Washington Update from NAHU September 25, 2020

Fast Facts

§  Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died last week, leaving behind a rich legacy that inspired millions. Her passing leaves some important questions to be answered: Will the Senate fill the vacancy prior to the election, and what impact will her passing have on the ACA? §  The Trump Administration unveiled its “America First Health Plan” with two executive orders on pre-existing conditions and surprise billing, respectively, along with an FDA final rule that clears the way for states to import prescription drugs from Canada. §  The House Energy & Commerce committee and Senate Health, Education & Labor committee each held hearings on the ACA and the federal response to coronavirus, respectively. §  Did you miss Thursday’s Running Your Business webinar hosted by Steve Odgen, Sales Manager at AgencyBloc? Learn what neuromarketing is and how to use it to craft your sales message to tap into the decision-making part of the brain. Watch it here. §  NAHU’s new podcast, the President’s Perspective hosted by NAHU President Dane Rianhard, is now on iTunes,Stitcher, and Spotify. Subscribe on your preferred platform today! If you use iTunes, make sure to rate us 5 stars. §  Do you follow HUPAC on social media? Follow HUPAC today on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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