After the federal government granted Vermont a waiver to redesign its health system in 2016, the state adopted a value-based system similar to what the Republican's envision for their potential ACA replacement, Kaiser Health News reports.
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President Donald Trump discussed the administration's health plan during the Governors' Dinner on Feb. 23, 2017, The Hill reports.
A Kaiser Family Foundation poll found Americans support Medicaid expansion even as Republican legislators work on repealing the ACA.
ASC companies adjust their valuation models and pricing for centers based on the volume of out-of-network cases, according to the HealthCare Appraisers 2016 ASC Valuation Survey Results.
Despite Republican legislators having their own opinions on an ACA replacement plan, the party remains unified around implementing health savings accounts, The Hill reports.
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Hartford, Conn.-based Aetna's board authorized more stock repurchases last week, prompting the payer to spend $3.3 billion to purchase back additional stock, ABC News reports.
Kaiser Health News reports support for former President Barack Obama's 2010 ACA totaled 48 percent in February 2017, the highest approval ratings since the law's enactment.
Bloomfield, Conn.-based Cigna CFO Thomas McCarthy announced he will retire at midyear 2017, Reuters reports.
Politico obtained a draft of U.S. House Republican's potential ACA replacement that revealed legislators would eliminate subsidies and roll back Medicaid expansion.
CMS wants more payers to enroll in its Comprehensive Primary Care Plus alternative payment model, HealthPayerIntelligence reports.