Wakely Wire
November 21, 2024
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Potential Election Impacts on the Individual Market
During the Biden administration there has been a dramatic increase in enrollment in the individual market, specifically the Marketplace. Marketplace enrollment increased from 11.4 million in 2020 to nearly double that amount to 21.4 million in 2024. This has happened as a result of numerous factors including legislation and operational changes since the Biden Administration ... Read more
Week in Washington 11/21/24
Health Policy news these days is wrapped into the transition. Here are some highlights from the week: Nominees Announced: Two of the most important health care positions were announced in the last week HHS Secretary- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was announced as the nominee for HHS Secretary. According to Politico RFK has a stated that ... Read more
Newsworthy Findings
If enhanced ACA subsidies expire, 4M could become uninsured: report
Four million people could become uninsured if more generous federal subsidies for health plans on the Affordable Care Act exchanges are allowed to expire after 2025.
CareMax, dragged by Steward, files for bankruptcy
Miami-based CareMax, a provider group that operates medical centers mostly for elderly patients and was the exclusive value-based managed service organization across Steward Health Care’s Medicare network, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, declaring $390 million in assets and $693 billion in liabilities.
UnitedHealth, Cigna, CVS sue FTC over insulin litigation process
The three companies are claiming the FTC’s suit is unconstitutional because it was lodged in the agency’s administrative court, instead of a federal one.
CMS allows 5 states to adopt multiyear continuous Medicaid eligibility for children
The future of such policies is unclear under an upcoming Trump administration, which could rescind approvals or prevent states from implementing waivers.
How Dr. Oz Could Change Medicare Under President Trump
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, the massive government programs providing health care to 150 million Americans.
Bonus Article
New Low-Carbon Concrete Outperforms Today’s Highway Material While Cutting Costs In Minnesota
Just for Fun
Math Joke:
Which king loved fractions?
Prior Week
Q: Why is it a good idea to bring a mathematician camping?
A: They come prepared with a pair of axes.
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