Access & Health Coverage
Press Release
Statement on Motion to Proceed Vote in the Senate
Rick Pollack
President and CEO
American Hospital Association
July 25, 2017
Senators could vote as early as this afternoon on a Motion to Proceed to a vote on legislation to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act.
This was a dramatic week for the Senate’s efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Revised bills were introduced, each with an updated CBO score. There were last-minute meetings to wrangle votes, and surprise announcements from senators bucking their party’s leaders. There might even…
Senate Republican leaders July 20 unveiled a revised version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017, legislation to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act.
The exorbitant cost of many prescription drugs threatens providers’ ability to provide life-saving medications for millions of Americans.That is why the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which provides discounts on drugs to some health care providers who serve large numbers of low-income and uninsured…
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) yesterday indicated he will bring to the Senate floor early next week a Motion to Proceed to a vote on legislation to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act.
Senate leadership today released the Obamacare Repeal Reconciliation Act of 2017 (H.R. 1628).
The House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations today held a hearing to review the Health Resources and Services Administration’s oversight of the 340B Drug Pricing Program and how the program impacts patients, providers, manufacturers and other stakeholders.
Press Release
Statement on Better Care Reconciliation Act
Rick Pollack
President and CEO
American Hospital Association
July 18, 2017