Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Trump Could Still Put Stamp On Medicare, Medicaid In Final Days
The Trump administration on Monday signed off Medicaid managed-care changes, but it could wrap up a few more loose ends before President-elect Joe Biden takes office in January. Here's a look at six of the top prospects. (Brady, 11/9)
Meanwhile, the pandemic continues to loom over the White House —
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson and David Bossie, an outside White House adviser, have both tested positive for Covid-19, becoming the latest figures in President Donald Trump's orbit to contract the virus. Bossie, a longtime Trump ally who was tapped to lead the effort to contest the presidential election, tested positive Sunday, according to a person familiar with the situation. Bossie did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. (O'Donnell, 11/9)
At least three top Trump administration or campaign officials have tested positive for COVID-19 after attending an election night watch party in the White House East Room. ... Ben Carson, the secretary for housing and urban development, tested positive, a department spokesperson confirmed Monday, as did David Bossie, who was recently tasked with overseeing the campaign’s legal challenges contesting the election’s outcome. The event had been under scrutiny since another attendee, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, contracted the virus, which has now killed more than 238,000 people in the U.S. alone. (Colvin, 11/10)
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Monday that he has no intention of leaving his current role." This is an important job. I've been doing it now for a very long time. I've been doing it under six presidents," Fauci told CNN's Wolf Blitzer. "It's an important job and my goal is to serve the American public no matter what the administration is." (Manfredi, 11/9)
