Health reform happening
Finally, after months of political wrangling, the House passed the healthcare bill approved by the Senate on Christmas Eve. The 219-212 vote last night sent the bill to President Obama. After the vote, the House also adopted a package of changes to it, which were agreed to in negotiations among House and Senate Democrats the White House, the NT Times explains, which now goes to the Senate for action this week.
Finally, after months of political wrangling, the House passed the healthcare bill approved by the Senate on Christmas Eve. The 219-212 vote last night sent the bill to President Obama. After the vote, the House also adopted a package of changes to it, which were agreed to in negotiations among House and Senate Democrats the White House, the NY Times explains, which now goes to the Senate for action this week.
The bill requires most Americans to have health insurance, adds 16 million people to Medicaid, subsidizes coverage to low- to middle-income people, and sets up an insurance exchange.
So eventually, an estimated 32 million more Americans will have health insurance, which means you could be seeing more patients in your office. Are you ready for that? Check out our recent story about how to prep your practice for reform’s new patients.
The Role of Third-Party Financing in the Health and Wellness Payment Landscape
April 17th 2025"How patients access and seek out health and wellness care continues to evolve amid growing costs and a changing healthcare landscape – and communication around payment options continues to impact how patients select their provider. In this whitepaper, Synchrony shares new data on the vital role alternative payment options have on patient decisions, and how providers can strengthen their financial offerings. Learning Objectives: • Learn the current trends impacting the ability of in-house financing plans to meet patient demands. • Understand patients’ financing preferences and how it directly impacts behaviors when pursuing care and choosing a provider. • Discover how third-party financing can support practices to meet patients’ needs, help relieve administrative burdens, and stay competitive within an ever-evolving healthcare industry. "
