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One Year Left: How Can Obama Secure His Health Care Legacy?
After throwing the bulk of his political capital behind the passage and implementation of the Affordable Care Act in the first seven years of his administration, what can President Obama do in his final year in office to secure that legacy?
‘Cadillac’ Tax Delay: A Chance To Refine or First Step To Kill It Altogether?
Last month’s two-year delay of the “Cadillac” tax created uncertainty. The Obama administration says the delay is a chance to refine the provision, but opponents view the delay as the first step in eliminating the Cadillac tax altogether.
New Year, New ACA Provisions, Court Cases and More
As the Affordable Care Act heads into its sixth year, employers are bracing for the full employer mandate and new reporting provisions, while the Obama administration prepares to go back to court. In this issue of “Road to Reform,” we look ahead to see what 2016 has to hold for health care.
We’re Still Not Talking About Health Care’s ‘Elephant in the Room’
One expert warns that providers’ growing market power is a looming problem in health care — and the Affordable Care Act has only made it worse.
Amid Growing Rx Costs, No Consensus on Addressing Access
As rising prescription drug prices increasingly make headlines, stakeholders struggle to find the “right idea” to address them, as well as ensure medication access for consumers.
Why Maryland — Not California — Pulled Off the ‘Boldest Proposal’ in Health Care
The Old Line State is trying something new: Maryland’s hospitals have moved away from fee-for-service and embraced global budgets. And the early returns are promising.
What Paul Ryan’s Election to House Speaker Means for the Affordable Care Act
Newly elected House Speaker Paul Ryan has signaled he will continue to fight the Affordable Care Act by exploring replacement plans. While it is unlikely that Ryan will be able to make any moves on health care reform while President Obama is in office, the 2016 presidential election could open new doors, experts say.
Apples and Oranges: How Should We Look at Republican, Democratic Health Care Plans?
Republican and Democratic 2016 presidential candidates differ so widely in agenda and ideology that it can be difficult to compare how their health reform plans stack up. But experts say there are some best practices to follow when analyzing the proposals.
ACA’s Home Care Pilot Shows Strong Results Out the Gate
Initial data show the Independence at Home Demonstration project has the potential to rein in spending, which some Affordable Care Act critics say has been missing from the law. Some industry experts are calling for the program to be implemented at the national level, while others say it might be too early to determine the program’s success and sustainability.
The Affordable Care Act’s Two Futures
Many observers believe the Affordable Care Act is on steadier footing, now that it’s survived two Supreme Court challenges. So what does the future hold for the law? How will it change? And what will it take for the law to be repealed?