Workflow
healthcare costs
icon
Search documents
Speaker Johnson has 'refused to allow' a vote over health care subsidies: GOP Rep.
MSNBC· 2025-12-17 21:30
Joining us, Republican Congressman Kevin Kylie of California. So, another um discharge petition with enough votes. This is the second one in a few months now.What does that say to you, Congressman, about Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership. >> Well, I think it has fallen upon uh the membership of the House to pick up the some of the slack when it comes to uh leadership of the House of Representatives, especially in recent months. the House really has not been in the driver's seat when it comes to important po ...
'They don't have a plan': Dr. Emanuel knocks GOP's handling of health care
MSNBC· 2025-11-25 19:57
Joining us, an architect of the Affordable Care Act, Dr. . Ezekiel Emanuel, vice provost of global initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania. He's also author of the upcoming book, and I love this title, Zeke, Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life.Uh, that's all people want, right, Dr. . Emanuel. They just want a long and healthy life.But, um, you know, the work that goes into creating a health care system like like Obamacare. Is there enough time to craft workable legislation ...
Top Dem: 'Bessent has NO CLUE what the HELL he's talking about!'
MSNBC· 2025-11-24 02:18
Thanksgiving is just four days away. Prices are up across America. And after apparently newly learning the word affordability earlier this year, Donald Trump is suddenly taking Americans financial concerns very seriously.MS Now's White House reporter Jake Trailer is exclusively reporting that Trump is expected to announce as early as tomorrow a framework to address healthcare costs, calling on Congress to send a bill to his desk that would halt Obamacare premium spikes. According to two White House official ...
X @The Wall Street Journal
This year more than ever, people enrolling in ACA health plans need to choose carefully because their costs could increase substantially. Here’s what to know. https://t.co/yMaodbuLPA ...
Rep. Ro Khanna: The $30-$40B given to Argentina could fund the ACA tax credit extension for a year
CNBC Television· 2025-10-23 12:26
Government Shutdown & Potential Solutions - The government shutdown is the second longest in US history, impacting essential employees and troops [1] - A potential solution is to allow a vote on paying the troops and essential federal workers in a bipartisan way [1] - Congressman Ro Khanna suggests Speaker Johnson should open up Congress for a vote on these critical issues [1] - Automatic funding proposals could prevent future shutdowns [1] Healthcare Costs & Reform - Healthcare premiums are rising significantly, with examples cited of premiums increasing by $20,000 for individuals making $80,000 in Oregon [1] - The current healthcare system, particularly the Affordable Care Act, is deemed unaffordable [1] - Private insurance companies made $171 billion in profits, suggesting a need to address dead weight costs [1] - Potential reforms include tackling Medicare Advantage fraud, addressing high drug prices through Trump's executive order, and increasing transparency in facility fees [2] - The US pays two to three times more for pharmaceuticals than other developed countries like Germany and Japan [2] - Bipartisan legislation is needed to lower healthcare costs, addressing the influence of pharmaceutical companies and insurance companies [3][4]
X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-10-23 10:09
Not everyone can afford cancer treatments that cost more than $200,000 a year. Getting just a small dose may help some patients for less. https://t.co/lonaFXER8b ...
'Performative noise' by Trump: Dem Rep. reacts to James indictment
MSNBC· 2025-10-10 20:28
Joining us now, Connecticut Democrat Congressman Jim Hemes, the ranking member on House Intel. Congressman, thank you very much for joining us. Thanks for having me, Katie.First off, what is your reaction to Tish James being indicted. Yeah, I mean, I'm not one bit surprised, right. I mean, uh, you know, Donald Trump and the White House have fired their way through the Department of Justice till they've arrived at the lowest common denominator, really scraping the bottom of the barrel with, uh, in this case ...