title: Back on the center stage. Republicans' losses in Congress cause speculation among industry insiders on changes in lawmakers' healthcare agendas.
abstract: Democrats are returning to power in Congress, wielding an agenda with a strong healthcare theme. While opinions vary about how successful the new majority party on Capitol Hill will be, observers expect big changes. "I believe that providers are hopeful that the new Congress will make our nation's health and our healthcare system a priority," says Bill Robertson, left, CEO at Adventist Healthcare System.
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: DoBias
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lubell
mesh_terms: D005544:Forecasting; D019981:Health Care Sector / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends*; D006292:Health Priorities; D011057:Politics; D011639:Public Opinion; D014481:United States