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Post-Election Top Policy Changes To Watch In 2017
While every new year brings change, with Donald Trump elected to become the next president and the U.S. House and Senate both having Republican majorities, managed healthcare executives will see more changes than usual in 2017—beginning with repealing and replacing most of the provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). ...
Blog
Medicaid Endangers Lives; Block Grants Can Save Them
Democrats and their enablers in the media are hyperventilating about the GOP’s drive to cap federal Medicaid funding with a series of “block grants” to the states as part of their replacement plan for Obamacare. “25 million people could lose health insurance,” blared the Washington Post. NBC grimly pronounced that ...
Commentary
Forging A Post-Obamacare Health Policy Debate
The end of Obamacare is near. But while Republican lawmakers plan on repealing the law early in 2017, they may take as long as three years to finalize Obamacare’s replacement. In other words, the debate over the future of America’s health system is just beginning. Democrats are certain to use ...
Commentary
Under Trump, Americans Can Finally Put Obamacare Behind Us
Donald Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton bodes well for the future of America’s healthcare system. With Obamacare in a full-on “death spiral,” voters were clearly in no mood for Clinton’s plan to “build on” the president’s healthcare law. Instead, they chose a president who has said that his first order ...
Commentary
Trump Policy Will Lead To More Affordable Coverage
Donald Trump’s surprising victory in Tuesday’s presidential election raises a host of questions about what will happen over the next four years. But one thing is certain—Obamacare’s days are numbered. More than any other issue, the president-elect and the Republican congressional majority agree on the need to repeal and replace ...
Commentary
Here Are The Benefits Of The GOP Plan To Replace Obamacare
As the 45th president, what to do with “disastrous” Obamacare will top President-elect Donald Trump’s list of priorities. Repeal isn’t enough. Republicans must enact a replacement that will expand access to affordable coverage, foster more competition in the healthcare marketplace and reduce long-term costs. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan’s ...
Business & Economics
Addressing The Systemic Problems Of Rising Health Care Costs In America
Even with the 2016 Presidential campaign mercifully coming to an end, there is more drama to come. While there will be many epicenters, perhaps none will impact the daily lives of more citizens than the impending drama in the health care industry. While not referring to the Affordable Care Act, ...
Health Care
Who Has the Best Health Care Plan – Hillary or Donald?
SACRAMENTO – As America prepares to choose a new president, the Pacific Research Institute today offered voters a nonpartisan guide to help them decide which candidate is best on health care. “Who is elected as our next President will have a significant impact on the future of America’s health care ...
Commentary
How to Cover the Sick and Lower Premiums without Breaking the Bank
Fifty-one percent of Americans now disapprove of Obamacare — the highest share this year, according to Gallup. It’s easy to see why. Insurers are abandoning the health law’s exchanges, leaving consumers few plans to choose from. Those carriers that haven’t pulled out plan to hike rates an average of 25 ...
California
Health Care Needs Effective Reforms, Not the CREATES Act
Congress is back in session. With the election looming, this means a frenetic dash to pass bills on a number of big ticket items, including the budget and Zika funding. While the legislative fight over these issues will likely dominate the headlines, we cannot forget about other below-the-radar, but nevertheless ...
Post-Election Top Policy Changes To Watch In 2017
While every new year brings change, with Donald Trump elected to become the next president and the U.S. House and Senate both having Republican majorities, managed healthcare executives will see more changes than usual in 2017—beginning with repealing and replacing most of the provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). ...
Medicaid Endangers Lives; Block Grants Can Save Them
Democrats and their enablers in the media are hyperventilating about the GOP’s drive to cap federal Medicaid funding with a series of “block grants” to the states as part of their replacement plan for Obamacare. “25 million people could lose health insurance,” blared the Washington Post. NBC grimly pronounced that ...
Forging A Post-Obamacare Health Policy Debate
The end of Obamacare is near. But while Republican lawmakers plan on repealing the law early in 2017, they may take as long as three years to finalize Obamacare’s replacement. In other words, the debate over the future of America’s health system is just beginning. Democrats are certain to use ...
Under Trump, Americans Can Finally Put Obamacare Behind Us
Donald Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton bodes well for the future of America’s healthcare system. With Obamacare in a full-on “death spiral,” voters were clearly in no mood for Clinton’s plan to “build on” the president’s healthcare law. Instead, they chose a president who has said that his first order ...
Trump Policy Will Lead To More Affordable Coverage
Donald Trump’s surprising victory in Tuesday’s presidential election raises a host of questions about what will happen over the next four years. But one thing is certain—Obamacare’s days are numbered. More than any other issue, the president-elect and the Republican congressional majority agree on the need to repeal and replace ...
Here Are The Benefits Of The GOP Plan To Replace Obamacare
As the 45th president, what to do with “disastrous” Obamacare will top President-elect Donald Trump’s list of priorities. Repeal isn’t enough. Republicans must enact a replacement that will expand access to affordable coverage, foster more competition in the healthcare marketplace and reduce long-term costs. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan’s ...
Addressing The Systemic Problems Of Rising Health Care Costs In America
Even with the 2016 Presidential campaign mercifully coming to an end, there is more drama to come. While there will be many epicenters, perhaps none will impact the daily lives of more citizens than the impending drama in the health care industry. While not referring to the Affordable Care Act, ...
Who Has the Best Health Care Plan – Hillary or Donald?
SACRAMENTO – As America prepares to choose a new president, the Pacific Research Institute today offered voters a nonpartisan guide to help them decide which candidate is best on health care. “Who is elected as our next President will have a significant impact on the future of America’s health care ...
How to Cover the Sick and Lower Premiums without Breaking the Bank
Fifty-one percent of Americans now disapprove of Obamacare — the highest share this year, according to Gallup. It’s easy to see why. Insurers are abandoning the health law’s exchanges, leaving consumers few plans to choose from. Those carriers that haven’t pulled out plan to hike rates an average of 25 ...
Health Care Needs Effective Reforms, Not the CREATES Act
Congress is back in session. With the election looming, this means a frenetic dash to pass bills on a number of big ticket items, including the budget and Zika funding. While the legislative fight over these issues will likely dominate the headlines, we cannot forget about other below-the-radar, but nevertheless ...
