Johnson Under Fire From Moderates On Healthcare
As Congress returns this week, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-LA, is facing a backlash from moderates in his already divisive caucus with a razor-thin majority. Moderates are upset that Johnson refused to hold a vote on Exchange subsidy extensions. After that, four members sided with Democrats on a discharge petition to force a vote in January. These moderates are committed to reaching a compromise with the Senate to extend the subsidies in some form.
#exchanges #healthcare #coverage #congress #gop #speakerjohnson
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5667397-mike-johnson-house-republican-moderates/?tbref=hp
AHIP Goes On Offensive Against Cost Blame
AHIP, the health plan lobby, is continuing its media campaign to note that plans are not responsible for huge surges in costs and premiums. It notes that plans made just 0.8% in 2024 and the industry’s profits are now regulated by various rules and laws. However, vertically integrated healthcare behemoths, which own insurers, typically do well despite recent financial woes.
#healthplans #margins
https://www.ahip.org/news/articles/health-plans-support-solutions-to-lower-costs-for-all-americans
— Marc S. Ryan
