Insights Column

Maryland’s Path to a Prescription Drug Affordability Board

Written by Catherine Kirk Robins, Deputy Director, Maryland Citizen’s Health Initiative The drug pricing system in this country is broken. Lifesaving medicines are frequently priced out of reach,...

Colorado will finally protect patients from surprise medical bills

Written by Caitlin Westerson, Director of Legislative Affairs at Colorado Consumer Health Initiative In September 2016, Zoe Williams got the text message that no parent wants to get: her 3-year old...

Welcome to Day 3 of Health Action!

Health Action 2015 Saturday, January 24 2:00 p.m.—So Long and Farewell We at Families USA have had a blast the past three days. Meeting all of you hard-working advocates has been inspiring and ...

11 Diverse Organizations Filing Amicus Briefs Supporting the ACA in King v. Burwell

Today we kick off a weekly series—one that analyzes the political, legal, and social issues and ramifications of King v Burwell, a lawsuit before the Supreme Court that challenges the Affordable Ca...

State Support of the ACA in King v. Burwell: How the Tide Has Turned

This blog is part of a weekly series—one that analyzes the political, legal, and social issues and ramifications of King v. Burwell, a lawsuit before the Supreme Court that threatens to undermine t...

Why We Need a Special Enrollment Opportunity for Tax Season

The second open enrollment period for buying coverage through the health insurance marketplaces ends on February 15, just as tax season is getting underway. Now is a good time to raise a proposal that...

With 10 Days Left, Health Insurance Marketplaces Plan for Late Nights Ahead

With the close of open enrollment only 10 days away, health insurance marketplaces are planning extra events and longer hours to encourage last-minute signups. Yesterday, as part of our open enrollme...

King v. Burwell: Congressional Intent and the Statutory Language Are Aligned

This blog originally appeared in Health Affairs. On March 4, 2015, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in King v. Burwell. That suit was filed by opponents of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)...

Five Key Points in Briefs about King v. Burwell

King v. Burwel, is a lawsuit before the Supreme Court that threatens to undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The case challenges the government’s provision of tax credits to help consumers buy h...

The Affordable Care Act Is a ‘Three-Legged Stool’

One of the most significant and popular features of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the new protection that puts an end to insurance company discrimination against people with pre-existing health con...