House Republican Bill Lays the Groundwork for Expanding ObamaCare Subsidies
Update: H.R. 6311 has been posted to the House Rules Committee’s website. The bill is the vehicle for the Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings…
Medicaid Match Rates Incentivize Waste
As the mandatory piece of federal expenditures consumes an ever-increasing percentage of the overall federal budget, Medicaid spending continues to rise within this mandatory piece. Many factors have contributed to…
With Time Running Out, Conservatives Should Take Graham-Cassidy Seriously
Last week, four Republican senators unveiled a proposal that could present a path forward on health insurance reform. The proposal, introduced in the form of an amendment to the House-passed…
Capitol Hill Update: July 24, 2017
The House and Senate are in session this week.
Capitol Hill Update: July 17, 2017
The House and Senate are in session this week.
Consumer Freedom Option Included in Senate Health Insurance Bill, but ObamaCare Remains Law of the Land
After a long wait, the Senate Budget Committee finally unveiled the latest iteration of the Better Care Reconciliation Act, H.R. 1628. There are a few things to like, but,…
Capitol Hill Update: July 10, 2017
The House and Senate are in session this week.
CBO Coverage Projections Have Been Wildly Wrong
Winston Churchill once said, “It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time.” The reality…
Capitol Hill Update: June 26, 2017
The House and Senate are in session this week.
Senate’s “ObamaCare Repeal” Bill Would Keep ObamaCare Forever
Without any significant legislative victories and a frustrated base, Senate Republican leadership and most rank-and-file members of the Republican conference need to take a good, long look in the mirror…