Politico November 22, 2024
WASHINGTON WATCH
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decisions as HHS secretary could have major implications for the health sector’s future.
If the Senate confirms him, that is.
But industry leaders, analysts and lobbyists are still not sure what to expect from Kennedy regarding the policy issues most important to them.
That point, made to Daniel by industry representatives in recent weeks, is cemented in a new report from policy consulting firm Capstone:
— Capstone analysts predict Kennedy will be confirmed and assigned a 90 percent probability to that outcome.
— But his impact on hot policy issues like Medicare Advantage, pharmacy benefit manager reform and new payment models is uncertain, the report concluded.
Kennedy hasn’t taken a public position on those...
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