From KFF Health News Network – Their latest podcast, What the Health, Just days after Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), who is also a doctor, was ousted in a primary election, he has already begun to separate himself from the agenda of President Donald Trump, who endorsed one of his opponents. Cassidy has half a year left in office and could, in that time, reshape health policy in an administration from which he’s now effectively freed.
From KFF Health News Network – Their latest podcast, What the Health, Open enrollment for health plans under the Affordable Care Act began Nov. 1, yet it remains unclear how much the estimated 24 million Americans who purchase from the ACA marketplaces will be expected to pay in premiums starting in January.
The HHS announced a proposed rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)(Section 1557) that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability in certain health programs and activities.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed a series of provisions to follow through on President Biden’s commitment to build on the Affordable Care Act, expand health coverage access and advance health equity. These provisions are the third installment of the payment notice for 2022.
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled, 7 – 2, to leave the Affordable Care Act in place. This decision will uphold health care coverage for millions of Americans. This week’s Friday Five focuses on the decision, government responses, industry responses, expert commentary, and public opinion surrounding The Affordable Care Act.
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