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Text of Letter from House Energy and Commerce Committee to CMS Regarding Medicaid in Massachusetts and Puerto Rico (PDF)

"We believe it an inappropriate use of federal Medicaid funds to temporarily enroll thousands of individuals in Medicaid, especially since CMS knows that many of these individuals are not eligible for Medicaid coverage. Additionally, there are serious questions regarding CMS' legal authority to take such action. We estimate this has cost taxpayers $330 million more than may have been previously reported."

House Energy and Commerce Committee Letter to HHS on Risk Corridors Program

"During the joint hearing, U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith asked Mr. Slavitt if CMS takes the position that insurance plans are entitled to be made whole on risk corridors payments, even if there is no congressional appropriation to do so. Mr. Slavitt responded under oath: 'Yes, it is an obligation of the federal government.' ... Since Congress acted twice to protect taxpayer dollars by prohibiting the use of federal funds to make up for any shortfall in risk corridors payments, the Committee is concerned about the Administration's intent to use any federal funds to settle the suits brought by the insurance companies."

House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing: No More Surprises -- Protecting Patients from Surprise Medical Bills

Page includes Memorandum from Chairman Pallone to the Subcommittee on Health, opening statement from Chairman Pallone, and opening statement of Subcommittee Chair Eshoo, along with testimony from: [1] Sonji Wilkes, Patient Advocate; [2] Sherif Zaafran, MD, FASA, Physicians for Fair Coverage; [3] Rick Sherlock, Association of Air Medical Services; [4] James Gelfand, The ERISA Industry Committee; [5] Thomas Nickels, American Hospital Association; [6] Jeanette Thornton, America's Health Insurance Plans; [7] Claire McAndrew, Families USA; and [8] Vidor E. Friedman, MD, FACEP, American College of Emergency Physicians.

House Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing on 'Building on the ACA: Legislation to Expand Health Coverage and Lower Costs'

Hearing March 23, 2021, 11:00 a.m. Testimony: [1] Katie Keith, Georgetown University; [2] Dean Cameron, Idaho Department of Insurance; [3] Cindy Mann, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; [4] Marni Jameson Carey, Association of Independent Doctors; [5] Laura LeBrun Hatcher, Little Lobbyists.

House Energy & Commerce Committee Hearing on 'Proposals to Achieve Universal Health Care Coverage'

December 10 hearing. Page includes links to testimony of witnesses: [1] Sara Rosenbaum, J.D., Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University; [2] Peter Morley, patient advocate; [3] Jean Ross, RN, National Nurses United; [4] Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Ph.D., American Action Forum; and [5] Scott W. Atlas, M.D., Hoover Institution, Stanford University.

The American Health Care Act: House Energy and Commerce Committee Provisions (PDF)

"The legislation, part of House Republicans' American Health Care Act, ... [1] Creates a Patient and State Stability Fund -- This new and innovative fund give states broad flexibility to design programs that best serve their unique populations. They can also use funds to increase access to preventative services. [2] Responsibly unwinds Obamacare's Medicaid expansion -- By freezing new enrollment after 2 years and grandfathering in current enrollees, we protect patients and offer a stable transition. [3] Strengthens Medicaid -- Using a per capita allotment, our legislation ensures a fair funding formula for states while creating a viable financial future for the program."Section-by-section summaryText of proposed legislation

As Insurance Termination Notices Pile Up, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton to Introduce 'Keep Your Health Plan Act'

"The bill would allow health care plans available today on the individual market to continue to be offered so Americans have the option to keep what they have if they like it. The bill also ensures that Americans maintaining their health care plan would not face a penalty under Obamacare."

Key Features of Tri-Committee Health Reform Draft Proposal in U.S. House of Representatives (PDF)

4 pages. Excerpt: President Obama's Commitment: The Tri-Committee bill fulfills the President's commitment to health care reform via legislation that: Reduces costs; Protects current coverage and preserves choice of doctors, hospitals and health plans; and Ensures affordable, quality health care for all.

House Energy and Commerce Leaders Want Answers from Ascension and Google on Health Data Sharing Arrangement

"Energy and Commerce Committee leaders wrote to the CEOs of Ascension and Google ... following reports that the health information of tens of millions of Ascension's patients has been shared with Google as part of an initiative called 'Project Nightingale.' ... [L]ongstanding questions related to Google's commitment to protecting the privacy of its own users' data raise serious concerns about whether Google can be a good steward of patients' personal health information.... Concerns have also been justifiably raised about Ascension's decision not to notify its patients that their information would be shared with Google or how their information would be used."

House Committee Leaders Press Administration on Status of Remaining $1 Billion in Obamacare CO-OPs

"House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders are seeking answers from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the agency's plans for continued oversight of Obamacare's CO-OPs. To date, 12 of the original 23 CO-OPs have closed, bringing the total cost to taxpayers at more than $1.23 billion. The letter sent Tuesday follows up on a November 5th Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing during which CMS Chief of Staff Mandy Cohen was unable to identify specific actions the agency would be taking to address problems the remaining 11 CO-OPs, which collectively received over $1 billion in federal loans, are facing."