Senate Republicans’ HSA Plan Can’t Replace the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits ArticleDecember 9, 2025 Senate Republicans’ HSA Plan Can’t Replace the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits The Senate Republican response to the looming expiration of the ACA’s enhanced tax credits is a patchwork of policies that will shift costs onto patients and weaken insurance markets. Dec 9, 2025 Natasha Murphy, Topher Spiro, Brian Keyser
It’s Past Time for Congress To Extend Financial Relief as New COVID-19 Cases Spike ArticleDecember 1, 2020 It’s Past Time for Congress To Extend Financial Relief as New COVID-19 Cases Spike With COVID-19 vaccines in sight, it is more important than ever that Congress address upcoming expiration dates from crucial CARES Act provisions. Dec 1, 2020 Lily Roberts, Topher Spiro, Maura Calsyn, 1 More Ryan Collins
Trump raved about his COVID treatment, but hardly anyone can get it. We need a better plan. In the NewsOctober 29, 2020 Trump raved about his COVID treatment, but hardly anyone can get it. We need a better plan. Topher Spiro writes about why the monoclonal antibody treatment will not be widely available to those with COVID-19. Oct 29, 2020 USA Today Topher Spiro
A New Strategy To Contain the Coronavirus ArticleAugust 6, 2020 A New Strategy To Contain the Coronavirus Premature reopening of indoor dining and bars in other U.S. regions has been followed by spread of the virus. Aug 6, 2020 Emily Gee, Aly Shakoor, Maura Calsyn, 2 More Nicole Rapfogel, Topher Spiro
What the government must do to successfully administer a covid-19 vaccine In the NewsJuly 31, 2020 What the government must do to successfully administer a covid-19 vaccine Ezekiel Emanuel and Topher Spiro explain how the United States can overcome the four major hurdles to successfully administering a COVID-19 vaccine. Jul 31, 2020 The Washington Post Ezekiel Emanuel, Topher Spiro
A Comprehensive COVID-19 Vaccine Plan ReportJuly 28, 2020 A Comprehensive COVID-19 Vaccine Plan A successful COVID-19 vaccination program requires an unprecedented government effort, with tens of thousands of lives, millions of livelihoods, and a normal way of life at stake. Jul 28, 2020 Topher Spiro, Zeke Emanuel
Emergency Health Coverage for the Unemployed and Uninsured in Response to the Pandemic and Economic Crisis ArticleJune 22, 2020 Emergency Health Coverage for the Unemployed and Uninsured in Response to the Pandemic and Economic Crisis To guarantee immediate coverage for all of the unemployed, Congress should pass legislation to rapidly enroll them in Medicaid. Jun 22, 2020 Topher Spiro
Thresholds States Must Meet To Control Coronavirus Spread and Safely Reopen ArticleMay 4, 2020 Thresholds States Must Meet To Control Coronavirus Spread and Safely Reopen No state currently meets evidence-based thresholds for both incidence and testing. May 4, 2020 Topher Spiro, Emily Gee
A National and State Plan To End the Coronavirus Crisis ArticleApril 3, 2020 A National and State Plan To End the Coronavirus Crisis A coherent, evidence-based plan is needed to reopen the economy without sparking a second wave of infections. Apr 3, 2020 Zeke Emanuel, Neera Tanden, Topher Spiro, 5 More Adam Conner, Kevin DeGood, Erin Simpson, Nicole Rapfogel, Maura Calsyn
Get aggressive, governors and mayors. Show that the buck and coronavirus stop with you. In the NewsMarch 19, 2020 Get aggressive, governors and mayors. Show that the buck and coronavirus stop with you. Zeke Emanuel and Topher Spiro explain that in the face of poor federal leadership, state and local action is necessary to manage the coronavirus pandemic. Mar 19, 2020 USA Today Zeke Emanuel, Topher Spiro
State and Local Governments Must Take Much More Aggressive Action Immediately To Slow Spread of the Coronavirus ArticleMarch 14, 2020 State and Local Governments Must Take Much More Aggressive Action Immediately To Slow Spread of the Coronavirus To help flatten the curve of COVID-19, states and local governments must take the threat seriously by implementing extensive closures and bans immediately. Mar 14, 2020 Zeke Emanuel, Topher Spiro, Maura Calsyn, 3 More Thomas Waldrop, Nicole Rapfogel, Jerry Parshall
The Simple Solution To Lower Drug Prices for All Americans ArticleJune 21, 2019 The Simple Solution To Lower Drug Prices for All Americans Congress must deliver legislation that meets the scale of the problem. Jun 21, 2019 Topher Spiro
