Debra Curtis
Subscribe to Debra Curtis's PostsDebbie is a highly respected health policy authority who helps clients advance their missions in Congress and beyond. With more than three decades of experience working both on the Hill and with the health insurance exchange marketplace, she helps clients execute payment strategy, see around the corner on policy and regulatory changes, and pursue effective advocacy. In addition, Debbie has deep experience working closely with payers, industry stakeholders and government officials at the federal, state and local levels. Read Debbie Curtis's full bio.
Healthcare Preview for the Week of May 1, 2023
By Debra Curtis, Katie Waldo, Kayla Holgash and Rodney Whitlock on May 4, 2023
Posted In Digital Health, Employee Benefits, Health and Welfare Plans
There has been a flurry of activity in Congress focused on healthcare issues over the last two weeks. Committees in both the US House and Senate held hearings on legislation focused on increasing transparency and competition in the healthcare system that could have significant impacts for certain healthcare providers, healthcare plans and pharmacy benefit managers....
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District Court Vacates Provisions of No Surprises Act Final Rule
By Debra Curtis, Kristen O'Brien and Erica Stocker on Mar 10, 2023
Posted In Employee Benefits, Health and Welfare Plans
On February 6, a US district court in Texas vacated provisions of the No Surprises Act final rule related to the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process for determining payment for out-of-network services. The district court granted summary judgment to the Texas Medical Association, which had brought suit against the US Departments of Health and Human...
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HHS Announces Record Number of ACA Marketplace Enrollments
By Debra Curtis, Kristen O'Brien and Erica Stocker on Feb 23, 2023
Posted In Employee Benefits, Health and Welfare Plans
On January 25, 2023, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that more than 16.3 million people nationwide selected an ACA Marketplace health plan during the 2023 open enrollment period that ran from November 1, 2022, until January 15, 2023, for most marketplaces. According to HHS, total plan selections include 3.6 million people...
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Way Too Early Preview: What the Midterm Election Results Might Mean for Health Policy in 2023
By Debra Curtis, Katie Waldo, Rodney Whitlock and Eric Zimmerman on Nov 17, 2022
Posted In Health and Welfare Plans
Although we are still awaiting final results of the November 8, 2022, midterm elections, the US House of Representatives appears likely to flip to Republican control, while the US Senate will remain in Democratic hands. Changes from one party to another in Congress, even in just one chamber, can mean big changes in policy progress...
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