Affordable Care Act

One of President Donald Trump’s major campaign talking points was that he and the Republican-controlled Congress would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Despite a major Republican election victory, that task may still be easier said than done. In a research note, Height...

Republican legislators have long resisted the Affordable Care Act and fought for its repeal, but this week, the Trump Administration and House Republicans seemed to initiate a retreat. CSR Payment Concerns In May 2016, the party won a lawsuit blocking the Obama Administration from issuing “...

We are closing in on Donald Trump's elevation to the highest office in the country, and a range of emotions runs through the minds of different stakeholders as Trump has threatened large-scale policy overhauls. One of policies that Trump is taking potshots at is Patient Protection and Affordable...

Citing the uncertainty surrounding President-elect Donald Trump's healthcare ground rules, Jefferies said it is a select buyer of managed healthcare organizations, heading into 2017. The firm noted that MCOs are pricing in the possible Medicare upside. Humana: Risk/Reward Attractive Analyst...

On Monday, Bernstein upgraded Centene Corp (NYSE: CNC) as it downgraded shares of Aetna Inc (NYSE: AET). The paired actions come on heels of the U.S. presidential elections, with the firm suggesting that repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") is likely to be Trump's primary...

Donald Trump’s victory and the “Republican sweep of Congress” could have a significantly greater impact on equity values than the initial share price moves, Credit Suisse’s Scott Fidel said in a report. He added that the outlook for the Diversified MCO [Managed Care...

Aetna Inc (NYSE: AET), one of the largest healthcare benefits companies, provided an update on the company's 2017 participation in the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. In a press release issued Monday evening, Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini said the company decided to reduce its individual...

Private health insurance doesn't mean the holder will spend less on healthcare. In actuality, the holder is helping employers keep their health care spending down. From 2009 to 2013 the amount people with private insurance paying out of pocket for hospital visits grew by 37 percent, Bloomberg...

In this space on Monday, we highlighted one of the most ridiculous election year myths pertaining to exchange-traded funds. The myth being: A victory by Democrat Hillary Clinton would be a boon for alternative energy ETFs. As was noted, the current bull market performances of alternative energy...

President Barack Obama's sweeping healthcare reform was praised by many who said that organizing an exchange that allows insurance access to everyone in the country was a major step forward for the US. However, with two years under its belt, the Affordable Care Act is still presenting problems for...

The Affordable Care Act has faced a tough road since its inception in 2010. Republicans have vehemently opposed the bill ever since President Barack Obama proposed it and over time the argument against the new system has continued. Now, insurers are beginning to push back against the healthcare...

Scott Fidel of Credit Suisse initiated coverage of U.S. Managed Care and Healthcare Facilities on Wednesday with a Neutral sector rating. Fidel noted that fundamentals and politics will create a more uncertain trading environment next year after nearly two years of "unbridled investor...

The holiday season tends to make December feel like it's gone by in an instant, so many traders are already starting to gear up for the New Year. Since the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting has the potential to upset markets in the coming week, many have already begun to craft their wish-...