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Monday, January 13, 2020
IN THE JOURNAL

EYE ON HEALTH REFORM

Texas Ruling Brings More ACA Uncertainty
By Katie Keith

Katie Keith reviews the history of Texas v. United States, a case concerning the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The recent Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling remands the case back to the district court for further consideration. Keith notes that this decision could delay the resolution of the case, particularly if the Supreme Court declines to hear an appeal made by twenty-one Democratic attorneys general—which could lead to years of future litigation.

The Supreme Court is also considering another ACA lawsuit over unmade risk-corridor payments arguably owed to insurance companies by the Department of Health and Human Services. Keith observes that while the justices peppered both sides with challenging questions during the oral arguments, they appeared more sympathetic to the insurers’ contention that the government was obligated to make full payments regardless of mitigating circumstances. Read More >>

TODAY ON THE BLOG

HEALTH REFORM

Five Health Care Trends For 2020
By Susan DeVore

There are some clear trends on the horizon that could fundamentally alter the health care narrative well into the next decade. Read More >>


ACCESS TO CARE

Why Aren’t More Patients Electronically Accessing Their Medical Records (Yet)?
By Christine Bechtel, Lygeia Ricciardi, Dave deBronkart, Casey Quinlan, and Donna Cryer

It’s time to make a dramatic shift to a world in which patient data is no longer a closely held business asset, but a private (for use by the individual!) and public good. Read More >>
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A CLOSER LOOK—Homelessness

California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a budget plan Friday that includes more than $1.4 billion for providing emergency housing and health care for the homeless. A Health Affairs journal article evaluates the effects of homelessness on health, health care use, and health care spending during the early years of life.
 
 
 
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