President Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to fill Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s vacated seat. Kavanaugh, who has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit since 2006, will now have to be confirmed by the Senate. Kavanaugh’s appointment is proving to be contentious for a few key reasons. Specific to health care, if confirmed, he could significantly influence future rulings on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), abortion, Medicaid work requirements, and employer coverage of contraceptives. Learn how his previous rulings could impact the future of health care…

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• Judge Blocks Kentucky Medicaid Waiver
• Change is Coming to the 340B Program
• CMS Proposes New Model for Medicare Advantage
• Hearing Recap: The Cost of Care in America
• A Look at The Federal Register