Day: January 4, 2017

JAMA Forum: Hospitals don’t shift costs from Medicaid to private insurers

Austin Frakt January 4, 2017

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has allowed states to expand Medicaid. Medicaid pays hospitals prices that are lower than those paid by private insurers. Does

The American Medical Association to Congress on ACA: First, do no harm. And let’s see the detailed “replace” plan before any “repeal.”

Harold Pollack January 4, 2017

Something important happened yesterday. The AMA released a letter to congressional leaders on Tuesday that is a big deal. First, the AMA calls on Congress

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Day: January 4, 2017

JAMA Forum: Hospitals don’t shift costs from Medicaid to private insurers

The American Medical Association to Congress on ACA: First, do no harm. And let’s see the detailed “replace” plan before any “repeal.”

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