Economy and macroUpdated 11h ago

New Democrats put health-industry practices on the affordability agenda

Newly elected Democrats from deeply Republican states are pushing the party to look beyond insurance coverage and at how health-care companies operate. James Talarico backs breaking up large health-care companies and stopping hospitals and insurers from overcharging patients; Annie Andrews has proposed limiting insurers’ profits per enrollee and banning hospitals owned by private-equity firms. Separately, a House health-care working group has proposed caps on excessive hospital prices. Powerful industry groups are preparing to push back, arguing that some proposals could threaten patient care and access in some communities.

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