Trump White House pushes new health plan as GOP seeks details
House lawmakers hope Tuesday to release a new Trump administration-backed version of the health-care bill they had to abandon last month.
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MARC offers support for Medicare Secondary Payer reform bill
Due to convoluted prescription drug plan reimbursement responsibilities, the coalition is behind a new law meant to improve the MSP program in Medicare Part D.
Trump’s health secretary won’t say if administration still supports ACA repeal
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price wouldn’t say whether the Trump administration still supports repeal of the ACA, days after his party’s efforts to overhaul the law broke down.
House GOP clings to ACA repeal dream despite bill collapse
Leaders of moderate and conservative U.S. House Republican factions are talking about how to revive the health-care bill that some of them helped bring down last week.
Congress eyes stop-loss, medical malpractice bills
Proposals could help employers in their ongoing struggle to slow the growth of health benefit costs, experts say.
Wellness bill debate highlights privacy vs. results
While supporters praise the Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act’s consistent view of incentives across various laws, critics worry about patient discrimination.
HSAs to see explosive growth
Health savings accounts are becoming vastly more important for employees because they not only help with medical savings, but put workers on a better track for retirement, experts say.
New legislation proposes easing wellness program regulations
Rules put in place by the EEOC, HIPAA, GINA and ADA on funding and incentivizing have proved to be labyrinthine for wellness consultants and employers.
Benefits Think CBO estimate of AHCA impact on employer-sponsored benefits is off the mark
The Congressional Budget Office’s assessment that 7 million fewer Americans will have health coverage at work by 2027 ignores other opportunities proposed by the GOP, says CIAB’s Joel Wood.
Joel Wood
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers
Healthcare vote canceled as House GOP balks at bill
Republicans scrapped a vote on the embattled American Health Care Act bill Friday due to opposition from moderates and conservatives, just a day after President Trump demanded a do-or-die vote on it.
Trump digs in heels on gambit for GOP to vote on health bill
The Trump administration doubled down on its demand that House Republican leaders hold a vote Friday on their embattled healthcare bill without any changes.
Business as usual for industry as advisers await health reform action
As lawmakers continue to debate the American Health Care Act, brokers are keeping their sights on the impact to clients.
Business as usual for industry as employers await health reform action
As lawmakers continue to debate the American Health Care Act, employers are keeping their focus on quality care for employees.
GOP delays health vote as holdouts weigh White House offer
House leaders delayed a scheduled vote on their embattled health-care bill as conservatives mulled a deal proposed by the Trump administration aimed at winning Republican holdouts’ support.
10 cities most affected by AHCA
Comparative analysis looks at how the Republican proposed healthcare law stacks up against the Affordable Care Act, and how cities across the country would be affected if enacted.
HSAs to see explosive growth
Health savings accounts are becoming vastly more important for employees because they not only help with medical savings, but put workers on a better track for retirement, experts say.
Benefits Think Looking for congressional leadership on healthcare transparency
Adviser Mark Gaunya acknowledges a ‘sad truth’ from his recent visit to Capitol Hill — legislators aren’t interested in making insurance costs more transparent.
Mark Gaunya
Borislow Insurance
Benefits Think CBO estimate of AHCA impact on employer-sponsored benefits is off the mark
The Congressional Budget Office’s assessment that 7 million fewer Americans will have health coverage at work by 2027 ignores other opportunities proposed by the GOP, says CIAB’s Joel Wood.
Joel Wood
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers
Benefits Think Is Obamacare lite really less calories? What employers need to know
These mark-ups are just the starting point in a process where the House and Senate will each weigh in. We may also see additional proposals from the Trump administration before any new legislation is in final form.
Donald Schroeder
Foley & Lardner
GOP dissent mounts on health care even as bill advances in House
Republican dissension is mounting over a proposal to repeal and replace the ACA, even as the bill passed another hurdle in Congress.
