Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump wasted little time moving on one of his signature campaign issues by issuing an Executive Order on the Affordable Care Act. Here is a story from the New York Times about it And here is the actual text of the Executive Order. One thing is clear,[…]
From the Alliance
Compromise is Key When it Comes to Health Care.
Heading into the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump, the most talked about issue is clearly what changes will be made to the Affordable Care Act. Is there a single alternative? Nope. Not at all. Not by a long shot. Is there a consensus that at least there is a need[…]
What Do Health Care Changes Mean for Virginia? It’s Complicated.
This morning’s front page of the Richmond Times Dispatch features an in depth look at the possible impact to Virginia should the federal government decide to change the Medicaid funding model. Virginia’s upcoming elections will be the first real test by the public as to their thoughts about how[…]
Health Care Policy: It’s Personal.
This weekend marked the fourth anniversary of my mother’s passing. In November of 2015, I moderated a panel discussion sponsored by the Mercatus Center that discussed the future of health care. To start the conversation, I told the audience of the experience my family had during my mother’s stroke, helicopter[…]
House votes to begin Obamacare repeal process
This article originally appeared in the Washington Post. Congress took its first step toward rolling back President Obama’s health care reform law Friday, with the House voting along party lines to pass key preliminary legislation. The measure, which was passed Thursday by the Senate, will allow Republicans to use special[…]