Tag: Medicare and Medicaid

Republicans Still Have an Opportunity for Free-Market Health Reform in 2018

Richard Menger · January 8, 2018 9:55 am

A new tell-all book about the Trump White House says that President Trump wasn't interested in the details of the legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare. Trump reportedly asked his aides aloud, "Why can't Medicare simply cover everybody?" (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Michael Wolff: Trump had little interest in repealing Obamacare, floated ‘Medicare for All’

Kimberly Leonard · January 5, 2018 2:50 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has tried before to repeal and replace Obamacare. The efforts failed in the past, but now that the Senate is back in session, it should become a high priority again. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Happy New Year! Now repeal and replace Obamacare

Washington Examiner · January 4, 2018 5:01 am

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, announced on Tuesday that Alex Azar (pictured above), President Trump's nominee to become Secretary of Health and Human Services, will be part of a hearing next week.

Senate Finance Committee announces confirmation hearing for health nominee Alex Azar

Kimberly Leonard · January 2, 2018 11:52 pm

President Trump will meet with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., at Camp David next weekend, where the three will huddle over legislative priorities for the new year. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump and GOP leaders face uncertainty over 2018 legislative agenda

Sarah Bedford · January 2, 2018 5:01 am

Save for a major disaster, let's grade President Trump's performance based on his top four campaign promises and how he's fared in his first year delivering on them. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

Does Trump earn a passing grade for his first year as president?

Siraj Hashmi · December 27, 2017 8:52 pm

Health insurance companies appear to have boosted their TV commercials during the first open enrollment under President Trump. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

GOP, Democrats take credit for surge in Obamacare sign-ups

Kimberly Leonard · December 22, 2017 5:01 am

House Speaker Paul Ryan said on ABC's "Good Morning America" Wednesday there could be some Medicare provider issues the Republican Congress could address in 2018. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Paul Ryan denies the House GOP will pivot to Medicare cuts in 2018

Robert King · December 20, 2017 4:19 pm

Republicans are hopeful the passage of a tax reform bill Tuesday will boost President Trump's approval ratings and create a more favorable climate in 2018, making it an election year about jobs and growth rather than tweets and the Russia investigation. (Kevin Dietsch/Pool via Bloomberg)

Trump flips the script on critics who say he lacks achievements

W. James Antle III · December 19, 2017 5:01 am

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., has been a major proponent of taking funding from Obamacare and transferring it to states so they can set up their own healthcare systems. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Key author of Obamacare overhaul bill welcomes states taking own actions on individual mandate

Kimberly Leonard · December 19, 2017 1:33 am

House Speaker Paul Ryan told radio show host Ross Kaminsky on Wednesday that he wants to revisit entitlement reform after tax reform is finished. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

House could be first up to tackle entitlement reform

Robert King · December 11, 2017 5:01 am

For the middle class, the HSA points the way toward a healthcare future that is more affordable and doesn't require major compromises on quality. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Happy birthday to the health savings account

Washington Examiner · December 9, 2017 5:01 am