Administration COVERAGE: Praise for HHS Nominee Xavier BecerraThis week, the Senate HELP and Finance committees held confirmation hearings for Biden’s pick for…jferranteFebruary 26, 2021
AdministrationCapitol Hill NEW REPORT: The American Rescue Plan Will Reduce Racial Disparities in Health CareRead the full report here. Washington, DC -- As part of Black History Month, Protect…jferranteFebruary 26, 2021
News Health Care Champion Xavier Becerra Puts His Exceptional Qualifications on Display During Confirmation HearingsWashington, DC -- Today, the confirmation hearings for Xavier Becerra concluded, leaving Senators and the…jferranteFebruary 24, 2021
AdministrationStoriesCapitol Hill Republicans Endanger Americans (And Their Own Political Futures) By Opposing President Biden’s Overwhelmingly Popular COVID Relief PlanWashington, DC -- Today, reporting shows Republican leaders are trying to prevent all their members…jferranteFebruary 24, 2021
AdministrationCapitol Hill Roundup: More Medical Organizations Support Xavier Becerra’s Nomination As HHS SecretarySupport for Xavier Becerra’s nomination as Health and Human Services Secretary continues to roll in…jferranteFebruary 24, 2021
Administration Hearings to Confirm Health Care Champion Xavier Becerra BeginSenate HELP and Finance Committees Hold Hearings This Week Washington, DC -- Today, the Senate…jferranteFebruary 23, 2021
Administration Roundup: Medical Community Supports Xavier Becerra’s Nomination As HHS SecretaryXavier Becerra, President Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has…jferranteFebruary 22, 2021
AdministrationCapitol Hill Xavier Becerra Will Protect Health Care and Expand AccessSenate HELP and Finance Committees Will Hold Confirmation Hearings for Secretary-designate Xavier Becerra This Week…jferranteFebruary 22, 2021
AdministrationCapitol Hill State Leaders Urge Swift Confirmation of Xavier BecerraIn op-eds across the country, state leaders, including doctors, elected officials, and health care advocates,…jferranteFebruary 18, 2021
Administration COVERAGE: Biden Picks Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to Lead CMSYesterday, Biden selected Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).…jferranteFebruary 18, 2021
Administration One Month In: Joe Biden’s Health Care PresidencyAfter just one month in office, President Biden has proven he is a health care…jferranteFebruary 18, 2021
News Protect Our Care Applauds Biden’s Selection of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to Head CMSWashington, DC -- Today, the Washington Post reported President Joe Biden has selected Chiquita Brooks-LaSure…jferranteFebruary 17, 2021
NewsAdministration SIDE BY SIDE: What Open Enrollment Looks Like Under President Biden After Four Years of Trump SabotageOn Monday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opened the Affordable Care Act…jferranteFebruary 17, 2021
Administration THEN/NOW: February 15, 2017 vs February 15, 2021What a difference a new administration makes. For four years, Donald Trump and his Republican…jferranteFebruary 16, 2021
Administration ACA Special Enrollment Period Begins to Provide Relief to Americans Battling PandemicRobust Outreach and Education Campaign WIll Reach More Americans with Information About Affordable Coverage Options…jferranteFebruary 15, 2021
News House Energy and Commerce Committee Votes Through Critical Medicaid Measures in American Rescue PlanWashington, DC -- House Democrats, led by Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06), passed key Medicaid measures…jferranteFebruary 13, 2021
News President Biden Reverses Trump Era Dangerous, Mean-Spirited, Wholly Ineffective Medicaid Work Requirements Which Had One Goal: Kicking People Off MedicaidWashington, DC -- Today, the Biden administration will notify states it will revoke dangerous Medicaid…jferranteFebruary 12, 2021
Capitol HillHouse Democrats House Ways and Means Committee Votes Through Vital Health Care Measures in American Rescue PlanWashington, DC -- House Democrats, led by Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA-01), passed key health care…jferranteFebruary 11, 2021
StoriesCapitol Hill COVERAGE: It’s a Big Week in Health Care (And It’s Only Thursday)Democrats Make Historic Strides in Health Care Just three weeks into Joe Biden’s presidency, he’s…jferranteFebruary 11, 2021
News ELECTIONS MATTER: Biden Administration Will Defend ACA, Withdraws Government Support for Republican Lawsuit to Scuttle the LawWashington, DC -- Today, the Biden administration announced it will defend the Affordable Care Act…jferranteFebruary 10, 2021