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iVantage exec says new administration could pay closer attention to the Save Rural Hospitals Act, a bill that was proposed in 2015 with bipartisan support.
Media outlets have spent the past few days theorizing about the potential implications.
Bremberg currently advises Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and was an advisor for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker during his presidential bid.
The President-elect doesn't share how his administration will actually repeal Obama's legacy, but his plan includes Health Savings Accounts, hints about abortion laws and FDA reforms, among other points.
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.
For 30 percent of beneficiaries, the monthly premium for Medicare Part B will be $134 for 2017, a 10 percent increase from 2016.