Friday, May 9, 2014

Burwell Pledges To Work With Senators On ACA Issues Going Forward

Burwell Pledges To Work With Senators On ACA Issues Going Forward-insidehealthpolicy: HHS Secretary-nominee Sylvia Mathews Burwell on Thursday (May 8) refused to commit to Senate health committee Republicans that she would allow non-ACA compliant policies to be renewed in perpetuity, but the current Office of Management and Budget Director did say she would work with senators on a number of Affordable Care Act issues. The nominee made the comment during a relatively tame confirmation hearing, which took place as the Senate Finance Committee continues the vetting process.