Expert analysis of health reform issues
Enrollment freeze: ‘the cold shoulder’ for neediest
February 22, 2017 – As a matter of political strategy, I understand why ACA's opponents might seek to divide Americans with disabilities from other Medicaid…
Affordable Care Act supporters gird for battle
February 20, 2017 – We're at one of those moments right now for millions of American families. It's a moment to tell the truth to the American public. Get past…
Health insurance industry has blood on its hands
February 15, 2017 – I don't know of any other country in the world that would allow insurers to treat their human being customers with such little regard. Yet…
You’re protesting ACA repeal. Is anyone listening?
February 15, 2017 – To get a sense of how congressional representatives are responding to their constituents' calls about the Affordable Care Act, whether…
‘Obamacare Saved My Life, Too.’
February 6, 2017 – President Trump promised that once Obamacare's repealed everybody will be "beautifully covered." That would be great. But Kristin Wolf…
When Obamacare goes high, Trump goes low. Sad.
February 3, 2017 – We know what to expect: No matter what happens with the law ... no matter how high its successes reach ... they will always go low. And…
Could Republicans wreck Medicaid?
January 26, 2017 – By block granting Medicaid, Republicans will finally produce the death panels they’ve always…
3 GOP repeal comments that are eyeroll-worthy
January 22, 2017 – 'Ryan’s playing us all for fools in an effort to drum up support for his own version of healthcare reform.' – Louise…
The end of real coverage as we know it?
January 22, 2017 – Just how badly could Republicans mess with your health coverage? Minnesota's legislature has just passed a terrifying…
Obamacare is not ‘toast.’
January 20, 2017 – "The Affordable Care Act may be headed for destruction, but I'm betting not." – Harold…
Sadness. Gratitude. Cautious optimism.
January 20, 2017 – On this, the inauguration day of our 45th U.S. president, we will not mince words. We will not conceal our sadness as we bid fond farewell…
High-risk pools were a last resort for a reason
January 13, 2017 – High-risk pools could be resurrected, and yes, they could potentially work. But they would require massive cash infusions from the federal…