Excess Administrative Costs Burden the U.S. Health Care System ReportApril 8, 2019 Excess Administrative Costs Burden the U.S. Health Care System Reforms to cut waste in health care financing would save billions of dollars annually. Apr 8, 2019 Emily Gee, Topher Spiro
Donald Trump knows nothing about Medicare, health care or Democrats: Talker In the NewsOctober 10, 2018 Donald Trump knows nothing about Medicare, health care or Democrats: Talker Author Topher Spiro explains why President Donald Trump's critique of "Medicare for All" is flawed. Oct 10, 2018 USA Today Topher Spiro
Graham-Cassidy 2.0 ReportJune 19, 2018 Graham-Cassidy 2.0 The new plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act would have the same devastating results as earlier bills. Jun 19, 2018 Topher Spiro
Donald Trump and Republicans are Botching Health Care. We Need Medicare for Anyone. In the NewsApril 3, 2018 Donald Trump and Republicans are Botching Health Care. We Need Medicare for Anyone. Author Topher Spiro discusses the need for "Medicare for anyone"—a path of greater expansion and security for the health care system—rather than retrenchment. Apr 3, 2018 USA Today Topher Spiro
The bipartisan way to strengthen health care In the NewsJuly 18, 2017 The bipartisan way to strengthen health care Authors Neera Tanden and Topher Spiro detail proposed legislation that would improve the Affordable Care Act and help make affordable health insurance a reality for every American. Jul 18, 2017 The Washington Post Neera Tanden, Topher Spiro
Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Premiums and Stabilize Insurance Markets ArticleJune 29, 2017 Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Premiums and Stabilize Insurance Markets Legislation that focuses on strengthening the individual market—not on slashing Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for the rich—would stabilize the market and lower premiums immediately. Jun 29, 2017 Neera Tanden, Topher Spiro
Senate Repeal Bill Will Increase Average Costs for Exchange Enrollees by $2,294 ArticleJune 27, 2017 Senate Repeal Bill Will Increase Average Costs for Exchange Enrollees by $2,294 The BCRA would significantly raise total health care costs for the average marketplace enrollee, especially for those who are older or low income. Jun 27, 2017 Topher Spiro, Emily Gee, Thomas Huelskoetter
The Emerging Senate Repeal Bill Eviscerates Protections for Millions in Employer Plans Nationwide ArticleJune 15, 2017 The Emerging Senate Repeal Bill Eviscerates Protections for Millions in Employer Plans Nationwide The Senate ACA repeal bill's proposed cut in essential health benefits would be catastrophic for people who are sick or have a pre-existing condition and need prescription drugs, treatment for opioid addiction, or other services that could be excluded. Jun 15, 2017 Topher Spiro, Emily Gee
How the Senate health-care bill will drop people with preexisting conditions In the NewsJune 14, 2017 How the Senate health-care bill will drop people with preexisting conditions Author Topher Spiro outlines ways in which the Senate GOP health care bill would cause low-income folks, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions to lose coverage. Jun 14, 2017 The Washington Post Topher Spiro
The Upton Amendment to the ACA Repeal Bill Will Have Almost No Effect ArticleMay 3, 2017 The Upton Amendment to the ACA Repeal Bill Will Have Almost No Effect A deal with moderate House Republicans would provide subsidies for just 76,000 more people with pre-existing conditions. May 3, 2017 Emily Gee, Topher Spiro
President Trump says he wants a bipartisan deal on health care. Here’s one. In the NewsApril 3, 2017 President Trump says he wants a bipartisan deal on health care. Here’s one. Topher Spiro and Emily Gee explain how a bipartisan health care deal is possible by extracting two aspects of Republican health care proposal. Apr 3, 2017 The Washington Post Topher Spiro, Emily Gee
The Impact of the House ACA Repeal Bill on Enrollees’ Costs ReportMarch 16, 2017 The Impact of the House ACA Repeal Bill on Enrollees’ Costs Cost increases would escalate rapidly over time and vary significantly by state. Mar 16, 2017 Topher Spiro, Emily Gee
