James E. Mathews, PhD

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025, clearly will have profound effects on the nation’s healthcare system. But how much the legislation will affect Medicare remains to be seen. Its proponents can legitimately assert that, consistent with the President’s stated…

As the Medicare program approaches beneficiary age, it is worth taking stock of current and near-term events in Washington that will have potentially profound implications for the program’s future. In particular, it is important to acknowledge CMS’s pivotal role as the agent of the positive changes in ensuring Medicare’s continual service to the elderly and…