Policy and Legislation
Groups including Adventist Health System, Cleveland Clinic, Dartmouth-Hitchcock tell administration that these models should be expanded, not cut.
Block granting Medicaid is a centerpiece of health proposals supported by House Speaker Paul Ryan and Rep. Tom Price.
Price repeatedly said he wanted a healthcare system that was affordable and accessible for every American, but gave no policy specifics.
The DOJ argued during the 13-day trial that the effect of the merger would substantially lessen competition in the public exchange markets.
Price took issue with heavy-handed government mandates on how healthcare is practiced.
Senate Finance Committee expected to focus on the legislator's views on Medicare and replacing the Affordable Care Act.
Senators including Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders raise concerns about potential illegal trades.
While experts think the order targets individual and employer mandates, most think issues such as value-based purchasing fines aren't being targeted.
Price pressed Medicare officials on funding change that led to windfall for biotech company run by a top campaign contributor, document shows.
Findings suggest reversing the Medicaid expansion would pose significant problems for people with long-term illness, researchers say.