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Everything You Need To Know About Block Grants — The Heart Of GOP’s Medicaid Plans
Republican plans to transform Medicaid could help set debate on the role of government and entitlements. Here’s an explanation of how it could work.
Trump’s First Order Has Strong Words On Health. Actual Impact May Be Weak.
Trump administration has tools to break the health law. Will it use them?
One GOP Plan Says States That Like Their Obamacare Can Keep It
California and other states could continue to cover people under the ACA or create new approaches, according to a bill introduced Monday. Many Democrats fear such state options won’t draw enough federal funding and will fragment coverage nationwide.
Trump’s HHS Choice: First A Letter To Medicare. Then A Campaign Contribution
Rep. Tom Price, up for running HHS under President Trump, helped a company that became a top campaign donor, records show.
Trump Stays Silent On Health Law In Speech, Then Sets Tone For Repeal
Trump did not mention his plans for the health law in his inaugural address but later that day signed an order intended to “minimize the economic burden” of the health law.
Six U.S. Senators Confronting Trump’s HHS Cabinet Pick Own Health Care Stocks, Too
Donald Trump’s pick to run HHS has been under fire for trading health care stocks but at least six Senators at his confirmation hearings also own such stocks.
Budget Scorekeepers Say GOP Plan Would Raise The Number Of Uninsured By 32M
An analysis by the Congressional Budget Office offers an estimate of the effects of the repeal plan offered by congressional Republican in 2015, which may be a blueprint for efforts currently underway to overhaul the health law.
Top Price Contributor Allegedly Leaned On Employees To Support PAC
President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet pick Tom Price “assisted” a company and campaign donor who tapped executives with an urgent request to donate.
Cheaper Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids Could Be On The Way
The FDA and other agencies are loosening restrictions on hearing aid sales and opening the door to less expensive, over-the-counter products.
Medicare Failed To Recover Up To $125 Million In Overpayments, Records Show
Medicare overpaid five insurance plans by $128 million yet only recovered $3 million, audits show.