Katie Hayes, MJ

Behind the Bill

When Recess Isn’t a Break: What NLRB v Canning Means for HHS

11/20/2024

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) moves through the Senate, there’s growing discussion about whether a recess appointment could be used to bypass confirmation challenges. The Supreme Court’s...

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s...

11/20/2024

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Behind the Bill

To the Letter of the Law: Health Agencies in a Textualist Era

11/13/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

In 2015, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan famously declared "we're all textualists now" during a lecture at Harvard Law School.1 The statement reflected a growing consensus that legal interpretation should focus primarily on the plain...

In 2015, Supreme Court Justice...

11/13/2024

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Behind the Bill

The Battle for the House: The Last Piece of the Political Puzzle

11/06/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

With Donald Trump securing the presidency and Republicans taking control of the Senate, all eyes are now on the House of Representatives—the final undetermined piece of federal power. Control of the House remains too close to call, with over...

With Donald Trump securing the...

11/06/2024

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Behind the Bill

The Supreme Court’s Latest Election Plot Twist

10/30/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

Two major election-related cases landed at the Supreme Court on Monday—Republican National Committee v Genser (Pennsylvania) and Beals v Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights. With just 6 days until the November 5th election, these cases...

Two major election-related cases...

10/30/2024

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Behind the Bill

Unpredictable Polls and Uncharted Policies in the 2024 Elections

10/23/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

With the 2024 elections just 13 days away, everyone has one question: What happens next? The stakes are particularly high for health policy, but there’s a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the predictions—especially when it comes to polling...

With the 2024 elections just 13...

10/23/2024

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Behind the Bill

We’re Done Talking About Medicare for All Now, Right?

10/16/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

As we approach the final stretch of the 2024 election, Medicare for All is once again part of the health care conversation. But here’s the reality: even some of its previous champions, like Vice President Kamala Harris, have moved on. Harris...

As we approach the final stretch...

10/16/2024

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Behind the Bill

VP Debate Leaves Health Care Questions Unanswered

10/09/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

VP debate sidestepped key health care reforms like prescription drug prices, systemic reforms, and affordability.

VP debate sidestepped key health...

10/09/2024

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Behind the Bill

Everything You Didn't (Want to) Know About the Filibuster

10/02/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

Navigating the murky waters of Senate procedures, including the filibuster, is crucial for understanding why health care reform proposals struggle to become reality in the US.

Navigating the murky waters of...

10/02/2024

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Behind the Bill

The Shaky Ground of Copay Accumulator Programs

09/18/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

The aftermath of legal challenges and state legislation continues to reshape the landscape of copay accumulator programs, forcing payers and manufacturers to adapt their strategies.

The aftermath of legal...

09/18/2024

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Behind the Bill

Streamlining Biosimilars: FDA's Draft Guidance Signals Big Changes (Part 2)

09/04/2024

Katie Hayes , MJ;

This is a continuation of our Behind the Bill on the FDA’s new guidance for biosimilar interchangeability.

This is a continuation of our...

09/04/2024

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