How will the 2016 election impact future health care policy?
The Health Plan Alliance
11/11/2016
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In a surprising upset, Donald J. Trump was elected president of the United States on November 8, 2016. With Republican control of the White House, Senate and House of Representatives, health plans are anticipating regulatory changes to the Affordable Care Act and government programs.
To help health plans navigate the news, below is an ongoing list of recent post-election resources from industry thought leaders on how President-elect Trump's healthcare priorities will impact healthcare policy:
AltegraHealth
November 28, 2016 - With Republicans now controlling the White House and Congress, there is considerable uncertainty about health policy before the end of 2016, as well as 2017 and beyond, particularly the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Health Care Reform 2017: Substance, Process, and Timeline
Epstein Becker & Green
November 22, 2016 - This Client Alert explores the impact of the recent election on the health care agenda for 2017.
Webinar: Outlook for Government Programs in Trump Administration
Gorman Health Group
November 21, 2016 - John Gorman, Gorman Health Group's Founder & Executive Chairman, provides insight into the implications the election results will have on Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
Post-Election Analysis 2016: The Impact on Health Care & Hospitals
Vizient
How President-elect Trump's healthcare priorities will impact healthcare policy and hospitals, the congressional election results and the upcoming lame-duck session and healthcare regulation in 2017.
Webinar: Post-Election Briefing for the Health Plan Alliance
Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP)
November 9, 2016 - ACHP provided Health Plan Alliance member health plans an analysis beyond the headlines examining what the election results will mean for health policy under the new administration and the 115th Congress.
Leavitt Partners
November 10, 2016 - Leavitt Partners provided their thoughts on what to expect with the Trump administration, the impact the election will have on health care legislation, is value still part of the equation? and considerations for private sector stakeholders.
What Do the 2016 Presidential Election Results Mean for Government Programs?
Gorman Health Group
Trump never released a comprehensive healthcare policy agenda, so we combed through current Republican proposals presented “as one comprehensive package” back in June as well as statements from Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI).
State Election Healthcare Measure Results and What They Could Mean Nationally
Gorman Health Group
While we are all aware the national election results mean some healthcare overhaul movements are on the horizon, there were also a few state healthcare measures that give a hint of what’s to come on the federal level.
Policy experts say quick repeal and replace of ACA unlikely
Modern Healthcare
With Republican control of the White House, Senate and House of Representatives, President-elect Trump's threats to repeal the Affordable Care Act are now quite real. Despite the GOP control, however, health policy experts have said taking health insurance coverage away from those who just received it will be difficult.
The ACA in 2017 - Challenges for President-Elect Trump and Congress
The Commonwealth Fund
President-elect Trump has proposed repealing the ACA; however, the replacement proposal on his campaign website would not fully remedy the likely loss of insurance by millions of Americans.
Trump win will bring health care policy changes
Hospital Health Plan Coalition
[Member-only content] The Hospital Health Plan Coalition post-election summary providing information to health plans to help them have an active voice in health care policy changes on the hill.
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