Policy and Legislation
There's a lot up in the air for healthcare policy following Donald Trump's surprising win. A complete repeal of the Affordable Care Act won't be possible - at least not initially, say two HIMSS policy experts.
Over one million people selected plans between Nov. 1, when open enrollment began, to Nov. 12, CMS said.
Republican Georgia rep and surgeon is a longtime Trump supporter and voice against Obamacare.
Texas went from just 2,314 "conscientious exemptions" in 2003 to 44,716 this year, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Providers worry they will shoulder more of the cost of care due to cuts in Medicare reimbursement, elimination of subsidies.
Physicians should be models of leadership, articulate individual responsibilities, encourage insights from other team members, AMA says.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services adds Medicaid drug spending, manufacturer rebate to consumer website.
Some of the conservative replacement proposals show that the "individual mandate," as it's called, could still exist, but in another guise.
Ranks of uninsured could swell by millions if the Affordable Care Act is repealed, hospitals must take steps to protect reimbursements, experts say.
Athenahealth CEO Jonathan Bush and consultant Paul Keckley both think Trump's desire to run the country as a businessman means programs that test new payment models will remain.