The ACA is starting a new era with President Biden at the helm of a new administration. We wanted to hear about what happens when a state not only fully embraces the ACA but keeps harmful regulations at bay that hurt marketplaces and patients. Chip is joined by the Executive Director of Covered California Peter Lee on the newest episode of Hospitals In Focus. The two discuss the basic tenets of the legislation, how and why California has been such a success at lowering its uninsured patient rate and what steps President Biden may take to encourage the hold out states to expand Medicaid. […]
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WASHINGTON – The Federation of American Hospitals sent a letter to President Biden, Vice President Harris, and congressional leaders outlining priorities to be included in the next COVID-19 relief package. “President Biden predicted he would […]
Read More… from FAH Letter to Congress and the Biden Administration Outlines Priorities for COVID-19 Relief Package
WASHINGTON – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement after reviewing the Executive Orders issued today by President Joe Biden: “Removing roadblocks impeding Medicaid enrollment and bolstering the ACA will provide millions […]
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The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden is tomorrow and to kick off the third season of FAH’s Hospitals In Focus podcast, Chip Kahn is joined by two well-known health policy experts to discuss the new […]
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