Today, we got some very good news when the official numbers for health care spending were released. New statistics from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services show that the overall growth in health spending was at a historic low for the third year in a row.
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Amendments of 1965, which introduced Medicare and Medicaid into the American health care system. The programs currently enjoy widespread public support, with the majority of Americans indicating that Medicare and Medicaid, respectively, are “important to them and their family.” But the popularity of these programs stands in stark contrast to the political resistance they faced before their passage.
Opinion writers take on health policy issues related to repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act as well as health care cost transparency, among others.
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via The Mercury News.
We have been keeping track of President Trump and his administration’s actions on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and health care.
It will keep you updated on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and health care news.
(Photo Above: At an Ohio Truth Tour event, an attendee signs the pledge)
Medicare News:
Fact check: Romney’s charge on Obama’s $716-billion Medicare cut. - Los Angeles Times
Obama: Mitt Romney Would Turn Medicare Into Private Voucher System. - Huffington Post
Election News:
Romney embraces his health care plan. - Washington Post
How Will The Election Change Medicaid? - Kaiser Health News
Obama-Romney Debate: Romney Overstates Obamacare’s Effect On Job-Based Health Insurance. - Huffington Post
Social Security:
Social Security, Medicare. - Politico
Murphy tells seniors McMahon a threat to Social Security. - The Day
Full Transcript from Yesterday’s Debate:
The future of Medicare and Medicaid may depend on Sen. Charles Grassley. He is one of a handful of Senate Republicans who could serve as a firewall against harmful changes to these crucial programs that Iowa seniors rely upon. The GOP’S American Health Care Act would have cut $880 billion from Medicaid. With so many Iowa seniors depending on Medicaid for long-term care, it is perplexing that Sen. Grassley supported the AHCA. We hope the senator will reconsider his position the next time Republicans attempt to gut Medicaid.
Max Richtman via Des Moines Register.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former hospital executive, Virginia government official and nurse Marilyn Tavenner to be administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a vast agency responsible for those named programs and major parts of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.
On this date in 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the #ADA into law — making it easier for older Americans and others with #disabilities to get around at home, participate in their communities, and go to work. #ADA31
