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Policy and Legislation

By Kaiser Health News | 10:51 am | July 20, 2017
Findings from the draft report from the amendment proposed by Sen. Ted Cruz drew immediate criticism from health policy experts.
By Susan Morse | 02:50 pm | July 19, 2017
Senate majority leader proposes to wipe the slate clean in an ACA repeal, yet under reconciliation, only parts of the bill would be rescinded.
By Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News | 11:16 am | July 19, 2017
In retrospect, Republicans' inability to overhaul the health law should not come as much of a surprise and there are several reasons why.
By Kaiser Health News | 10:31 am | July 19, 2017
Federal reports in recent years from Medicare advisory board, as well as GAO and OIG, have raised concerns about 340B program.
By Susan Morse | 04:51 pm | July 18, 2017
In colorful graphics, Price blamed the ACA for not only slowing business and job growth, but as the reasons for canceling family vacations and for skipping birthday and Christmas gifts.
By Susan Morse | 01:27 pm | July 18, 2017
Senate Majority Leader is calling for vote to repeal Affordable Care Act but delay implementation for two years.
By Susan Morse | 01:49 pm | July 17, 2017
Amendment would allow plans to refuse coverage, charge different rates, or not offer comprehensive benefits based on age and gender, letter says.
By Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health News | 10:30 am | July 17, 2017
A fresh attempt by the Republican Party to undo the Affordable Care Act injects more uncertainty into plans for people with pre-existing conditions.
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:57 pm | July 14, 2017
The groups are criticizing several key provisions they say would harm the industry and consumers alike.
By Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News | 12:27 pm | July 14, 2017
The impact is not just on the availability of services. A 2007 study found that in areas with many uninsured people, the quality of care was also lower.