Since July, when repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) stalled, healthcare reform has been somewhat overshadowed by events such as natural disasters and concerns about national security. Now, with insurers due to announce rates for the coming year, Congress is working on a bill to stabilize the individual insurance market. We can’t predict those rates, but we can reflect on emerging trends in healthcare payment and delivery of care.
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