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Sen. Warren calls out insurers on accountability

Senator Elizabeth Warren threw down the gauntlet to insurers in a speech on Thursday: they need new rules to hold them accountable to Americans health care needs.

By Marlene Y. Satter | Updated on January 26, 2018
Warren’s proposal would compel private insurers to comply with stricter cost and quality guidelines so that they achieve parity with Medicare and Medicaid. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, threw down the gauntlet to health insurers in a speech on Thursday: they need new rules to hold them accountable to Americans’ health care needs.

The Huffington Post reports that Warren’s speech ticked off three ways she sees as doing that. First, rein them in from transferring costs to consumers; second, compel private insurers to offer plans that are as affordable as Medicare and Medicaid; and third, “call their bluff” if they fail to comply with the first two.

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