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Health Policy
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2016 in review: What were you reading on Covering Health?
As we get ready to gear up for what is sure to be a year full of health-related news, it’s…
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What many Trump supporters believe about the promised elimination of the ACA
Many people who gained coverage under the Affordable Care Act voted for Donald Trump, even though he promised to get…
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ACA rollback likely to imperil Medicaid expansion
The New York Times Magazine’s recent feature, “Life in Obamacare’s dead zone,” looked at the Medicaid gap we’ve frequently written…
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Briefing focuses on integration of medical, oral health care
Oral health may be essential to overall health but the enduring gap between dental care and medical care impacts everything…
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Expansion of dental care uncertain under new administration
Amid promises to overturn the health care reform law and re-engineer Medicaid, voters swept Republicans into power in November. Oral…
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Trump’s nominee to lead HHS wrote conservative ACA replacement plan
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Dr. Tom Price, an orthopedic surgeon from Georgia who has served in the House for…
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What may happen to services for seniors during Trump administration?
Senior services will likely be under severe pressure in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. While it is impossible to know now…
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Six things to know about MACRA’s final rule
The final rule on the massive physician payment overhaul law came out on Oct. 14. Since then, interest and advocacy…
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Experts weigh in on the landscape of aging in the age of Trump
What happens now? For those working in aging services, opinions range from cautiously optimistic to downright fearful. Aging experts and…
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How will the election affect the business of health care?
The Washington Post has taken a post-election look at 15 major industries in a story aptly titled, “Mr. Business Goes…