Analysis: GOP plan to cost Obamacare enrollees $1,542 more a year In the NewsMarch 7, 2017 Analysis: GOP plan to cost Obamacare enrollees $1,542 more a year David Cutler, John Bertko, Topher Spiro, and Emily Gee explain how the GOP health care place increased overall costs and the risks of a financially devastating event. Mar 7, 2017 Vox John Bertko, Topher Spiro, Emily Gee
We won’t know what’s in the Republican health-care repeal plan until they pass it In the NewsMarch 3, 2017 We won’t know what’s in the Republican health-care repeal plan until they pass it Topher Spiro writes about congressional Republicans' secret Affordable Care Act repeal plan. Mar 3, 2017 The Washington Post Topher Spiro
Republicans are tweaking their ACA replacement proposals. The new plans will still hurt enrollees. In the NewsMarch 3, 2017 Republicans are tweaking their ACA replacement proposals. The new plans will still hurt enrollees. David Cutler, John Bertko, Topher Spiro, and Emily Gee explain how Republicans' tweaks to their health care proposals will still hurt enrollees compared with the Affordable Care Act. Mar 3, 2017 Vox John Bertko, Topher Spiro, Emily Gee
Why the Emerging Bill to Repeal the Affordable Care Act Will Fail ArticleFebruary 23, 2017 Why the Emerging Bill to Repeal the Affordable Care Act Will Fail The math does not add up, leading to massive cuts to Medicaid, broad tax increases on the middle class, and much lower tax credits for health insurance. Feb 23, 2017 Topher Spiro, Harry Stein
For the Insurance Lobby, Old Habits Are Hard to Break ArticleFebruary 15, 2017 For the Insurance Lobby, Old Habits Are Hard to Break Despite millions of Americans fearing the loss of their coverage if congressional Republicans repeal the Affordable Care Act, the insurance lobby is working in secret with opponents of the law to turn back the clock on reform by cutting benefits and kicking the most vulnerable consumers off their plans. Feb 15, 2017 Maura Calsyn, Kellan Baker, Topher Spiro
Cassidy-Collins ACA ‘Replacement’ Plan Forces States to Choose from 3 Bad Options ArticleJanuary 26, 2017 Cassidy-Collins ACA ‘Replacement’ Plan Forces States to Choose from 3 Bad Options Contrary to how the Cassidy-Collins proposal has been portrayed, the bill is no compromise; most people would see less comprehensive coverage and fewer financial protections. Jan 26, 2017 Topher Spiro, Maura Calsyn, Thomas Huelskoetter
Real people rely on Obamacare In the NewsDecember 15, 2016 Real people rely on Obamacare Policymakers should listen to real people's voices before plunging into repealing or replacing the Affordable Care Act. Dec 15, 2016 USA Today Topher Spiro
Republican ACA Repeal Bill Would Unravel the Market Even Before It Goes into Effect ReportNovember 16, 2016 Republican ACA Repeal Bill Would Unravel the Market Even Before It Goes into Effect Even with a delayed effective date for repeal of the Affordable Care Act, a smooth transition to a replacement plan is impossible. Nov 16, 2016 Topher Spiro, Thomas Huelskoetter
The ACA isn’t in a ‘death spiral’ — it’s undergoing a correction In the NewsNovember 7, 2016 The ACA isn’t in a ‘death spiral’ — it’s undergoing a correction Topher Spiro discusses why repealing the ACA would leave 20 million American in a lurch. Nov 7, 2016 The Washington Post Topher Spiro
Negotiation Plus: A Framework for Value-Based Drug Pricing Negotiation ReportSeptember 26, 2016 Negotiation Plus: A Framework for Value-Based Drug Pricing Negotiation CAP’s drug pricing framework would empower Medicare and private payers to negotiate effectively for drug prices, backed by binding arbitration. Sep 26, 2016 Topher Spiro, Maura Calsyn, Thomas Huelskoetter
The Affordable Care Act is not in crisis — but it could be better In the NewsAugust 22, 2016 The Affordable Care Act is not in crisis — but it could be better Zeke Emanuel and Topher Spiro discuss if the Affordable Care Act’s insurance exchanges are sustainable. Aug 22, 2016 The Washington Post Zeke Emanuel, Topher Spiro
Healthcare mega-mergers drive income inequality. They must stop In the NewsJuly 25, 2016 Healthcare mega-mergers drive income inequality. They must stop Topher Spiro discusses why the U.S. Department of Justice's most recent action comes at a critical moment for the health care system and antitrust policy. Jul 25, 2016 The Guardian Topher Spiro