If health plans become cheaper under Republican lawmakers, what happens to the individuals who are seriously ill? Partner Tom Barker discusses the proposed tweaks to the GOP health bill with the Washington Post. Click here to read the article. More
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Medicaid & The American Health Care Act
It’s official—the 115th Congress has set its sights on overhauling the Medicaid program. We predicted as much (here and here) shortly after the November 2016 presidential elections, but now we have some insight into exactly what those proposed changes to Medicaid will be.
On March 6, 2017, the House Energy & Commerce Committee (E&C) and Ways & Means Committee (W&M) officially released draft legislation,… More
How the Leaked Repeal and Replace Draft Bill Would Transform Medicaid
There is little doubt now that Republicans have set their sights on Medicaid as part of their effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). On February 24, 2017, a House Republican Discussion Draft Bill (Draft Bill) dated February 10, 2017, was leaked to the press. The Draft Bill repeals major provisions of the ACA and includes some replacement proposals as well. However, one of the Draft Bill’s prominent focus areas is Medicaid. … More