Health Policy News Roundup Curated by Jane M Orient, M.D.
Obama draws a line in the sand for Republicans: “On health care, there are certainly some lines I’m going to draw,” Obama said, before noting, “the individual mandate is a line I can’t cross.” http://www.examiner.com/article/obama-warns-republicans-he-will-never-let-them-repeal-obamacare
Without subsidies, mandates gutted. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenge to ObamaCare subsidies in 34 states that did not establish an Exchange. Without subsidies, employer mandate would not apply, and many individuals would be exempt because coverage deemed unaffordable, leading to mass exodus. Can the IRS void a clear provision of the law to save it from collapse? http://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2014/11/07/draft-n1915745
Will Obama have to change Ebola-related policy? Republicans in Congress have been unhappy with the Administration’s response. With latest changes in CDC’s guidance, pressure may increase. http://www.threatjournal.com/archive/tj11082014.html
From social media:
Physician Health Programs: The Need for Integrity and Accountability of Organizations http://t.co/80ZcTna7Fz
— Elizablackwell15 (@Elizablackwel15) November 9, 2014
Three ways to keep #Michigan residents out of jail & tackle unnecessary regulatory crimes http://t.co/1kNHBIz6Gb
— Manhattan Institute (@ManhattanInst) November 9, 2014
President Reagan showed the world the universal appeal of freedom. And 25 years ago today, the Berlin Wall fell.
— Rick Perry (@GovernorPerry) November 9, 2014
