Listen Gov. Bill Haslam urged Congress Thursday morning to adopt a short-term fix to health insurance markets while continuing to work on bringing down medical costs over the long haul, as he joined four other governors at a hearing before a Senate committee. Appearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee, Haslam said Congress has […]
After Supporting Obamacare Repeal, Alexander Takes On Tall Task Of Extending It
Listen Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander says the next round of hearings on health care will take place during the first week in September.
In Speech To Tennessee Republicans, Vice President Pence Says Obamacare Fight ‘Ain’t Over’
Listen Vice President Mike Pence touted the strong economy and, despite moves by Congress to turn to other issues, pledged to keep pushing for repeal of the Affordable Care Act in a speech to a record 2,000 people at the Tennessee Republican Party’s annual Statesmen’s Dinner.
Haslam Wants to Offer Some Tennesseans Vouchers For Health Insurance. Here’s How:
We break down Insure Tennessee, Gov. Bill Haslam’s plan to help 200,000 low-income Tennesseans get health insurance.
Haslam Sets February Date For Lawmakers To Decide Medicaid Expansion Plan’s Fate
The governor faces skepticism from his fellow Republicans for a plan that also has to pass muster with the Obama administration.
Haslam Says He Understands Frustration Over Insure Tennessee Delay
Gov. Bill Haslam says he understands why some state lawmakers are demanding more details about his plan to expand health coverage for the poor.
Rural Hospital’s Closure Just The First From Lack Of Medicaid Expansion, Says Tennessee Hospital Association
This week brings a sobering reality to those who thought Tennessee hospitals were crying wolf about how bad things could get if the state opted out of expanding Medicaid. The announced closure of Haywood Park hospital in West Tennessee may be just the first, according to the Tennessee Hospital Association.
Sebelius Says Many Thousands Will Go Uninsured Unless Tennessee Expands Medicaid
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius visited Nashville on Thursday and warned that not expanding Medicaid in Tennessee could leave thousands uninsured. Sebelius visited Nashville on Thursday and warned that not expanding Medicaid in Tennessee could leave thousands uninsured.
Tennesseans Have One Week Left To Sign Up for Health Insurance, Or Wait Until Next Year
If they don’t enroll by then, they’ll face a fine and won’t be able to get insurance until next year.
After Grilling From TN Congressman, Health Secretary Says ‘Hold Me Accountable’ For HealthCare.Gov Problems
Brentwood Congressman Marsha Blackburn wasted no time in grilling the Secretary of Health and Human Services today. Kathleen Sebelius testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee about problems with the HealthCare.gov website.
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