The Keckley Report

In 63 days, Americans will know the composition of the 119th Congress and the new occupants of the White House and 11 Governor’s mansions. We’ll learn results of referenda in…

This year, 316 million Americans (92.3% of the population) have health insurance: 61 million are covered by Medicare, 79 million by Medicaid/CHIP and 164 million through employment-based coverage. By 2032,…

As Democrats gather in Chicago and Epic users convene in Verona WI this week, the future of the healthcare system will be on the agenda for both gatherings, but with…

Arguably, three trade groups have emerged at the center of healthcare system transformation efforts in the U.S.: the American Hospital Association (AHA), America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and the Pharmaceutical…

As state hospital association leaders assemble in Big Sky, Montana this week, the environment for hospital-friendly legislation is threatening at best: The public’s trust in hospitals has eroded. Hospital financial…

The Blame and Shame Game spikes in election cycles as candidates pit themselves against their opponents. Healthcare plays its own version: last week is indicative: Monday, the Federal Trade Commission…

Over the weekend, President Biden called it quits and Democrats seemingly coalesced around Vice President Harris as the Party’s candidate for the White House. While speculation about her running mate…

This weekend, the American Hospital Association kicks-off its annual Leadership Summit in San Diego. Its agenda is organized around 8 themes: Transforming Care Delivery and Payment, Patient Centricity Through Digital…

Congress returns from its July 4 break today and its focus will be on the President: will he resign or tough it out through the election in 120 days. But…

In 126 days, U.S. voters will settle Campaign 2024 choosing the winners for 435 House seats, 34 Senate seats, 13 Governors and the White House. When final votes are counted,…