Bill Lindsay's perspective on the issues shaping American healthcare.
Let's assume for a moment that both Democrats and Republicans want to provide coverage for low income Americans. The question then becomes: what is the best mechanism to do so? The ACA used Medicaid expansion and subsidies. The Republican proposal uses tax credits. Both have merit — and both have serious drawbacks.
As the Republicans seek to craft a comprehensive health care reform bill, it is becoming increasingly clear that the path forward looks remarkably similar to the one the Democrats took with the ACA.
The individual mandate has been one of the most controversial elements of the ACA. But is it actually necessary to maintain a stable insurance market?
The insurance landscape is changing rapidly. Here is what insurers need to know to navigate the transition successfully.