyberattack could inhibit the new President's initial momentum for accomplishing important campaign issues, the analyst house said.

The president-elect has already laid out a plan that many feel will cause massive disruption to the industry.

Reducing the number of people in Medicaid while ensuring that only the most needy -- such as children and pregnant women -- remain eligible will be a goal for Trump and the new Congress.

Topping the list of ACA provisions likely to survive under Trump is the requirement that employers cover workers' children up to the age of 26.

Senate leader did not say whether budget reconciliation would be used to repeal the law.