Offering states flexibility to increase market stability and affordable choices

Offering states flexibility to increase market stability and affordable choices Providing opportunity through Section 1332 State Innovation Waivers March 13, 2017 Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with the Department of the Treasury, suggested ways to help foster healthcare innovation by giving states greater flexibility. "States need the flexibility to develop innovative healthcare models that will improve patient access to care, increase affordability and choices offered, lower premiums, and improve market stability," said Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D. "Today's letter highlights State Innovation Waivers as opportunities for states to modify existing laws or create something entirely new to meet the unique needs of their communities." Read more about today's announcement.  All HHS News Releases are available in the HHS Newsroom.  --   This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services · 200 Independence Avenue SW · Washington DC 20201 · 1-877-696-6775