Judge Brett Kavanaugh, nominated to be the newest justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, has written opinions and law review articles that offer hope and caution for the future of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion.
Category: Modern Healthcare
Verity Health System may sell hospitals to improve finances
Verity Health System announced it is exploring strategic options, including the sale of one or all of its locations, as part of the California system’s ongoing effort to relieve financial and operational challenges.
340B drug discount limits to be considered by House panel
A bundle of GOP-led bills under consideration would restrict the 340B drug discount program more than any other proposal so far. Critics claim the program has been exploited by bad actors.
Wilkie scores Senate VA panel OK for secretary post, heads for Senate confirmation
The Senate VA Committee approved Robert Wilkie’s nomination to head up the Veterans Affairs Department. A full Senate floor vote is expected shortly.
Is private equity helping or hurting healthcare?
Some view third-party investment in physician practices as a vital trend that offers economies of scale that make healthcare more efficient. Others believe it fosters monopoly control while driving up prices. But nearly everyone agrees that further…
Wearable heart monitors reveal otherwise undetected atrial fibrillation
By outfitting patients with continuous heart monitors, providers might be able to catch atrial fibrillation that they wouldn’t find in clinical settings, according to a new study in JAMA. Researchers could also use the monitors for clinical trials.
Trump selects Kavanaugh to be next Supreme Court justice
Brett Kavanaugh, a federal appellate judge, comes with a long paper trail on healthcare issues including the Affordable Care Act. His conservative credentials nearly guarantee strong opposition from Senate Democrats and liberal advocates.
The Roundup: The 10 most popular healthcare stories from last week
Last week’s most popular healthcare stories were packed with policy news. The CMS worked through the July 4th week, making changes to several payment programs. Meanwhile, other providers are amping up the push for value-based care, and the Trump…
Azar promises a 340B pricing rule will come, despite delays
HHS is planning a new rule to set ceiling prices for the 340B drug discount program, despite many delays to implement an earlier rule on the issue.
Providers could rejoin Roe v. Wade debate as Trump picks a new Supreme Court justice
The mainstream medical community has avoided engaging in the abortion debate in the years since Roe v. Wade, but it still holds a key role in future fights.
